$350K NSF Grant to MTSU, Columbia State will Certify Future Robotics, Automation Technicians

Dec 10, 2024 at 09:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A National Science Foundation grant collaboration between Middle Tennessee State University and Columbia State Community College that will assist t.... 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

From Volunteer to Superintendent: Benjamin Hayes Returns to Stones River

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Benjamin Hayes as the new superintendent for Stones River National Battlefield. Hayes begi.... Read More

Commentary: When Security Feels Like a Sci-Fi Plot, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 03, 2024 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: The evolution of security measures has taken us from simple home hacks, like rubber bands to keep toddlers out of cupboards, to increasingly complex and cumberso.... Read More

MTSU French Professor Earns National Online Teaching Award and $121,000 NEH Grant

Dec 03, 2024 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU professor Joan McRae received two significant honors this semester: a $121,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).... Read More

Chip Walters of the Blue Raider Network Named NSMA Tennessee Sportscaster Finalist

Nov 26, 2024 at 09:25 pm by WGNS

The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) has announced its 2024 Tennessee Sportscaster of the Year finalists, and Murfreesboro's very own Chip Walters of the Blue Raider N.... Read More

MTSU wraps 13-city True Blue Tour with $1M-plus in scholarships awarded to prospective students

Nov 25, 2024 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE and LEBANON, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University wrapped up another successful True Blue Tour with more than $1.18 million in scholarships given out.... Read More

Future Doctors Fast-Track to Success Through MTSU-Meharry Program

Nov 21, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A congenital heart defect detected in middle school inspired Nikhil “Nik” Yelemali of Brentwood to pursue a career as a physician. Howe.... Read More

Thinking about College? Scholarships are available!

Nov 18, 2024 at 09:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Are you thinking about atteding college? If you don't wait around too long, scholarships are now available.  In fact, Middle Tennessee State Unive.... Read More

MTSU Police Hosts Free Four-Week Self-Defense Course Starting Nov. 25

Nov 15, 2024 at 05:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Registration is open for the Middle Tennessee State University Police Department’s upcoming four-week Rape Aggression Defense, or RAD, System.... Read More

MTSU Secures $3 Million NSF Grant to Train Data Science Educators for Rural Schools

Nov 11, 2024 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A cohort of Middle Tennessee State University faculty members were recently awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to recruit.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees to Hold November 12 Committee Meetings

Nov 06, 2024 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Miller Education Center,.... Read More
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Extremely Loud Rutherford County Schools’ Education Day Crowd Makes MTSU Murphy Center Rock

Nov 05, 2024 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Collectively, they were extremely loud for 40 minutes of college basketball regulation time — or nearly two hours counting all the timeouts,.... Read More

MTSU’s School of Music Students to Spread Holiday Joy at Annual ‘Messiah’ Concert Nov. 17

Nov 04, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

MTSU’s School of Music students to spread holiday joy at annual ‘Messiah’ concert Nov. 17   MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State Univers.... Read More

MTSU’s Daniels Center Staff Emphasize Mental Health Resources Following Student Loss

Oct 31, 2024 at 01:42 pm by Danny Osborn

In light of the recent loss of an MTSU student by suicide, staff from MTSU’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center are speaking up about the impo.... Read More

MTSU Star Party Nov. 1 focuses on extra-terrestrial

Oct 31, 2024 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO — The general public interested in star gazing, galaxies and more will provide input into the next Middle Tennessee State University Star Party this.... Read More

MTSU Community Honors Serenity Birdsong in Heartfelt Vigil Following Tragic Loss

Oct 31, 2024 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee State University students, faculty, and staff gathered on Wednesday evening for an emotional vigil honoring the life of Serenity Birdsong, a student who tragi.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU to Reopen Wednesday Following Student Death; Vigil Planned and Campus Resources Extended

Oct 29, 2024 at 06:39 pm by WGNS

Following Monday's tragic death of a student in the library, MTSU will reopen to students and faculty on Wednesday (October 30). However, the James E. Walker Library will.... Read More

UPDATE on the male MTSU student who fell 80-feet into cave

Oct 28, 2024 at 02:51 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Here is an UPDATE on a Friday (10/25/2024) story. WGNS has learned that it was a male MTSU student fell approximately 80-feet into Snail Shell Cave.&n.... Read More

WalletHub Ranks MTSU, Murfreesboro, etc.

Oct 28, 2024 at 08:38 am by WGNS

Miami, FL - WalletHub, a well known research organization, has released its latest rankings for the top 822 colleges and universities in the United States, covering facto.... Read More