Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU’s Jazz Ensemble Brings Big Band Brilliance to Campus Feb. 19--FREE!

Feb 09, 2026 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s premier student big band, Jazz Ensemble I, is tuning up for a night of classic swing, modern charts, and.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

MTSU Alumni Get a Free Lunchtime Webinar—Just Hours Away—on the Future: The Quantum Shift

Feb 03, 2026 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is rolling out another alumni perk tomorrow, and this one sounds like it came straight from a sci‑fi script. The.... Read More

Rutherford County Talent on the Global Stage as MTSU Students Experience Grammy Week in LA

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

LOS ANGELES — A group of Middle Tennessee State University students found themselves in the global spotlight this week, stepping onto the red carpet in Los Angeles as pa.... Read More

MTSU Shifts to Remote Operations Monday and Tuesday as Deep Freeze Sets In

Jan 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee State University is joining the long list of institutions adjusting to the brutal winter weather gripping Rutherford County..... Read More

Four MFRD Firefighters Recognized for Life-Saving Residential Fire Rescue

Jan 19, 2026 at 07:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department were formally recognized Saturday for their heroic actions during a residential fire.... Read More

Yokai Parade Brings Japanese Folklore to MTSU 2:00PM Next Thursday

Jan 17, 2026 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Japanese folklore is taking center stage at Middle Tennessee State University as the Department of Art and Design prepares to open “Yoka.... Read More

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First Lady “Liz” McPhee: A Final Ride Through the City She Loved

Jan 14, 2026 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro paused this week to honor a woman whose generosity, warmth, and steady presence shaped the lives of students, educators, and families.... Read More

MTSU First Lady Liz McPhee Passes Away

Jan 08, 2026 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Elizabeth “Liz” McPhee, the longtime First Lady of Middle Tennessee State University and wife of President Sidney A. McPhee, passed aw.... Read More

FRIDAY Is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Jan 08, 2026 at 04:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents are being encouraged to take a moment Friday, Jan. 9, to recognize the men and women who serve in law enforceme.... Read More

From Murfreesboro to D.C., MTSU Gives Students Lessons in Advocacy and Impact!

Dec 18, 2025 at 08:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Two Middle Tennessee State University graduate students recently stepped into the nation’s nonprofit hub to sharpen their skills in leadership and a.... Read More

MTSU Trustees Move Forward on New Graduate Degrees in Health Care and Film

Dec 04, 2025 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee Board of Trustees took initial actions Wednesday, Dec. 3, to create new graduate degree programs in Health Care Admini.... Read More

Blue Raiders Top Hilltoppers in Annual Blood Battle

Nov 22, 2025 at 06:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — The spirited rivalry between Middle Tennessee State University and Western Kentucky University once again took on lifesaving significance as MTSU emer.... Read More

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