MTSU survey: Tennessee consumer outlook hits another all-time low

MTSU survey: Tennessee consumer outlook hits another all-time low

Outlook among Tennessee consumers has “declined considerably” since last December amid inflation worries and rising gas prices, according to the latest statewide survey by Middle Tennessee State University. The Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index registered a score of -198, down significantly from -93 in December and besting the previous all-time low -106 in September, reports the…

MTSU Forensic Science partners with state agencies to host refresher for 100 TN drug recognition experts

MTSU Forensic Science partners with state agencies to host refresher for 100 TN drug recognition experts

A first of its kind workshop for drug recognition experts brought 100 police officers and forensic toxicologists from agencies across the state to MTSU recently — with plans to make these trainings annual events. MTSU Forensic Science teamed with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Tennessee Highway Safety Office for the two-day session to refresh…

Predators, MTSU Daniels Center partnership thrives – to the benefit of student veterans

Predators, MTSU Daniels Center partnership thrives – to the benefit of student veterans

The MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center took center stage — or center ice, if you will — during the Nashville Predators Military Appreciation Night Tuesday, March 8. Joined by retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Keith M. Huber and Hilary Miller, Daniels Center director, 50 student veterans attended the NHL game…

Spring Tennis Clinic hosted by MTSU Tennis

Spring Tennis Clinic hosted by MTSU Tennis

Murfreesboro City Schools in partnership with MTSU Blue Raider Tennis is offering a FREE Tennis Clinic for beginners and intermediate students Grades 1st – 6th on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at MTSU. Registration: 4:00 p.m. Clinic Time: 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. Location: MTSU, Granville “Buck” Bouldin Tennis Center Advanced registration is required. Parents/Guardians must be…

MTSU aerospace students’ paper planes take flight in Red Bull event

MTSU aerospace students’ paper planes take flight in Red Bull event

They came in a variety of shapes, handmade from the original size — an 8½ x 11-inch piece of white copy paper. They were tossed about the Donald McDonald Hangar at MTSU’s Flight Operations Center at Murfreesboro Airport Thursday, March 3, by mostly Aerospace Department students. Some of these flying pieces of paper did loops;…

MTSU offers new public safety concentration geared toward working professionals

MTSU offers new public safety concentration geared toward working professionals

A new degree program in MTSU’s University College will allow more adults and public servants to earn their bachelor’s degrees. Starting with the fall 2022 semester, students will be able to choose the new public safety concentration as part of the Integrated Studies major. The degree program can be completed online and is specifically designed…

From MTSU student to the Director of Rutherford County Health Department and winner of United States of America Mrs 2022

From MTSU student to the Director of Rutherford County Health Department and winner of United States of America Mrs 2022

LaShan Dixon began working at the Rutherford County Health Department in the Fall of 2008 as a TENNderCare Outreach Representative. An MTSU alumna, LaShan saw the position as a way to advocate for underserved individuals and communities. Her passion was obvious to those around her and after only three years she was offered the position…

MTSU to host ‘finish your degree’ Q & A session at chamber

MTSU to host ‘finish your degree’ Q & A session at chamber

Adults looking to return to college to finish their degree or considering attending college for the first time will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by MTSU representatives next month at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. As a part of the university’s Finish Now event series, representatives from MTSU’s University College will…

Middle Tennessee State University Police Officer Katelynn Erskine

MTSU Officer Erskine first female defensive tactics instructor at department

MTSU Officer Katelynn Erksine knows female officers like herself play a vital role in the world of law enforcement. “I think it’s important to recognize that females can do just as good of a job in this profession as males can,” Erskine said. “We can offer a different perspective to certain issues. Victims can feel…