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…

For one day, tech-savvy teens turn MTSU gym into robot world

For one day, tech-savvy teens turn MTSU gym into robot world

Talented, tech-savvy and energetic teenagers from around the country descended on MTSU recently for the annual Tennessee FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition. By event’s end, TechNova, a team from Bellevue, Washington, claimed first place and earned the coveted Inspire Award in the competition held in Alumni Memorial Gym and supported by MTSU’s Engineering Technology and…

MTSU, Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts renew partnership

MTSU, Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts renew partnership

Middle Tennessee State University and the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America renewed their partnership that will allow the university to remain a resource for Scouting programs through 2025. The renewal, announced Thursday by the university, was praised as a win-win by officials from both organizations. It allows prospective students from the…