Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU Trustees Move Forward on New Graduate Degrees in Health Care and Film

Dec 04, 2025 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee Board of Trustees took initial actions Wednesday, Dec. 3, to create new graduate degree programs in Health Care Admini.... Read More

Blue Raiders Top Hilltoppers in Annual Blood Battle

Nov 22, 2025 at 06:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — The spirited rivalry between Middle Tennessee State University and Western Kentucky University once again took on lifesaving significance as MTSU emer.... Read More

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MTSU Honored Local Heroes this Past Saturday at 43rd Annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces Game

Nov 11, 2025 at 03:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In honor of Veterans Day today, Middle Tennessee State University recognized hundreds of veterans, active-duty personnel and thei.... Read More

MTSU's 43rd Annual Salute to Veterans is this Saturday

Nov 06, 2025 at 01:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Excitement is building at Middle Tennessee State University as the campus prepares for the 43rd annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces game. For Don Wit.... Read More

Mental Health Emergency on N. Baird Ln. Drew Swift Action from Murfreesboro and Campus Officers

Nov 05, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shortly before 1:00 o'clock Wednesday (11/5/2025) afternoon, Murfreesboro Police along with MTSU Police responded to a mental health emergency on North Bair.... Read More

State Historical Commission--Preserving the Past, Investing in the Future

Nov 01, 2025 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced over $1.1 million in federal grant funding to help preserve historic and archaeological sites across the stat.... Read More

Preparations Underway for 43rd Annual MTSU Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces Game

Oct 29, 2025 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the 43rd annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces Game approaches, preparations are in full swing for the special ceremonies and services that.... Read More

Honoring Our Heroes: MTSU’s Salute to Veterans Game on WGNS RoundTable

Oct 29, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

Today on the WGNS RoundTable, host Chip Walters welcomes Don Witherspoon, organizer of MTSU’s annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces Football Game, and Hillary Mil.... 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

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Students Step Into Struggle: MTSU’s Poverty Simulation Builds Empathy and Awareness

Oct 27, 2025 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

Summary (Full Article Below): At Middle Tennessee State University, students and staff in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences took part in a poverty simulation.... Read More

Bleed Blue, Jazz Vibes, and True Blue Pride – Inside MTSU’s Fall Highlights

Oct 20, 2025 at 09:12 am by Producer

🎧 Podcast Description: In this three-part episode of The Action Line with host Bryan Barrett, we shine a spotlight on some of Middle Tennessee’s biggest community and ca.... Read More

MTSU’s Oct. 29 FIRE lecture focuses on ‘Sifting through the Ashes’ of major U.S. wildfires

Oct 17, 2025 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Forensic Institute for Research and Education will host forensic expert Eric Bartelink at its upcoming Wi.... Read More

Former Blue Raider Coach Randy Wiel Remembered for Lasting Impact on MTSU Basketball

Oct 15, 2025 at 04:25 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Randy Wiel (pronounced wheel), the head coach of the Middle Tennessee men's basketball program from 1996-2002, passed away on Tuesday (.... Read More

Civil Rights Attorney Wesley Clark to Speak at MTSU on Landmark Juvenile Justice Reforms

Oct 15, 2025 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will host political science alumnus and nationally recognized civil rights attorney Wesley Clark, whose work is.... Read More

From Deepfakes to the No FAKES Act: RIAA's Glazier Breaks Down AI’s Impact on Music

Oct 13, 2025 at 01:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, or RIAA, visited Middle Tennessee State University recent.... Read More

MTSU Fires Employee Over Social Media Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Death

Sep 11, 2025 at 01:11 pm by WGNS

WGNS is continuing to follow the news of Charlie Kirk being assassinated and CBS News now has more information... Below are two of the photos released by the FBI of the.... Read More

MTSU Reports 2.2% Enrollment Increase, Trustees Approve Leadership and Expansion Plans

Sep 09, 2025 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Three new members of Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees attended their first quarterly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, where tru.... Read More

PODCAST - MTSU Alumni Unite with Class of 1975: Homecoming 2025 Preview

Aug 24, 2025 at 01:48 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker welcomes Beth Dye, assistant director of the MTSU Alumni Relations Office, to talk about MTSU Homec.... Read More

Demos’ Restaurant Opens New Location on MTSU Campus

Aug 13, 2025 at 05:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Demos’ Restaurant will celebrate the grand opening of its new location on the first floor of Middle Tennessee State University’s.... Read More

From MTSU Football to Recording Studio, Audio Student Records Debut Track

Aug 07, 2025 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A chance meeting at a Blue Raider football game last fall led an international audio production student to record a song wi.... Read More