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The Cope Administration Building holds offices for top MTSU administration like the president, provost and many others. (Photo by Eliza Laugherty)

Conservative legal group files discrimination complaint against MTSU

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter May 8, 2025
MTSU became one of dozens of schools targeted by the Equal Protection Project on Thursday for its DEI initiatives.
MT One Stop's table for financial Literacy Month in the Student Union on March 2, 2025.

MTSU Department of Economics celebrates Financial Literacy Month with games, speakers, $10,000 in scholarships

Hannah Carley, Reporter April 4, 2025
April is Financial Literacy Month, and MTSU's Department of Economics has planned several events across campus over the next two weeks.
MTSU's entrance after a snowfall in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Feb. 19, 2025.

Religious Studies professor visits MTSU to discuss UFO religions

Maia O’Brien, Reporter March 2, 2025
A professor from Lake Forest College spoke at MTSU about UFO religions like Heaven's Gate.
In the Middle Tennessee State University Science Building on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., award-winning researcher and biology assistant professor M. Elizabeth Barnes, left, graduate student Alexa Summersill and doctoral student Rahmi Aini had their findings from a nationwide survey of college biology students regarding conflict-reducing practices in evolution education published by peer-reviewed PLOS One, a science journal from the San Francisco, Calif.-based Public Library of Science, or PLOS. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

MTSU biology professor bridges the divide between science and religion in latest study

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter February 7, 2025
MTSU professor published a study observing how well college students learn about evolution when taught in a conflict-reducing way.
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How do you claim your First Day eBook charged to MTSU billing statement?

Siri Reynolds, Reporter January 29, 2025
Students had automatic eBook fee on MTSU billing statement as part of a First Day program with Barnes & Noble Colleges.
Photo by DeAsia Powell

What is the MTSU CARE Team?

DeAsia Powell, Staff reporter December 3, 2024
The MTSU Campus Action Response and Engagement team works to assess reports of concerning student behavior reported by the campus community and coordinate centralized responses to a variety of situations, including seasonal depression, excessive absence, difficulty adjusting to college life, relationship problems, etc. 
Nadine Strossen in discussion with Dr. Frank Lambert  at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 25, 2024. (Photo by Noah McLane)

First Amendment scholar Nadine Strossen delivers decades of free speech knowledge in MTSU lecture

Shauna Reynolds and Christiana Long September 25, 2024

First Amendment scholar, author and former American Civil Liberties Union president Nadine Strossen visited MTSU Monday for a candid conversation about First Amendment rights.  Nadine Strossen...

Producer Joe Boyd discusses his latest book at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Legendary producer Joe Boyd discusses the roots of rhythm at MTSU lecture

Bailey Brantingham September 21, 2024

Feature photo by Siri Reynolds Story by Siri Reynolds Iconic music producer Joe Boyd gave a talk for MTSU’s Distinguished Lecture Series Thursday about his decades-spanning career and his new...

Middle Tennessee State University professor Chuck Higgins delivers the first Star Party lecture of the semester at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Photo by Lily Wilson.

Eyes on the sky: Friday night “Star Parties” at MTSU

Bailey Brantingham September 9, 2024

Feature photo by Lily Wilson Story by Siri Reynolds and Lily Wilson Despite the cloudy skies on Friday night, Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy professor...

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Pilates, vegetable gardening and magic: Nine unique courses offered at MTSU

Featured Photo by Chris Curtis Story by Taylor Bentley In today’s job market there seems to be no shortage of growing, niche industries that demand unique skill sets and knowledge. In turn, colleges...

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MakerSpace open house grants students opporitunities to utilize creativity and academics

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor September 28, 2023

Featured Photo by Larry Rincon Story by Larry Rincon With over one hundred guest signatures, the Middle Tennessee State University MakerSpace open house provided both students and community members...

Justin Hart shares his career experience with the class. (photos by Lucas Kautzky)

Alumnus Justin Hart visits with MTSU students 

Stephanie Hall April 5, 2023

Featured Photo courtesy of Lucas Kautzky Story by Stephanie Hall Middle Tennesse State University’s Media and Entertainment College has produced many successful alumni that are experts in their...

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