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

MTSU Board of Trustees approves new master’s degree programs

Siri Reynolds, Staff reporter November 12, 2024

The MTSU Board of Trustees held their quarterly meeting Tuesday to discuss state funding changes, adding three new masters’ programs and various other concerns. The Academic Affairs, Student...

Renaming Forrest Hall: An Update

Renaming Forrest Hall: An Update

Matthew Giffin July 22, 2022

Story by Matthew Giffin | News Editor Four years after the Tennessee Historical Commission denied Middle Tennessee State University’s request to change the name of a building dedicated to the Confederate...

MTSU Removes Mask Mandate

MTSU Removes Mask Mandate

CIM Digital November 9, 2021

On Tuesday at 6:51 p.m., President Sidney McPhee informed Middle Tennessee State University students that masks are no longer required inside campus facilities. In an email, McPhee stated, "Your continued...

Board Backs McPhee in Renaming Forrest Hall

Board Backs McPhee in Renaming Forrest Hall

CIM Digital September 16, 2021

On Tuesday, the Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to "support efforts to gain permission from the state" to remove Nathan Forrest's name from MTSU's ROTC building,...

Masks Now Required On MTSU Campus

Masks Now Required On MTSU Campus

CIM Digital August 9, 2021

Photo via Pexels President Sidney McPhee has announced via email that masks will again be required inside university facilities. Due to increased positive COVID-19 cases with the Delta variant,...

MTSU Spring Break Canceled

MTSU Spring Break Canceled

CIM Digital September 22, 2020

Photos courtesy of MTSU President Sidney McPhee, of Middle Tennessee State University, has decided it is in MTSU's staff and student body's best interest to cancel the 2021 Spring Break. "As we continue...

"Let's Continue To Be Safe," as two week moratorium restrictions are lessened

“Let’s Continue To Be Safe,” as two week moratorium restrictions are lessened

CIM Digital September 6, 2020

Toriana Williams / Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of MTSU Due to students and other community members not adhering to Middle Tennessee State University’s social distancing guidelines, President...

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Board of Trustees approves 5-year contract for McPhee, expands Regional Scholars Program

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief December 12, 2018

Photo courtesy of MTSU News MTSU's Board of Trustees approved a new employment contract for President Sidney McPhee and greatly expanded the university's Regional Scholars Program in its quarterly meeting...

President Sidney McPhee welcomes prospective students to first Preview Day for 2018-19 school year

President Sidney McPhee welcomes prospective students to first Preview Day for 2018-19 school year

Sidelines September 24, 2018

Photo and story by Angele Latham / Contributing Writer MTSU hosted the first Preview Day of the 2018-19 school year on Saturday. Conducted by the Department of Admissions, the event allows prospective...

Q&A: Get to know the MTSU Board of Trustees

Q&A: Get to know the MTSU Board of Trustees

CIM Digital February 23, 2018

Photo courtesy of MTSU News On a cloudy December afternoon near the end of the semester, the 10 trustees, who guide major policy decisions at MTSU, met inside the Student Union Building for their fourth...

'We're gonna have a really good time Saturday': Murfreesboro prepares for, rebukes 'White Lives Matter' rally

‘We’re gonna have a really good time Saturday’: Murfreesboro prepares for, rebukes ‘White Lives Matter’ rally

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief October 27, 2017

Updated at 4:51 p.m. on Oct. 27 : Sidelines incorrectly reported that Murfreesboro Loves plans to attend the rally on the Murfreesboro Square on Saturday. Sidelines regrets the error.  Photo by Andrew...

Campus 9/11 memorial honors veterans, families

Campus 9/11 memorial honors veterans, families

CIM Digital September 12, 2017

Photo by Caleb Revill / Reporter Heroes were honored and the perished weren’t forgotten at MTSU’s third 9/11 Observance Ceremony on Monday morning. The memorial was hosted outside of the Tom H. Jackson...

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