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The MTSU obelisk sits on the border of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Six MTSU international student visas revoked, MTSU confirms

Jenene Grover, News editor • April 11, 2025
MTSU officials confirmed six international students had their visas revoked.
University Provost Mark Byrnes spoke to a joint session of the Student Government Association on April 10, 2025, at MTSU.

Four MTSU student visas revoked

Siri Reynolds, Reporter • April 11, 2025
The University Provost told a joint session of the Student Government Association that four MTSU international students had their visas revoked.
MTSU held the LGBT Plus College Conference in the Student Union building, with the final day on April 5, 2025.

Day three of LGBT Plus College Conference: Awards, Lavender Closet and graduation

Victoria Stone, Reporter • April 5, 2025
Day three of the LGBT Plus College Conference on April 5 at MTSU focused on celebration with a graduation and awards ceremony, along with a Lavender Closet experience.
A panel of campus leaders spoke at the LGBT Plus College Conference on April 4, 2025, in the MTSU Student Union.

Day two of LGBT Plus College Conference: Queer Asian Americans, MTSU LGBTQ+ students and a game night

Victoria Stone, Reporter • April 4, 2025
Day two of the LGBT Plus College Conference brought more panelists to attendees, finishing off April 4 with a game night.
The 2025 LGBT Plus College Conference's theme is "All Identities: Driving Change." (Graphic courtesy of MTSU's website)

Day one of LGBT Plus College Conference: Queer safe spaces, films and advocacy

Victoria Stone, Reporter • April 3, 2025
Day one of the LGBT Plus College Conference at MTSU went along successfully; a look ahead at the schedule for April 4.
Rob Fitzpatrick speaks during the Irish Times National Debate Team's turn in their debate against MTSU on March 20, 2025.

MTSU welcomes Irish Times Debate Champions for 10th year of competition

Ariyannah Artis, Contributing writer • March 24, 2025
Irish students came to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on March 20 for an annual competition against MTSU's debate team.
Protestors gather outside of the James Union Building at MTSU on March 21, 2025.

MTSU students protest Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority speaker for Tennessee Drivers Union

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • March 24, 2025
Students protested in front of the James Union Building on March 21 while the president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority spoke at the Forum on Growth and Regional Challenges.
MT OneStop holds the financial aid office in MTSU's Student Services and Admissions Center. (Photo by Taylor Lawson)

MTSU students may experience financial aid changes after Department of Education Executive Order

Taylor Lawson, Contributing writer • March 23, 2025
The Trump Administration's changes to the Department of Education could affect financial aid for MTSU students.
Assistant head coach Matt Insell talking to the team at the Von Braun Center, on March 15, 2025.

Liberty knocks MTSU women’s basketball from Conference USA’s top spot

Jacob Burgess and Brett Walker • March 15, 2025
The Flames defeated the Lady Raiders 53-48, in the CUSA championship game.
Jestin Porter, Camryn Weston and Tre Green during a timeout against Liberty on March 6, 2025

The stage is set: MTSU basketball looks to Conference USA tournament

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • March 8, 2025
MTSU men's and women's basketball wrapped up the regular season on Saturday and are bound for the Conference USA tournament.
The Offices of the Student Government Association on the third floor of the Student Union. Photo by Dylan Aycock

MTSU Student Government Association announces election results

Hannah Carley, Reporter • March 7, 2025
MTSU Student Government Association announced who won the spring elections for the positions of president, vice president and senators.
An MT Dining board depicts dining options around campus.

Is the meal plan at MTSU worth it?

Bailey Lowe, Reporter • March 6, 2025
MTSU meal plans can be expensive, leaving some students to ask if it's worth it.
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