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Student Success brings alum, motivational expert Boyd to MTSU March 19

Mar 11, 2025 at 09:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Shawn Boyd, a Middle Tennessee State University alumnus with a gift for helping people discover practical tools to achieve academic and personal go.... Read More

MTSU Honors the Persian/Kurdish/Afghan New Year’s Day - Nowruz

Mar 11, 2025 at 12:16 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is honoring the Persian/Kurdish/Afghan New Year’s Day, Nowruz, in a special celebration set to take place M.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU’s Dr. Larry Burriss Reports that Behind the Red Carpet, It’s the Money that Makes the Awards Shows Go, Go, Go

Mar 06, 2025 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today’s media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss, a professor of journalism in the College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU, focused on television awards sho.... Read More

Massaro appointed to prestigious College Football Playoff Selection Committee

Mar 04, 2025 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee Director of Athletics Chris Massaro has been appointed to the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee by the CF.... Read More

This Friday and Saturday: Bull Riding, Chuck Wagon Races & More at CFRC Rodeo 2025

Feb 27, 2025 at 02:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — This Friday and Saturday (Feb. 28 and March 1),  a variety of events including bull riding, chuck wagon races and clowns will be part of the u.... Read More

The Drug Wars in Colombia: An American History - A Lecture at MTSU

Feb 27, 2025 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of History is set to host historian and journalist Lina Britto, who will present her March 5 g.... Read More

MTSU Alum Brian Chumney Earns Oscar Nod for ‘The Wild Robot

Feb 26, 2025 at 01:02 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Brian Chumney, a 1998 audio production graduate, has been nominated for an Oscar for his technical work o.... Read More

Discovery Center Appoints New VP to Enhance Learning Initiatives

Feb 26, 2025 at 12:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring has appointed Bobbie Jo Meredith as its new Vice President of Learning. In this role, Meredith will oversee the.... Read More

Media Commentary on Misunderstood Moments: The Iwo Jima Flag Raising Controversy

Feb 25, 2025 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

Media Commentary: February 23rd marked the 80th anniversary of the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. The famous photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal shows the.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: The Illusion of Fame: Reality vs. Perception

Feb 18, 2025 at 09:12 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In this media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss focuses on the nature of fame and the role of media in shaping perceptions of public figures like entertainers, athlete.... Read More

Heaven’s Gate and Beyond: Understanding UFO Religions at MTSU

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:12 pm by WGNS News

Nearly 28 years ago, police discovered 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult had participated in a suicide in a San Diego suburb. Cult leaders preached that suicide would.... Read More

Biology Teachers Role: Do Religious Students Embrace Evolution When Choice Is Presented?

Feb 13, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University biology researcher M. Elizabeth Barnes has collaborated on a study aimed at improving evolution education in.... Read More

46% of households on verge of instability!

Feb 08, 2025 at 06:51 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, the United Way of South Central Tennessee, and the Human Development and Family Science Progra.... Read More

ALICE in Rutherford County: Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Working Families

Feb 04, 2025 at 04:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN  - The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, the United Way of South Central Tennessee, the Human Development and Fa.... Read More

No Sleep, All Code: MTSU Students Push Limits at 10th Annual HackMT

Feb 04, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While most of the teams in the 10th annual Middle Tennessee State University Computer Science Department HackMT experienced successful comp.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More
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Sign of Spring: 52nd Annual MTSU Baseball Groundhog Day Luncheon

Jan 31, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - It’s a celebrated early sign of spring for the Middle Tennessee State University community: the annual Groundhog Day luncheon in support of Blue Raider Ba.... Read More

Nashville State, MTSU Expand Transfer Paths for Associate Degree grads In Aerospace, Cybersecurity Management

Jan 28, 2025 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Leaders from Middle Tennessee State University and Nashville State Community College signed two agreements Tuesday, Jan. 28, that create seamless p.... Read More

MTSU Equestrian, Horse Judging, Stock Horse Teams’ Successful Fall Seasons Build Toward Spring Events

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It was quite an impressive fall season for the Middle Tennessee State University equestrian, horse judging and stock horse teams. The equestrian t.... Read More

Innovative Store Concept Earns MTSU Student Recognition in Global Design Contest

Jan 17, 2025 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University interior architecture major Annalise Phillips of Nolensville earned top honors at the 29th annual Planning and Vi.... Read More