MTSU Unity Celebration 2021

MTSU seeks unsung hero nominations for 2021 virtual ‘Unity Celebration’

Middle Tennessee State University is again seeking nominations from the community for the “unsung heroes” honored annually as part of its Black History Month observance, though the 2021 event will be held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. The 25th annual Unity Luncheon will instead be a virtual “Unity Celebration” as MTSU continues following health…

MTSU agritourism ‘Harvest Handbags’ project brings joy, agriculture to 80 Campus School students

MTSU agritourism ‘Harvest Handbags’ project brings joy, agriculture to 80 Campus School students

It was hard to judge who had the most fun — a group of MTSU agritourism students who prepared agriculture-related “Harvest Handbags” or the 80 Homer Pittard Campus School first graders and teachers who received the autumn ag bags full of goodies. The 13 college students couldn’t plan for the annual holiday visit with Santa…

CBAS Dean Bud Fischer

MTSU deans’ ‘Academic Spotlights’ air this week for prospective students

Deans and representatives from eight of MTSU’s colleges will share about the quality programs they offer to prospective students in this week’s “Academic Spotlight,” which will air this week on True Blue TV and the MTSU YouTube channel. With the Tuesday, Dec. 1, deadline fast approaching to apply to be considered for guaranteed scholarships, host…

MTSU, Grand Prix agreement

MTSU, Music City Grand Prix sign agreement

Officials from MTSU and the new Music City Grand Prix signed a partnership Monday, Nov. 9, allowing the university’s acclaimed concrete program and its students to create special environmentally conscious mixes for barriers and pit row for the August 2021 open-wheel race in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. University Provost Mark Byrnes and Music City Grand Prix…

MTSU Salute to Veterans Game

Salute to Veterans and Armed Services Nov. 7 game

As part of Middle Tennessee State University’s recognition of Veterans Day, the 39th annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Services game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Floyd Stadium. The game between the MT Blue Raiders (2-5 overall, 2-3 in Conference USA) and Charlotte 49ers (2-3, 2-1), will be broadcast on…

MTSU, 118th Wing MOU

MTSU, Tennessee Air National Guard to partner on unmanned aircraft research

Leaders with Middle Tennessee State University and the 118th Wing of the Tennessee Army National Guard signed an agreement Tuesday, Nov. 3, to collaborate in several areas, notably in research of unmanned aircraft systems operations and computer science. The memorandum of understanding signed by MTSU Provost Mark Byrnes, Tennessee Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes…

MTSU Winter Session

MTSU Priority Registration runs from Nov. 2-13 for Winter Session, Spring Term

Current MTSU students will soon have an opportunity to get their choice of classes during Priority Registration for the upcoming spring 2021 academic term and new Winter Session at MTSU. Priority Registration will begin Monday, Nov. 2, and run through Friday, Nov. 13. Students can access the MTSU Registration Guide for more information about the…

MTSU College of Education

MTSU College of Education named among top teacher prep programs nationally

Middle Tennessee State University’s in-the-field training offered through its undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been ranked among the nation’s best by the National Council on Teacher Quality. MTSU’s clinical practice program stands out as among only 33 traditional elementary programs out of more than the 1,100 evaluated to earn an “A” grade in the…

MTSU launches Quest 2025 to expand, extend student success

MTSU launches Quest 2025 to expand, extend student success

Middle Tennessee State University renewed Wednesday its nationally acclaimed efforts to retain and graduate its students, unveiling an ambitious set of new goals and initiatives for the university over the next five years. President Sidney A. McPhee and Provost Mark Byrnes said the plan, called Quest 2025, expands MTSU’s campus support efforts from the original…