Middle Tennessee State University

Nine Middle Tennessee State University graduating senior cadets in the Military Science program were commissioned as U.S. Army second lieutenants in a special ceremony held recently in Keathley University Theater. Commissioning ceremonies are a formal event celebrating cadets moving forward in their military journeys. They include the swearing-in by a military leader, pinning by family member and first salute from family or friends.

May's episode of Middle Tennessee State University's "Out of the Blue" television magazine show spotlights Sidelines, the university's student-run media platform, as it celebrates 100 years of service to campus. Originally a printed newspaper, Sidelines has evolved into a news website and email newsletter while remaining true to its mission as a student-led news organization. Editor-in-Chief Noah McLane and Managing Editor Jenene Grover discuss the outlet's impact.

As part of creating a new tradition, Middle Tennessee State University held special ceremonies to present top universitywide student awards as well as 12 other True Blue Honors Bolt individual award recipients or organizations and introduction of the new Student Government Association officers for the coming academic year.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the 2025 Study Abroad Grant recipients. The grants, worth $1,000, were awarded to 75 students nationwide.

Middle Tennessee State University's Investment Club and Economics Club concluded their first 'investment challenge' with an awards ceremony that included scholarship prizes to the top teams best showcasing their finance skills. The inaugural event featured a first and second place financial prize, with trophies to match, for winning teams in the "Traders of the Lost Ark" 2025 Investment Challenge.

Middle Tennessee State University Textiles, Merchandising and Design students raised awareness on how the fashion industry has impacted global warming at the 2025 TXMD Runway Show, held April 12 on campus.

Middle Tennessee State University's Margaret H. Ordoubadian University Writing Center tutor Briley Welch, who is working on her master's in English, earned the 2025 SWCA Graduate Tutor Award from the nationally recognized Southeastern Writing Center Association, or SWCA.

Middle Tennessee State University student Nyah Bentley has been selected for a competitive Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. She is one of several MTSU students earning a REU placement for summer 2025.

Middle Tennessee State University's Scientia et Humanitas journal and the Honors College proudly announce the recipients of the 2025 Dean's Distinguished Essay Awards.

Middle Tennessee State University Honors student Izzy Jacober has been accepted into the highly competitive NSF-funded SIREN (Summer Intensive Research Experience in Neuroscience) Research Experience for Undergraduate program at the University of Michigan.

Middle Tennessee State University Honors student Joey Buckingham has been selected for a competitive Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at the University of Arkansas for summer 2025.

Middle Tennessee State University graduate Brandon Toungett has been selected for a prestigious position in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, becoming the first MTSU student ever appointed as a Coordinator for International Relations.

The Middle Tennessee State University Honors College proudly introduced two new scholarships this year-the Jeff Whorley Endowment Scholarship and the Mary Wilgus Honors Endowment Scholarship-as part of its annual celebration of student excellence.

Each year, the University Honors College proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. From academic excellence and leadership to dedicated service and creative accomplishments, this year's award recipients represent the very best of what it means to be True Blue.

A spring graduate from Middle Tennessee State University's College of Media and Entertainment is celebrating his success a mile at a time after dedicating his focus to one major goal - graduating with his bachelor's degree in interactive media. As a nontraditional student, Lee Johns commuted six hours round trip twice a week from his hometown of Loretto, Tennessee, for five semesters so he could attend classes in person. He also completed an internship in Nashville last summer.

MTSU's Arianella Myers has received the $400 Vincent and Stacy Windrow Scholarship for textbooks.

MTSU's Elif Nalan Mutlu is the recipient of the $200 Bart McCash Honors Scholarship, awarded to a student actively participating in the Honors College.

Madison Kilgore and Sydney Westerman have each received the $750 Michael Martinelli Memorial Scholarship, recognizing junior or senior Honors students for academic excellence and commitment to personal growth through Honors participation.

MTSU's Trinity Johnson has received the $400 Lawrence R. Good Scholarship, given in recognition of academic excellence, with preference for students majoring or minoring in psychology.

MTSU's Handan Mutlu received the Joseph and Teresa Santiago Olmstead International Scholarship, which supports international Honors students with a preference for those of Hispanic/Latino or Asian ethnicity and business majors.

MTSU's Ayushi Prajapati has been selected for the $1,000 Julia W. Powell Endowed Scholarship, which supports Honors students enrolled in at least two Honors courses, with preference for those studying nursing or older adult health.

MTSU's Aniya Dean, Chelsea Hall, and Ali Nurhussien each received a $1,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship in recognition of their academic performance and Honors College participation.

Ambrose Jones is the recipient of the $1,500 June Hall McCash Founders Award Endowment, supporting Honors students majoring or minoring in a foreign language with plans to study abroad.

MTSU's Emma Turner has received the Hanna Romans Witherspoon Scholarship, which supports junior or senior Honors students

MTSU's Hannah Ferreira received the John and Linda Vile Scholarship and Outstanding Second-Year Student Award.

MTSU's Jester Bowen was awarded the $500 Hannah/Harris Honors Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship to support a high-quality international learning experience.

MTSU's Hailey Harrison was awarded the Ralph and Elizabeth Gwaltney Centennial Scholarship.

Emily Callison (Biochemistry), Muny Chet (Chemistry), and Veronica Seipel (Chemistry) were awarded Philip and Marilyn Mathis Scholarships.

David Kiely was awarded Ingram-Montgomery Scholarship.

Olivia Vickers was awarded Liz Rhea Centennial Scholarship