Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU Achieves Level II Arboretum Status, Boosting Campus Sustainability

Apr 29, 2026 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Seated just steps from the lush green canopy of Walnut Grove on campus at Middle Tennessee State University, officials recently welcomed students, staff,.... Read More

MTSU Students are Working to Ensure Local War Heroes Receive the Trip of a Lifetime to Washington D.C., Listen to Today's Podcast for the Full Story

Apr 27, 2026 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Justine Norton, a senior advertising and public relations major; Gabe Soundara, a public rel.... Read More

Blue Raider Athletic Association Launches Major Membership Drive

Apr 21, 2026 at 04:38 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Blue Raider Athletic Association is currently in the middle of a high-energy membership drive designed to bring the community closer to MTSU s.... Read More

From Habitat for Humanity to County Mayor: Randy Allen’s Vision for Rutherford

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:26 am by Producer

Rutherford County faces a pivotal crossroads as rapid growth collides with the urgent need for sustainable affordable housing and modernized infrastructure. Randy Allen, Chi.... Read More
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MTSU Breaks Ground on First New Housing in 25 Years at Former Womack Lane Site

Apr 08, 2026 at 02:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officially turned the dirt Wednesday on a project many on campus have been waiting a generation to see. At the old.... Read More

MTSU Professor Rallies Community Ahead of April 18thRutherford County Heart Walk

Apr 06, 2026 at 04:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The American Heart Association is gearing up for its annual Rutherford County Heart Walk, and Chandra Story, a public health professor at Middle Tenn.... Read More

Healthy Aging Takes Center Stage at MTSU Event on April 17--Register NOW!

Apr 03, 2026 at 03:29 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Registration is officially open for Middle Tennessee State University’s 2026 Positive Aging Conference, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Apr.... Read More

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
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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
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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