Middle Tennessee State University, is a comprehensive university that embraces its role as the destination of choice for Tennessee undergraduates while expanding its reach nationally and internationally through signature programs and select master's and doctoral programs.
(see more)Middle Tennessee State University, is a comprehensive university that embraces its role as the destination of choice for Tennessee undergraduates while expanding its reach nationally and internationally through signature programs and select master's and doctoral programs.
MTSU's Hall completes study abroad in Ireland with Gilman scholarship
Chelsea Hall, a video and film production major and member of the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College, has been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and recently completed a Maymester study abroad program in Ireland.

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MTSU's Benz awarded Gilman scholarship
Middle Tennessee State University student Heather Benz, a music major from Nashville, has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship .

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MTSU's Tetteh selected as Gilman scholar for study in Senegal
Middle Tennessee State University's Renee Tetteh, a political science major and Honors College student from Smyrna, Tennessee, has received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in Senegal this summer.

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MTSU's Nurhussien named Gilman scholar
Aliya Nurhussien, a Middle Tennessee State University science major from Hermitage, has earned a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

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MTSU's Myles to study in the UK with support from Gilman scholarship
Kwaliq Myles, a Middle Tennessee State University recording industry major from Christiana, Tennessee, has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship .

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Quandt to study music in Italy with Gilman scholarship
Warren Quandt, a Middle Tennessee State University music major from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship .

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MTSU's Harrison and Benz awarded prestigious Phi Kappa Phi study abroad grants
Two outstanding Middle Tennessee State University students have been named 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant recipients.

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MTSU applauds 5,986 undergrad scholars on spring 2025 dean's list
Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,986 students who appear on the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above and earn at least 12 semester hours. The complete list of honorees, compiled by the MTSU Registrar's Office and alphabetized by the students' surnames and home counties or country, also is available as a searchable PDF in this story at MTSUNews.com, the university's news site: https://mtsunews.com/deans-list-spring-2025/

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MTSU's Josh Narrell named Fulbright recipient
Middle Tennessee State University student Josh Narrell has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant and will spend the upcoming year in Hamburg, Germany, as an English teaching assistant.

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MTSU Military Science commissions 9 new leaders as U.S. Army 2nd lieutenants
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.

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Jun 5
MTSU journalism students highlight 100 years of Sidelines news outlet on May 'Out of the Blue'
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.

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Jun 5
MTSU announces major student awards, new Bolt honors for 2024-25; SGA officers for new year
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.

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Jun 5
MTSU business clubs award students for tackling real-world 'investment challenge'
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.

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May 19
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2025 Study Abroad Grants
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.

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May 28
MTSU's senior TXMD students produce annual Runway Show
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.

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May 19
MTSU grad student Briley Welch wins top honors from national writing center association
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.

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May 19
Outstanding MTSU scholars honored with Dean's Distinguished Essay Awards
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.

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MTSU's Nyah Bentley earns prestigious summer research opportunity through REU Program at UAB
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.

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MTSU's Joey Buckingham chosen for Summer REU Program at University of Arkansas
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.

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MTSU graduate becomes first to earn prestigious CIR appointment through JET Program
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.

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Izzy Jacober selected for prestigious NSF SIREN REU at University of Michigan
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.

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May 19
MTSU Honors College awards new scholarships, recognizes student achievement
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.

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Ten students received the competitive Paul Martin Honors Scholarship
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.

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MTSU's Lee Johns of Loretto drove 12-hours roundtrip weekly to earn degree
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.

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May 19
MTSU's Arianella Myers awarded Vincent and Stacy Windrow Scholarship
MTSU's Arianella Myers has received the $400 Vincent and Stacy Windrow Scholarship for textbooks.

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May 19
MTSU's Elif Nalan Mutlu awarded Bart McCash Honors Scholarship
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.

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May 19
MTSU's Kilgore and Westerman receive Michael Martinelli Memorial Scholarships
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.

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May 19
MTSU's Ayushi Prajapati awarded Julia Powell Scholarship
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.

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May 19

Good Scholarship Awarded to MTSU's Trinity Johnson
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.

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May 19
Handan Mutlu received Olmstead International Scholarship at MTSU
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.

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