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Audrey Lauerhass, Middle Tennessee State University forensic science and anthropology student, left, poses with MTSU student Tori Bascou, both in their field clothes after a long day of work on a recovery site in France as part of the MTSU Forensic Aviation Archaeology study abroad course in summer 2022. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Lauerhass)

MTSU anthropology grant sends students abroad in search of missing service personnel

As a research assistant professor in MTSU's Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Tiffany Saul serves students in a multifaceted role, working as an instructor, a researcher and a mentor. "I was a first-generation college student, which shaped my ...

Mar 31, 2023, 1:37pm EDT

Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing students Barbara Frizzell, far left, Insa Feldhusen, center, and Kaitlyn Beckstead, far right, complete a crafting activity with members of the local Mindful Care adult day program as part of a new partnership between the nonprofit and students in the Health and Gerontology course on March 13, 2023, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

Partnership gives MTSU nursing students hands-on experience caring for older adults

As an MTSU professor in the School of Nursing with over four decades of experience in the field, Shelley Moore is always looking to expand hands-on learning opportunities for her students. "Participating in hands-on activities is a hallmark characteri...

Mar 31, 2023, 1:36pm EDT

Adams selected as 2023 Intercollegiate Studies Institute Honors Scholar

Middle Tennessee State University Honors student and Political Science major Benjamin Adams, of Murfreesboro, was selected as a 2023 Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) Honors Scholar. As an ISI Scholar, Adams will be attending the Honors Conferenc...

Mar 23, 2023, 3:20pm EDT

Mike Zhang, Middle Tennessee State University assistant professor and researcher, works in his lab on one of his three concurrent chemistry research projects on Feb. 9, 2023, at the Science Building on campus. (MTSU file photo by Andy Heidt)

Chemistry professor earns $800K in grants, sets up lab with MTSU research office support

For Mengliang "Mike" Zhang, MTSU assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and rising research star on campus, successful research is all about collaboration. "Michael Jordan said, 'Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win champio...

Mar 17, 2023, 9:29am EDT

MTSU senior aerospace major Jada Powell, right, current president of the Student Government Association at Middle Tennessee State University, accepts a large gavel from Winton Cooper, former SGA president and then MTSU student, to symbolize the transfer of presidential power from Cooper to Powell at the association’s annual banquet in April 2022 on campus. (MTSU file photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

MTSU student government president works to increase student involvement, connection

Now over halfway through her yearlong term as president of MTSU's Student Government Association, senior Jada Powell finds herself balancing the completion of her campaign goals with thoughts of the association's, and her own, future as graduation and...

Feb 24, 2023, 3:09pm EST

Pavel Motl, graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University and member of the International Student Council on campus, holds up his home country’s flag, the Czech Republic, at a council event in fall 2022 outside of the Jones Hall Building on campus. (Photo courtesy of Pavel Motl)

Revamped International Student Council acclimates new students to MTSU experience

Megan Richard, coordinator of International Student and Scholar Services, along with staff at the Office of International Affairs wanted to update the International Ambassadors program to make it more impactful and meaningful for MTSU's around 400 stud...

Feb 24, 2023, 3:07pm EST

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, center right, came to the Middle Tennessee State University campus on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, to present Student Government Association President Jada Powell, center left, with the award for the university winning his College Voter Registration Competition for the second time. Pictured with them, from left, the Student Union Parliamentary Room are students and members of the MTSU chapter of the American Democracy Project Elaf Alkazzaz, and Kayla Jenkins, professor and ADP coordinator Mary Evins, Powell, Hargett, ADP President and student Stevie Naumcheff, ADP member and student Victoria Grigsby and ADP board member and professor Laura Clark. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

Tennessee Secretary of State presents MTSU students, staff with award for voter registration win

Last fall, the combined efforts of MTSU professor Mary A. Evins and her group of student and community volunteers secured the Blue Raider campus a second win as the top four-year public university in Secretary of State Tre Hargett's College Voter Regis...

Jan 31, 2023, 3:13pm EST

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