MTSU Goldwater, Fulbright Recipient Explores Research Initiatives

MTSU Goldwater, Fulbright Recipient Explores Research Initiatives

Yaseen Ginnab entered Middle Tennessee State University two years ago, planning to study biology and psychology. He never even considered research. Two years later, thanks to a freshman-year nudge by biology professor Frank Bailey, the now-rising senior is totally into research — a true match for MTSU’s elevated status as a Carnegie R2 (high research…

MTSU Resumes, Expands Bonnaroo Partnership in 2022

MTSU Resumes, Expands Bonnaroo Partnership in 2022

Middle Tennessee State University not only resumed its pandemic-paused partnership this year with the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, it expanded efforts to provide additional learning experiences for its students seeking real-world experience at the iconic entertainment venue. Students from MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment will provide video and streaming services for acts performing…

First Data Science B.S. Degree Graduates Praise Faculty Support, Prospects

First Data Science B.S. Degree Graduates Praise Faculty Support, Prospects

Data has always fascinated recent Middle Tennessee State University graduate Musa Touray, so his interest was piqued when he saw that MTSU started offering data science concentrations a few years ago. The university then transitioned to data science being offered as a full undergraduate degree program not long after, a perfect fit for Touray —…

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Board of Trustees Approves Flat Tuition, Fees for Upcoming Academic Year

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to keep tuition and program services fees flat for the coming academic year this fall. The board unanimously approved the administration’s recommendation for a 0% increase in undergraduate tuition and program services fees, as well as a 0% increase in graduate and out-of-state tuition. Trustee…

DaVonte Lewis

MTSU Recent Grads Advance to Competitive, Top-Tier Graduate Programs

MTSU’s Undergraduate Research Center and Undergraduate Research Experience and Creative Activity grant offer students the opportunity to conduct hands-on and impactful research that has helped several recent graduates earn top-tier further education and career experience placements. Greg Van Patten, dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, said getting involved in undergraduate research puts…

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mark Musselman

Marine Veteran Leaves ‘Comfort Zone’ for Perfect Landing of MTSU Degree

Mark Musselman graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in May with a 4.0 GPA to earn his bachelor’s degree in professional studies. He says he did it for his kids to show them that you can “rebound” from anything if you work hard enough — even if you’re doing it at 41 years old. “I…

Daniels Center and Nashville Superspeedway Team Up to Honor Veterans

Daniels Center and Nashville Superspeedway Team Up to Honor Veterans

Nashville Superspeedway and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Middle Tennessee State University announced a partnership Thursday to support mutual efforts to honor active-duty troops and assist student veterans as they seek educational and employment opportunities. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Erik Moses, Nashville Superspeedway’s president and general manager,…

Shining Physics Scholar Lewis Joins Recent MTSU Alumni Pursuing Research at Johns Hopkins

Shining Physics Scholar Lewis Joins Recent MTSU Alumni Pursuing Research at Johns Hopkins

There’s quite a growing trend of Middle Tennessee State University graduates pursuing graduate degrees at prestigious Johns Hopkins University. Add DaVonte Lewis to the list. Lewis, who graduated May 7 from MTSU with a bachelor’s degree in physics, will attend Johns Hopkins, a private school based in Baltimore, Maryland, with campuses also in Laurel, Maryland,…

MTSU Stock Horse Riders Earn Two National Championship Team Titles

MTSU Stock Horse Riders Earn Two National Championship Team Titles

As evidenced by two national championships during the same week, riders for Middle Tennessee State University’s stock horse team definitely enjoy competing in Texas. Competing late in the semester at the American Stock Horse Association Collegiate and National Show in Sweetwater, Texas — and for the first time in Division 1 — MTSU defeated Texas…

MTSU Grad Studies Offers Special $2 Application Fee

MTSU Grad Studies Offers Special $2 Application Fee

To commemorate MTSU’s recent elevation to “R2 high research activity” by Carnegie Classification, the College of Graduate Studies is offering a limited time, reduced $2 application fee for domestic students applying for the fall 2022 semester. “We wanted to celebrate both our new R2 status and assist those who might be hesitant to start their…