Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU’s Marie Patterson Enters PA Hall of Fame, Bringing Her Story Full Circle

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Marie Patterson’s journey to becoming one of Tennessee’s most influential voices in physician assistant education started long before s.... Read More

Matt Insell Named Next Head Coach for MTSU Lady Raiders

Mar 24, 2026 at 06:21 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Middle Tennessee State University has announced a clear path for the future of its women's basketball program, naming Matt Insell as the suc.... Read More

MTSU Honors Soil Science Professor with Prestigious Teaching Award

Mar 22, 2026 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University associate professor of soil science Samuel Haruna has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Jo.... 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

From Duck Races to a New Home for the CAC, Kristin Demos Takes On the Challenge

Mar 12, 2026 at 12:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Kristin Demos never expected to be known as the “Queen of the Quackers,” but the nickname stuck after she spent seven years chairing a.... Read More

MTSU Foundation & Fundraising: Building the Future of Middle Tennessee State University

Mar 11, 2026 at 10:28 am by Producer

Every gift, no matter the size, transforms the landscape of higher education and the community it serves. Mark Clark, Executive Director of Development at Middle Tennessee S.... Read More

Blue Raider Fans Head to Huntsville for C-USA Championship Week

Mar 09, 2026 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Go Blue Raiders! MTSU fans are getting ready to rumble courtside as the Conference USA Championships head to Huntsville. The CUSA Basketbal.... Read More

MTSU Tennis Growth, the Adams Tennis Complex, and the Farm and Forge Impact

Mar 09, 2026 at 10:10 am by Producer

Middle Tennessee State University Men’s Tennis is redefining what it means to be a "mid-major" powerhouse in the collegiate sports landscape. Head Coach Jimmy Borendam.... 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

Hybrid Enrollment Grows at MTSU as Online Course Demand Rises

Feb 19, 2026 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is reaching new heights in digital education, reporting record-breaking growth for its online programs as o.... Read More

The Day the Brackets Broke: Inside the Greatest Upset in Blue Raider History

Feb 18, 2026 at 10:09 am by Producer

The ball never touched the floor. Ten years after the historic defeat of #2 seed Michigan State, legendary coach Kermit Davis returns to talk with Chip Walters to deconstruc.... Read More

MTSU Theatre Students Take Top Honors at 2026 Southeast Regional Festival

Feb 17, 2026 at 06:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University theatre students earned multiple awards and finalist honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival.... Read More

MTSU’s Jazz Ensemble Brings Big Band Brilliance to Campus Feb. 19--FREE!

Feb 09, 2026 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s premier student big band, Jazz Ensemble I, is tuning up for a night of classic swing, modern charts, and.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

MTSU Alumni Get a Free Lunchtime Webinar—Just Hours Away—on the Future: The Quantum Shift

Feb 03, 2026 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is rolling out another alumni perk tomorrow, and this one sounds like it came straight from a sci‑fi script. The.... Read More

Rutherford County Talent on the Global Stage as MTSU Students Experience Grammy Week in LA

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

LOS ANGELES — A group of Middle Tennessee State University students found themselves in the global spotlight this week, stepping onto the red carpet in Los Angeles as pa.... Read More

MTSU Shifts to Remote Operations Monday and Tuesday as Deep Freeze Sets In

Jan 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee State University is joining the long list of institutions adjusting to the brutal winter weather gripping Rutherford County..... Read More

Four MFRD Firefighters Recognized for Life-Saving Residential Fire Rescue

Jan 19, 2026 at 07:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department were formally recognized Saturday for their heroic actions during a residential fire.... Read More

Yokai Parade Brings Japanese Folklore to MTSU 2:00PM Next Thursday

Jan 17, 2026 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Japanese folklore is taking center stage at Middle Tennessee State University as the Department of Art and Design prepares to open “Yoka.... Read More

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First Lady “Liz” McPhee: A Final Ride Through the City She Loved

Jan 14, 2026 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro paused this week to honor a woman whose generosity, warmth, and steady presence shaped the lives of students, educators, and families.... Read More