WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND MTSU
MTSU Top Stories of 2023: Groundbreaking enhancements, aerospace hub takeoff, more
Middle Tennessee State University wrapped another year of helping thousands of scholars secure their hard-earned degrees with a series of groundbreakings for state-of-the-art facilities, including the unveiling of new heights ahead for its aerospace program as well as other noteworthy accomplishments.
The university recently wrapped up 2023 with fall commencement ceremonies at Murphy Center, celebrating the milestone for 1,761 graduates and marking another year of adding 5,000-plus new alumni to its rolls following spring, summer and fall graduations. mtsunews.com/mtsu-top-stories-of-2023/
MTSU joins 9 other Tennessee public universities to launch value of higher-ed campaign
For the first time in state history, 10 public universities in Tennessee, including Middle Tennessee State University, are coming together to launch a campaign aimed to increase public awareness of the value of a four-year university degree from a public state institution.
The “Four the Future” campaign is a multiyear, coordinated effort that will engage community and business leaders, prospective students, and Tennesseans in all 95 counties around the value of higher education from a public university. mtsunews.com/four-the-future-campaign-launch/
January ‘Out of the Blue’ features psychology program, student-veteran profile, TXMD program
A new year begins with the latest informative episode of “Out of the Blue,” the television magazine program for Middle Tennessee State University.
On this January 2024 episode, host Andrew Oppmann explores an in-demand program and concentration in the Psychology Department, hears about how the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center helped a student-veteran connect with the campus and fellow veterans, and spotlights the skilled talent coming out of the Textiles, Merchandising and Design, or TXMD, Program. mtsunews.com/out-of-the-blue-jan2024/
Professor Leon Alligood’s impact on me as a journalism student
Leon Alligood. How can I even begin?
Leon has been the most influential professor and advisor for my journalism degree thus far. I’m so incredibly grateful to have met you, learned from you and been given countless advice from you.
You are by far the kindest and most wholesome person I’ve ever met. If I can live my life like you and exhibit the same joy and wisdom you possess to the age of retirement, I know I will have lived well. mtsunews.com/professor-leon-alligoods-impact-on-me-as-a-journalism-student/
