New and returning MTSU student veterans and their families are welcome to attend a “newcomers briefing” hosted by the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center. The event, which is free and catered by Aramark Dining Services, will be held starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Tom H. Jackson Building’s…
Middle Tennessee State University has named Mark Clark executive director for development, a position responsible for leading fundraising efforts for the university. A West Tennessee native who most recently worked at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Clark supervises the university’s constituent-based development officers in his new role, each serving an academic college, as well as…
Outstanding high school chemistry students from across the region and beyond participated in the recent Middle Tennessee State University Department of Chemistry Scholarship Tournament. Held in the Science Building in early November, the competition recognized 25 outstanding chemistry students from 12 schools in Rutherford and surrounding counties, and an out-of-state entry from Norcross, Georgia. Incentives…
MTSU Ph.D. student Nicole Gammons stimulates her mind with data-driven research as part of the Molecular Biosciences doctoral program, but her passion is collaborating, coordinating and mentoring young women in science, technology, engineering and math. “By providing resources and opportunities to pursue STEM education for young women, I am building a strong foundation for networking…
As a graduate student in the Master of Arts in International Affairs program, Esra Biala brings a special perspective to the Blue Raider campus. “I am from Tripoli, which is the capital of Libya,” Biala said. “Libya is located in North Africa, and I am an indigenous group of people there called Amazigh, and we…
Middle Tennessee State University’s latest “Housing Tennessee” report shows a mixed bag of leading economic indicators, with home prices continuing their rise overall but declining numbers of single-family and total building permits along with drops in home closings may indicate a tightening economy across the Volunteer State. The MTSU Business and Economic Research Center’s statewide…
A major international gathering of educators interested in the psychology of mathematics education came to Nashville, Tennessee, attracting nearly 600 people in-person and virtually — and sponsored by Middle Tennessee State University. The 44th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education included 17 MTSU students…
Middle Tennessee State University was among a select group of institutions recognized for excellence by the National Panhellenic Conference, the largest advocacy and support organization for the women’s sorority experience. Headquartered near Indianapolis, the conference earlier this fall announced the recipients of the 2021-22 College Panhellenic Association Awards to recognize their accomplishments in Panhellenic operations…
Following a solid year in 2022 that included an outstanding fall workshop, the Middle Tennessee State University International Ginseng Institute continues to grow as it heads to a new year that, hopefully, features increased participation by MTSU students. “We anticipate working with more students who are interested in plant conservation and herbal medicines,” said Iris…
Zach Shafer wants to be a professional pilot one day. He is considering Middle Tennessee State University’s highly regarded Aerospace Department and two other southern aviation programs to help complete his dream. This fall, as a Blackman High School senior, Shafer was one of more than 50 Blackman Collegiate Academy students working on research projects….