As a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Middle Tennessee State University is among 19 member institutions selected to execute a comprehensive multiyear initiative designed to help institutions close equity gaps for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income students. The AASCU, a Washington, D.C.-based higher education association of nearly 400 public colleges,…
MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee highlighted not only the quality of the university’s academic offerings and facilities at the Nashville True Blue Tour event, but the Blue Raider spirit — putting people first. “The most important part is the people, our caring faculty and staff and the emphasis we place on making sure students have…
When the MTSU College of Education committee that partners with local school districts brainstormed with Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools on ways to give back and support the teachers who help mentor the college’s future educators, they decided on a very public, party-styled thank you. After months of planning and preparation, about 70 local…
MTSU students, alumni and Blue Raider fans are preparing for mid-October homecoming festivities. The Student Government Association and Alumni Association are collaborating with a number of special events, all around the theme of “MTSU Winner’s Circle.” Homecoming-related events will be held the week of Oct. 10-16, with the primary activities occurring Friday, Oct. 14, and…
Walter Tarver is ready to make an impact at Middle Tennessee State University. As the newest associate vice provost of Student Success, he is in the perfect position to do just that, assuming an integral role in supporting the university’s efforts to ensure entering students stay on track to earning their degrees. Tarver’s first time…
The recent Tennessee Girls in STEM math and science conference at MTSU has become a next-generation tradition for at least one Midstate family — all because a loving grandmother knows the value of education. MTSU alumna LaShanda Moore of Antioch, Tennessee, saw her daughter, Heaven Moore, attend the Expanding Your Horizons in math and science…
Murfreesboro Police Department Recruitment Sgt. Jason Higgins and Engagement Coordinator Sgt. Amy Denton got an opportunity to talk with many MTSU students at a Career Fair held on campus Thursday. MPD has currently has opening for recruit officers & lateral transfers. Click here for more info.
An MTSU School of Agriculture and Collegiate FFA annual event bringing 555 high school students to campus has expanded to include multiple university departments — and everyone’s noticing a trend of more young women attending the event with an underlying goal: recruiting future Blue Raiders. MTSU ag faculty and students, along with various campus partners,…
Future Murfreesboro homeowners Arionna “Ari” Robinson and Eduardo “Eddie” Alcocer watched as dozens of volunteers — including about 15 Middle Tennessee State University students — started the process of building their new house. On a picture-perfect fall day in the Student Union Commons, Robinson, an MTSU alumnus, and Alcocer joined volunteers — many with years…
As MTSU’s Fall 2022 semester hits its stride, a diversity of members of the Blue Raider community again produced a special video recitation of the True Blue Pledge to spotlight the university’s values. In what has become a cherished Blue Raider tradition, a True Blue group of Middle Tennessee State University students, faculty, staff and…