Sidney McPhee

End of an Era: Legendary MT Coach Rick Insell Announces Retirement

Mar 19, 2026 at 12:41 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A titan of Middle Tennessee athletics is preparing to call it a career. Rick Insell, the Hall of Fame tactician who transformed the Lady Rai.... Read More

MTSU President Sidney McPhee to Step Down, Library Book Move Sparks Debate & Tennessee Crash Data Alarms | Mar. 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee announces he will step down.... Read More

MTSU President Sidney McPhee Announces Retirement After 25 Years

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

Key Points Tenure Conclusion: Dr. Sidney A. McPhee will step down as the 10th president of MTSU in December 2026 after leading the university for more than 25 yea.... Read More

MTSU Economic Impact: President Sidney McPhee on Engineering, AI, and Higher Ed Growth

Feb 26, 2026 at 10:26 am by Producer

This episode of the WGNS Roundtable dives into the powerful local impact and future-forward vision of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Host Dr. Bill Kraus sits down.... Read More

MTSU First Lady Liz McPhee Passes Away

Jan 08, 2026 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Elizabeth “Liz” McPhee, the longtime First Lady of Middle Tennessee State University and wife of President Sidney A. McPhee, passed aw.... Read More

MTSU’s Build Blue Campaign Expands with Murphy Center Upgrades and New Lightning Zone District

Oct 29, 2025 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has launched the next major phase of its Build Blue Campaign by forming the Lightning Zone Committee, a.... Read More

MTSU Board Clears Way for Possible Naming of New Student-Athlete Center

May 28, 2025 at 10:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees, in a special meeting Tuesday, May 27, approved a procedure that coul.... Read More

MTSU to Celebrate Nearly 1,600 Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is preparing to celebrate its newest alumni when almost 1,600 new graduates receive their degrees Saturday, Dec..... Read More