MTSU's Vishwas Bedekar

Society of Manufacturing Engineers names MTSU’s Bedekar national Distinguished Faculty Advisor for second time

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Middle Tennessee State University associate professor Vishwas Bedekar is the recipient of the same national honor for the second time in three years. Bedekar, coordinator for the mechanical engineering technology concentration in the Department of Engineering Technology’s bachelor’s degree program, is one of eight Society of Manufacturing Engineers Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award winners for 2024….

MTSU Relay for Life

With a $20K goal, student-led volunteers preparing for March 28 MTSU Relay for Life

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Volunteering for Relay for Life comes naturally for Middle Tennessee State University social work major Sloane Underhill. “A lot of family here have had cancer,” said Underhill, 21, of Nashville, event recruitment chair, mentioning a cousin, Taylor Blanton of Woodbury, who spoke at the 2024 MTSU Relay for Life. Underhill’s mother, Tracy Underhill, is also…

MTSU reports freshmen admissions trending higher amid increased recruiting efforts

MTSU reports freshmen admissions trending higher amid increased recruiting efforts

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University Board of Trustees also view select faculty project presentations Middle Tennessee State University’s undergraduate admissions efforts to date has resulted in a 14% increase in admitted freshmen compared to last year, according to figures presented to the institution’s Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting Tuesday, March 18. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee told…

MTSU hosts tourism, leisure sport management career fair

MTSU hosts tourism, leisure sport management career fair

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Middle Tennessee State University student Elizabeth Donaghey was making plans for a future in event planning at the recent Tourism and Hospitality/Leisure and Sport Management Career Fair on campus. “I feel this is very beneficial,” said Donaghey of Nashville, who connected with Visit Franklin at the career fair and plans to intern there this summer….

Center for Health and Human Services

Rutherford Opioid Board requesting for funding proposals

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Deadline April 15 for agencies with programs aimed at repairing damages caused by the opioid crisis The Rutherford County Opioid Board seeks to form partnerships with agencies in the community to repair damages caused by the opioid crisis.  Proposals are being accepted now through April 15 for a 12-month funding cycle beginning July 1.  Proposal applications and…

CFRC Rodeo

CFRC Rodeo returns Feb. 28, March 1 to MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum

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A variety of events including bull riding, chuck wagon races and clowns will be part of the upcoming CFRC Rodeo hosted by The Community Foundation of Rutherford County. The rodeo returns for a two-night run, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, at Middle Tennessee State University’s Miller Coliseum, 304B W….

Spring Buchanan Honors Lecture Series

MTSU Honors students tackle ‘Power of Play’ with spring Buchanan Lecture Series

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Dozens of students taking the University Honors College lecture series are, hopefully, having fun with the spring semester theme of “The Power of Play.” “Humor as Subversive Play” (the Feb. 24 presentation), “Writing For, About and Around Video Games” (March 3) and “Laughing Matters” (March 24) are just three of the upcoming lecture topics in…

MTSU Jazz Ensemble I

MTSU School of Music presents Jazz Ensemble I student concert Feb. 20

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Middle Tennessee State University’s premiere student big band, Jazz Ensemble I, will perform a program of classic and contemporary jazz concert Thursday, Feb. 20. The free concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Hinton Music Hall of the Wright Music Building at 1439 Faulkinberry Drive. A parking map is available at https://bit.ly/MTSUParking. The concert will showcase…

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MTSU student relishes ‘surreal’ second runner-up finish at Miss America pageant

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All the hard work and preparation paid off for Middle Tennessee State University senior Carley Vogel, fresh off a second runner-up at the Miss America pageant earlier this month in Orlando, Florida. “Participating in the pageant itself was surreal. It was an honor to share the stage with such incredible women and to represent Tennessee,…

MTSU announces Feb. 6 Unity Luncheon speaker, five honorees

MTSU announces Feb. 6 Unity Luncheon speaker, five honorees

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Online ticket deadline Jan. 31 Midstate pastor Jason Scales will share inspirational remarks as keynote speaker for the Feb. 6 Unity Luncheon at Middle Tennessee State University where five recently named “unsung heroes” will also be honored. Tickets are now on sale for the 29th annual Unity Luncheon, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m….