Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU Football Season Opener, Game Day Guide & Salute to Veterans Preview

Sep 02, 2026 at 10:25 am

MTSU Athletics is gearing up for an unforgettable home opener at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium as Blue Raider football returns with big game-day upgrades, fan experiences, and a.... Read More

Leadership Change in Rutherford County, Extreme Heat & MTSU’s $2M Quantum AI Grant | Sept. 1, 2026

Sep 01, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr concludes his four-year term, highlighting balanced budgets.... Read More

MTSU Lands $2M Federal Grant for Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Research

Aug 31, 2026 at 05:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University secured a $2 million federal grant from the National Science Foundation to train graduate students in quantum sc.... Read More

MTSU Basketball Preview: Coach Nick McDevitt on NIL, Roster Changes, & 2024-25 Season Strategy

Aug 31, 2026 at 10:24 am

Navigating the modern college basketball landscape requires constant adaptation, and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nick McDevitt.... Read More

MTSU's Dolly Parton Tribute, School Weather Safety, LPR Privacy Debate & Texas Wildfire Response | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU honors country music legend Dolly Parton with a commemorative jersey patch for the Blue Ra.... Read More

MTSU Media Dean Remembers Dolly Parton Legacy in Special Interview

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Reaction continues to pour in following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton as fans across Middle Tennessee and the world honor her m.... Read More

MTSU Class of 2030 Welcomed at Murphy Center Convocation

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University kicked off its 116th academic year on Saturday (August 22nd) inside Murphy Center, formally welcoming incoming f.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Turns to Mega-Batteries and Quantum Research to Tackle Rising Power Costs

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is preparing to launch a large-scale battery storage initiative designed to help stabilize the local pow.... Read More

Dolly Parton Remembered, Diesel Prices Climb & License Plate Reader Rules Debated | Aug. 26, 2026

Aug 26, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Diesel prices climb across Tennessee to an average of $5.33 per gallon, while regular unlead.... Read More

MTSU Actuarial Science Earns Global Recognition and Expands Student Pathways

Aug 25, 2026 at 05:19 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University's Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its global reputation while expanding career opportunities for loca.... Read More

MTSU Expands Aerospace Partnership With The Bahamas To Build Aviation Career Pipeline

Aug 19, 2026 at 06:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is deepening its aviation ties with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to create a steady pipeline of future aerosp.... Read More

MTSU Athletics Director Chris Massaro on CFP Selection, Build Blue & CUSA Football

Aug 19, 2026 at 10:28 am

Middle Tennessee State Athletics Director Chris Massaro joins Chip Walters to break down the rapidly evolving state of college athletics, from local facility upgrades to nat.... Read More

MTSU Police Chief Edwin Kaup Highlights Campus Safety and the Excitement of a New Fall Semester

Aug 19, 2026 at 12:37 am

PODCAST - In this interview of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Middle Tennessee State University Police Chief Edwin "Ed" Kaup to discuss the s.... Read More

Rutherford County Athletics Director Greg Wyant Receives TSSAA Service Award

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:49 pm

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools Athletics Director Greg Wyant has been selected as a TSSAA Distinguished Service Award recipient for the 2026-27 academic y.... Read More

MTSU Kirksey Old Main Reopens Following Extensive Upgrades

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday (August 18th) to celebrate the grand reopening of Kirksey Old Main following.... Read More

Trust but Verify: Dr. Larry Burriss Examines the Real-World Danger of Online Misinformation

Aug 17, 2026 at 08:14 pm

COMMENTARY - MTSU Professor Dr. Larry Burriss says the internet can make bad information look convincing - and when misinformation crosses into international affairs, the.... Read More

MTSU Students Explore China in Summer Study Abroad Experience

Aug 15, 2026 at 08:43 pm

HANGZHOU, China (WGNS) - Seven Middle Tennessee State University students spent more than two weeks in China this summer, moving beyond the traditional classroom to gain first.... Read More

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Can Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws Help Us Control Artificial Intelligence?

Aug 11, 2026 at 12:55 am

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Artificial intelligence continues to raise difficult questions about control, responsibility and what happens when rapidly advancing technology begins o.... Read More

692 Blue Raiders Celebrate Summer Graduation at Murphy Center

Aug 08, 2026 at 02:30 pm

(MTSU photo by J. Intintoli) MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s summer commencement ceremony filled Murphy Center with cheers, applause,.... Read More

MTSU Veterans Stole Ceremony Honors Summer Graduates

Aug 07, 2026 at 06:00 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Student and faculty veterans gathered at the Miller Education Center on Bell Street on Thursday (August 6th) for the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Vet.... Read More