Photo gallery: MTSU spring graduation 2026

Ephraim Rodenbach, Co-sports editor • May 9, 2026

Check out the best moments from MTSU's 115th commencement ceremonies.

Sidelines 100: McPhee earns faculty, staff approval

Sidelines staff, Sidelines archives • March 19, 2026

You’re reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper...

McPhee to step down as MTSU president

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter • March 17, 2026

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee announced his plan to step down as president in December.

Photo gallery: MTSU Aerospace breaks ground at new home in Shelbyville

Noah McLane, Editor in chief • December 3, 2025

Check out the best shots from MTSU's groundbreaking ceremony at the Shelbyville Municipal Airport on Wednesday.

The ex-assistant dean’s lawsuit, explained

Noah McLane, Editor in chief • November 9, 2025

Our reporters combed through the 114-point lawsuit former assistant dean, Laura Sosh-Lightsy filed against MTSU's Sidney A. McPhee and Danny Kelley — see what we learned.

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee responds to pressing questions from SGA

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter • November 8, 2025

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee answers SGA's burning questions.

Live updates: MTSU campus reacts to firing of assistant dean

Sidelines Staff • September 11, 2025

Campus leaders respond to the firing of the assistant dean of students.

Update: McPhee explains firing of MTSU assistant dean

Noah McLane, Editor in chief • September 11, 2025

MTSU president Sidney A. McPhee released a second statement regarding the university taking action against an employee who posted "callous" comments about Charlie Kirk on social media.

MTSU makes adjustments to comply with DEI legislation

Olivia Summers, News editor • July 23, 2025

The university has taken several actions to remain in compliance with new DEI related legislation.

UPDATE: MTSU to scale back DEI-related initiatives

Olivia Summers, News editor • June 17, 2025

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee announces new changes in compliance with new Tennessee state law banning DEI initiatives.

Controversial MTSU police altercation videos circulate on social media

Alyssa Williams • October 8, 2022

Story by Alyssa Williams | Contributing Writer Video clips of four Middle Tennessee State University police officers apprehending a non-student attending what campus police termed a non-sanctioned...

“We have made contact with every student’s families:” MTSU President launches relief effort for Bahamian families after loss of niece

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief • September 6, 2019

Although Hurricane Dorian continues to slam the east coast, the effects of the storm have already been astoundingly far reaching for many— even far enough to impact those at Middle Tennessee State University. In...