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Democrat VP Choices are Many Says MTSU Political Science Professor

Jul 30, 2024 at 07:30 am by Zach Thomas

(MURFREESBORO) - All eyes are on Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing her. One big questio.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Political Debating, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 01, 2024 at 06:42 am by WGNS News

Opinion: Last week's presidential debate did not offer new insights but rather reinforced existing beliefs for many. One Journalism Professor at MTSU, suggests that neither.... Read More

Commentary: Secrecy Vs. the Public's Right to Know, by Dr. Burriss at MTSU

Jun 14, 2024 at 03:22 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Fifty-three years ago, the release of the Pentagon Papers sparked a significant clash between government secrecy and the public's right to know. The documents.... Read More

Attention SENIOR CITIZENS -- MTSU Conference on Positive Aging will be April 5th

Mar 24, 2024 at 01:01 pm by WGNS

UPDATED w/Audio: MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is scheduled to take place in 2-weeks. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing,.... Read More

Second Positive Aging Conference Scheduled for April

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is being planned and has already been scheduled for April 5, 2024. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in.... Read More

Top high school chemistry students earn awards at MTSU tournament

Dec 08, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Outstanding high school chemistry students from across the region participated in the recent Middle Tennessee State University Department.... Read More

MTSU Professors’ Co-Authored Grant Supports Nov. 14-15 Town Halls on Mental Health in Communities of Color

Nov 13, 2023 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Although studies have uncovered ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality, two Middle Tennessee State University professors in the&nb.... Read More

MTSU'S Peck Hall OPEN Thursday

Nov 02, 2023 at 05:30 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) While MTSU's Peck Hall was closed Wednesday due to a suicide by a contracted worker, the facility re-opened on Thursday (11/2/2023). MTSU Presid.... Read More

MTSU Says No Immediate Threat on Campus Following Death Inside Peck Hall

Nov 01, 2023 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

A death inside Peck Hall on the MTSU campus is what led to the building on campus being shut down and classes canceled Wednesday.MTSU President Sidney McPhee said, "MTSU.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor About Tolerance and the Ability to Heal in Conflict and/or to Debate

Oct 30, 2023 at 07:23 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Tolerance, the ability for a system to heal itself; to take care of problems and conflicts – it's what some may refer to as “Fault tolerance.” Wi.... Read More

New Dean of Education at MTSU Talks About Working with Local Schools to Hire, Retain and Create More Teachers

Oct 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With a nationwide teacher shortage, WGNS asked the new dean of the MTSU College of Education what can be done to better hire and keep teachers. *Dr..... Read More

Suspect Suspended from MTSU after being Charged with Indecent Exposure at Local Store

Oct 16, 2023 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Nic Woodley, the Director of Player Personnel in the MTSU athletic department has been arrested on an indecent exposure charge in.... Read More

MTSU media college surprises alumnus Tyrone ‘Tyke T’ Stroble with honorary professorship

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

Dripping with sweat as he exited the stage for a quick wardrobe change, Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and hip-hop artist Tyrone “Tyke T” Stroble found.... Read More

Oct. 9 Strickland Lecture Tackles Ukraine-Russia; Sneak Peek Also for Ken Burns ‘American Buffalo’

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An award-winning author and professor of history and Slavic studies will explain the conflict between Ukraine and Russia Monday, Oct. 9, at&nb.... Read More

‘Hell and Gone’ Podcaster Cat Townsend visits MTSU for Sept. 11 Guest Lecture

Sep 08, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you love true crime tales, you won’t want to miss Middle Tennessee State University’s next Distinguished Lecture.... Read More

President McPhee: MTSU eyes promising enrollment, touts high ranking, faculty awards

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff were welcomed to the new academic year Thursday, Aug. 24, with promising news about fall e.... Read More

MTSU Honors Outstanding Alumni

Aug 19, 2023 at 11:51 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee State University is again recognizing outstanding alumni who represent excellence and distinction through their professio.... Read More

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MTSU Physician Assistant program hosts inaugural ‘white coat’ ceremony

Aug 15, 2023 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —Middle Tennessee State University’s first cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students and their families gathered Friday, Aug. 11.... Read More