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mtsusidelines.com > 04/04/2026 > the-department-of-education-awards-mtsu-student-support-services-1-5-million

The Department of Education awards MTSU Student Support Services $1.5 million

15+ hour, 31+ min ago  (533+ words) The U.S. Department of Education awarded MTSU a $1.5 million grant to "expand and strengthen student support services," according to an MTSU press release. TRIO, which had its 40th anniversary in February, allows 175 MTSU students and 87,000 students across the country to receive support…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 04/03/2026 > voices-that-shape-change-panel-highlights-civic-engagement

‘Voices that shape change’ panel highlights civic engagement

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (883+ words) The Mu Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity presented a nonpartisan civic engagement forum on Thursday. Panelists answered questions and discussed the importance of civic engagement and conversation. Panelists included Rep. Aftyn Behn (D- House District 51), Rep. Vincent Dixie (D- House…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 04/01/2026 > one-password-isnt-enough-mfa-on-mtsu-campus

One password isn’t enough: MFA on MTSU campus

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (422+ words) MTSU requires students to use multi-factor authentication to access university email, course platforms and other campus systems. While these practices aim to protect students" and professors" information, some students find it inconvenient. The second verification is typically completed through a…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 04/01/2026 > mtsus-center-for-popular-music-invites-students-to-sing-their-hearts-out

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3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (14+ words) MTSU's Center for Popular Music invites students to sing their hearts out'mtsusidelines.com...

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mtsusidelines.com > 04/01/2026 > mtsu-mathematical-sciences-professor-dead

BREAKING: MTSU mathematical sciences professor dead

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (161+ words) Editor's note: This is a breaking story. Updates will come as new information is released. Rajesh Barnwal, associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences, died Wednesday of natural causes, according to an email sent to students by David Chris…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 03/27/2026 > mtsu-recording-industry-launches-new-minor

MTSU Recording Industry launches new minor

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (199+ words) The Recording Industry Department announced a new Live Entertainment minor on Friday, which will be available next semester, according to an email from the Scott Borchetta College of Media & Entertainment." The course, aimed at developing expertise in organizing, operating and…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 03/26/2026 > sidelines-100

Sidelines 100: Blue Raider mascots get facelift over years

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (615+ words) You're reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper archives this fall and spring. The story has been updated for current basic…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 03/23/2026 > lightning-strikes-how-mtsu-made-its-mascot

Lightning strikes: How MTSU made its mascot

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (478+ words) MTSU has had a number of mascots over its 100-year history of educating students, before ultimately settling on its current mascot, Lightning. The college adopted the nickname "Blue Raiders" in the early 1930s after The Daily News Journal held a competition…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 02/20/2026 > sidelines-100-attitudes-towards-blacks-cause-student-concern

Sidelines 100: Attitudes towards blacks cause student concern

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (481+ words) You're reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper archives this fall and spring. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (UPI) " About 150 Black students at MTSU…...

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mtsusidelines.com > 02/20/2026 > 101116

Sidelines 100: Prejudice not apparent to staff

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (476+ words) You're reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper archives this fall and spring. Despite charges by minority students of prejudicial treatment…...