MTSU chemistry scholarship winners

Region’s top high school chemistry students earn awards at MTSU tournament

Many of the brightest young minds in chemistry from high schools across the region participated in the recent MTSU Department of Chemistry Scholarship Tournament. MTSU chemistry officials revived the tournament, which was last held in 2015, and conducted once again in the Science Building. The event was an effort to recognize nearly 30 outstanding chemistry…

MTSU Crowd makes some noise

Thousands of City Schools’ students cheer Lady Raiders to victory

They entered Murphy Center excited to watch the MTSU Lady Raiders play a college basketball game. All of the thousands of Murfreesboro City Schools’ students left happy when the final horn sounded. In between, they danced, wiggled and screamed as the Lady Raiders used a 22-7 fourth-quarter spurt to defeat visiting Georgia State, 69-54, in…

Summit High School student Ally Losey

MTSU showcases entrepreneurship with guest speakers

MTSU students aspiring to be entrepreneurs received a wealth of advice and insights – from the importance of networking to succession plans to following their passions – from an enthusiastic lineup of guest speakers for this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week activities. The Department of Management and the Pam Wright Chair of Entrepreneurship in the MTSU…

MTSU students at CMA awards

MTSU students get up-close view of CMA Awards

Students from Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment went behind-the-scenes at the 52nd Country Music Association Awards earlier this month to learn from the media professionals staging one of the industry’s biggest award telecasts. Robert Gordon, an assistant professor of television production in the Department of Media Arts, said 11 students served…

MTSU Agritourism class Christmas Village Santa

Agritourism class plans Christmas Village at MTSU

MTSU’s agritourism class is preparing for the annual Christmas Village featuring Santa and the MTSU farm animals from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Tennessee Livestock Center’s large arena space. The public is invited to attend the event that features Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, farm animals, MTSU Creamery chocolate milk, crafts, a…

Legendary musician Charlie Daniels to sign copies of new book at MTSU

Legendary musician Charlie Daniels to sign copies of new book at MTSU

Legendary country music artist and MTSU supporter Charlie Daniels will sign copies of his new book, “Let’s All Make the Day Count: The Everyday Wisdom of Charlie Daniels,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Middle Tennessee State University’s Phillips Bookstore, 1768 MTSU Blvd. Released Nov. 6, the inspirational book shares the singer’s…

MTSU Global Entrepreneurship Week

MTSU hosting series of go-getter speakers during upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Week

The Department of Management and the Pam Wright Chair of Entrepreneurship in the MTSU Jones College of Business invites the campus community and the public to hear a series of inspiring speakers during the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Nov. 12-15 event is “an excellent opportunity for anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge and…

MTSU Use of Force Simulation

MTSU students walk in police shoes during use-of-force simulations

With hopes of one day being an investigator with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, MTSU student Ezekiel Hall felt his participation in the recent “use-of-force” simulation event on campus was “an eye-opening experience” about what police officers face every day. “It’s a lot more difficult than people think. … This job takes serious experience and…

MTSU Alumni Winterfest Ice Skating

MTSU Alumni ice skating event at Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Join the MTSU Alumni Association for an afternoon of ice skating at Murfreesboro’s seasonal ice rink at Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway! Tuesday, November 20 4pm – 6pm Fountains at Gateway 1500 Medical Center Parkway Half price tickets for alumni! $8 per adult (regularly $16) $6 per child (ages 4 to 12) (regularly $12) Children…

University Presidents shake hands

Southwest extends MTSU Promise to its students

Middle Tennessee State University signed an agreement Tuesday (Nov. 6) to extend the MTSU Promise to Southwest Tennessee Community College, the third such pathway established for students with associate degrees to move seamlessly to the four-year university. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Southwest President Tracy D. Hall signed the documents at Esplande Memphis in…