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Commentary: When a Symbol Sparks a Fire - Flag Burning and the Constitution

Sep 02, 2025 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - The American flag symbolizes freedom and democracy, values defended by those who sacrificed their lives. Dr. Larry Burriss, an MTSU professor of journalism, exa.... Read More

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Three Generations, One Campus: Demos’ Family Legacy Comes Home to MTSU

Aug 25, 2025 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - MTSU’s Student Union was buzzing with excitement Monday morning as students lined up—literally out the door—for the grand opening of Demos.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor: From Fads to Fashion: Who Really Decides What’s “In”?

Aug 21, 2025 at 01:31 am by WGNS News

Commentary - Trends in fashion often start when a popular person wears something new, and others copy it until the media declares it the latest fad. The problem is, even if yo.... Read More

2025-26 top Blue Raider Alumni Award Honorees

Aug 16, 2025 at 04:03 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s alumni continue to embody their vibrant True Blue spirit long after departing their campus home. The universi.... Read More

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MTSU Honored 722 New Graduates at Summer Commencement

Aug 09, 2025 at 12:17 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University filled Murphy Center with pride and celebration on August 9, as 722 students crossed the stage during the 2025 summer.... Read More

MTSU and H.U.S.T.L.E. Recovery Team Up to Expand Lifesaving Opioid Support Across Tennessee

Aug 09, 2025 at 10:35 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University is stepping up in a big way to help Tennesseans battling opioid addiction. In partnership with H.U.S.T.L.E. Recovery,.... Read More

MTSU to Celebrate Summer Graduates Saturday at Murphy Center

Aug 08, 2025 at 12:32 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University will celebrate 709 students during its summer commencement ceremony Saturday (8/9/2025) at the Murphy Center. Th.... Read More

Veterans Honored with Leadership Awards at MTSU’s Summer Stole Ceremony

Aug 07, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Ross List and Virgil Teter started their military journeys in the 1990s, each in a different branch, but now they’ve found common ground not just.... Read More

Murfreesboro Rallies for MTSU's Recycling Roundup--Aug. 16

Jul 30, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you have used tires, tattered tees, empty toner cartridges and mattresses to toss, Middle Tennessee State University, in partnership with the Te.... Read More

Live from MTSU: Ribbon Cutting for the Student-Athlete Performance Center

Jul 30, 2025 at 10:04 am by Producer

We went live for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Stephen & Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Watch a.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU’s Move to Shelbyville, Opening Skies for Murfreesboro Pilots

Jul 27, 2025 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro is preparing for a major shift in its aviation landscape as Middle Tennessee State University’s Aerospace Department con.... Read More

Rick Insell Named to Conference USA Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Jul 09, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Middle Tennessee women's basketball Head Coach Rick Insell has been selected for induction into the Conference USA (CUSA) Hall of Fame Class.... Read More

Commentary: Real Life Isn’t Always Pretty — And Neither Is the News - by Dr. Larry Burriss, MTSU

Jul 07, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Some of the most talked-about parts of the news today are photographs — especially those that show sad or shocking events, like people crying or images of tr.... Read More

MTSU Elevates Recording Program with Professional-Grade Console, Strengthening Murfreesboro's Creative Reputation

Jun 27, 2025 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment has taken a major step in advancing student training with the installation.... Read More

MTSU to Unveil New Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center July 30

Jun 23, 2025 at 08:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Middle Tennessee State University will officially open the doors to the new Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center.... Read More

REMINDER: Murfreesboro to Host Lively Juneteenth Celebration at Bradley Academy

Jun 16, 2025 at 05:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation invites the community to a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and unity at its annual Juneteenth event on S.... Read More

MTSU | CEO/Worker Pay Gap, Stormwater Program & Career Development Center

Jun 16, 2025 at 09:04 am by Producer

SEGMENT ONE – 8:15 a.m. GUEST: Dr. Greg Nagel, professor in the MTSU Department of Economic and Finance TOPIC: Nagel’s decades of research into the CEO-w.... Read More

A Week That Wove Us Together: Middle Tennessee’s Trials, Triumphs, and the Spirit That Endures

Jun 14, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - In a world that often rushes by, it's the unexpected that binds us. This week, it was not fanfare or fireworks—but the wide eyes of a zebra.... Read More

Mark Your Calendars: Two Free MTSU Events Offer Fun, Education, and Outdoor Adventure

Jun 11, 2025 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you’re looking for engaging and educational weekend plans, Middle Tennessee State University has two lively events coming up on back-to-back S.... Read More

MTSU Wins National Recognition for Archaeology Awareness Poster

Jun 03, 2025 at 06:49 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University has once again secured national recognition for its contributions to archaeology awareness. Representing Tennessee, M.... Read More