Middle Tennessee State University

Commentary: The Sedition Act and the Enduring Danger of Restricting a Free Press

Jul 14, 2026 at 09:45 am

COMMENTARY - This week marks the anniversary of a pivotal moment in the history of press freedom, when Congress passed the Sedition Act of 1798 and made certain criticism of t.... Read More

Van West Wraps Up 30 Years at MTSU With a Book Straight from Tennessee’s Roots

Jul 11, 2026 at 10:32 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Just weeks before wrapping up a remarkable 30‑year tenure as director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, h.... Read More

MTSU Board Sets Special Meeting Tuesday Re: Presidential Search

Jul 08, 2026 at 11:36 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting this Tuesday at 1 p.m., gathering electronically to take sever.... Read More

Rick and Deb Insell on the 2026 Pat Summitt Award and Girls Basketball Legacy

Jul 08, 2026 at 10:07 am by WGNS

Rick and Deb Insell sit down with Chip Walters for a deeply personal look at a historic, Hall of Fame coaching career that culminated in the 2026 Pat Summitt Lifetime Achiev.... Read More

Tennessee Rolls Out Workforce Pell, Expanding Access to Fast‑Track Job Training

Jul 04, 2026 at 04:27 pm

NASHVILE, TN (WGNS) - Tennessee is adding a major new tool to its workforce toolbox. On Friday, July 1, 2026, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission — working with th.... Read More

From Historic Halls to New Housing: MTSU Campus Continues Major Transformations

Jul 02, 2026 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee State University continues to experience a wave of trans-formative growth, completely redefining what campus life loo.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss Looks at Banned Books and the Freedom to Read

Jul 01, 2026 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: As Independence Day weekend approaches, MTSU journalism professor Dr. Larry Burriss is taking a closer look at freedom of thought, public debate, and the continuin.... Read More

MTSU Announces Campus Closures For Independence Day Weekend

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is preparing for the Independence Day national holiday by closing its campus for a long weekend. The closure aff.... Read More

Media Commentary: Hidden Messages, Secret Codes, and the Stories We Think We See

Jun 22, 2026 at 10:31 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - From secret messages in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Gold Bug” to the mysterious Voynich Manuscript and unsolved CIA codes, hidden meanings have long.... Read More

Semiquincentennial Celebrations: MTSU Experts Discuss Murfreesboro's Revolutionary War Exhibit

Jun 15, 2026 at 01:00 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On the WGNS Action Line, our featured guests include Middle Tennessee State University Professor of Political Science Dean, Dr. John Vile, along with Dr. Amy Saywar.... Read More

Tennessee Immigration Law Lawsuit, National Donut Day & TSSAA Proposals | June 5, 2026

Jun 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, June 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A newly filed federal class action lawsuit challenges a Tennessee immigration law set to take effe.... Read More

MTSU Women Gain Second Chance at Full Tuition as Scholarship Deadline Extends

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nontraditional female students at Middle Tennessee State University have more time to secure a free year of college. The June S. Anderson Foundati.... Read More

Hundreds of Students Begin College Journey Through MTSU’s New to Blue Program

Jun 04, 2026 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University is welcoming hundreds of incoming freshmen and transfer students through its 2026 “New to Blue” orientation.... Read More

MTSU Expands Rural Healthcare Career Pipeline with New State Grant

May 26, 2026 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

WGNS Radio Summary: Middle Tennessee State University has received a $225,000 state grant aimed at improving healthcare access in rural Tennessee while creating new.... Read More

MTSU Renews Partnership With Middle Tennessee Scouts Council

May 21, 2026 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America, reaffirming a coll.... Read More

A Legacy of Media Excellence: MTSU Alumni and Dean Beverly Keel Celebrate the Monumental Impact of Dr. Ed Kimbrell

May 21, 2026 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

Click PLAY Above to Hear Today's Podcast: Welcome to an upbeat and heartwarming episode of The Roundtable on WGNS with host Chip Walters, celebrating the incredible life and l.... Read More

Dr. Larry Burriss Commentary: The Media’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

May 19, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Sixty-five years after the Freedom Riders challenged segregation in the Deep South, their story still serves as a reminder of the vital role journalism plays in ex.... Read More

MTSU Graduates Over 2,500 New Alumni at Murphy Center

May 09, 2026 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University graduates received words of wisdom from a diverse group of leaders during three spring commencement ceremonies.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Department Joins National Study to Accelerate Criminal Investigations

May 06, 2026 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS Podcast) - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Jeff Keaton o.... Read More

STUDY | Local Business Leaders Optimistic Despite Housing And Labor Hurdles

May 06, 2026 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local business leaders are feeling optimistic as we head into the middle of 2026. MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center just teamed u.... Read More