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METROPOLITAN NEWS
Administration
In the spring/summer 2001 edition of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers ledger, Interim President R. Eugene Smith was recognized as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.
Smith and his wife, Anne, will be honored with a reception and dinner at MTSU, noted The Tennessean.
As he began his transition period, Dr. Sidney McPhee, newly appointed university president , told The Tennessean and Memphis Commercial Appeal budget matters are high on his priority list.
McPhee discussed tuition hikes with FoxNews.
WSM-FM, TRN and WMOT-FM interviewed McPhee regarding his goals and vision for the upcoming school year
WSM-FM interviewed Bob Glenn, Vice-President for Student Affairs, concerning the proposed tuition hike.
The Tennessean announced the death of Dr. Cliff Gillespie, former associate vice-president of management and longtime supporter of MTSU.
Athletics
Coach Dean Hayes, Track and Field, told WMOT-FM Beijing, China, should be allowed to host the 2008 Olympics because exposure to other countries could positively affect China’s human rights issues.

Business
Dr. Bill Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, was quoted in The Tennessean on the rise of sales in Nashville retail stores.
Dr. Bella Higdon and Josie McCamish, co-directors of the Jennings and Rebecca Jones Academy for Teachers of the Gifted, explained on WMOT-FM why working with gifted children is not always easy .
The Tennessean interviewed Higdon regarding the Jennings and Rebecca Jones Academy for Teachers of the Gifted.
Students attending the aforementioned conference were featured in a news story on WKRN-Channel 2 and WTVF-Channel 5.
Dr. Jackie Gilbert, Management & Marketing, discussed women in the workplace and equal pay on WSM-FM and TRN.
Dr. Al DePrince, Jr., Business and Economic Research Center, was quoted in The Tennessean regarding the increase in the state’s unemployment rate.

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Liberal Arts
Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, was quoted in The Tennessean in an article titled, "O country music, where art thou?"
In a recent WMOT-FM interview, Dr. Pat Nation, Sociology and Anthropology, explained there may be an increase in the number of postpartum psychosis cases reported due to the media attention given to the recent case in Texas.
Robert Hood, Philosophy, discussed faith-based initiatives on WLAC-AM.
Adonijah Bakari, History, was interviewed by The Village Voice in an article regarding troubles in the department of African-American studies at Temple University.
Mass Communication
Dr. Jette Halladay, Speech & Theatre, was quoted in The Tennessean regarding the success of the 2nd annual VOICES program, a four-week arts institute for children ages 5-18.
Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, appeared on News Channel 5+ to discuss the impact of talk radio on the state budget events.
WSM-FM interviewed Burriss regarding the use of children in newscasts.
During his weekly commentary on WMOT-FM, Burriss discussed the following topics: "Superstitious" and "Stossel on the Environment."
Student Affairs
The following Sidelines articles appeared on the University Wire: "New MTSU medical director hired," "State budget delays leave MTSU regents guessing," "MTSU tuition raised 15 percent," "Hellions need attention from parents," "Singleton does it again with ‘Baby Boy’," "United States should check its motives."

General Interest
John Harris, director of Disabled Student Services, was interviewed by WSM-FM and WTN regarding recent discussions by state officials to cut developmental classes.
The Tennessean and Memphis Commercial Appeal announced the Tennessee Higher Education Commission is scheduled to vote on a recommendation to the Tennessee Board of Regents for a15% tuition increase.
The Tennessean and Associated Press announced MTSU appeared in the Kaplan/Newsweek College Catalog 2002 as one of the nation’s best educational values, based on a nationwide survey of 375 counselors.
"The Tennessean" announced former Vice-President Al Gore will open a new Nashville office as he begins his full-time teaching career at MTSU.

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Administration
A reception and farewell dinner will be held for Dr. & Mrs. R. Eugene Smith, interim president and wife, announced the DNJ.
Smith is quoted in the DNJ reporting the Tennessee Higher Education Commission is considering a possible 15% tuition increase for the 2001-2002 school year.
Smith told the DNJ he hopes higher fees are "a short-term fix" after the Tennessee Board of Regents voted on a15% tuition increase.
Smith is featured in the Viewpoint section of the DNJ.
The Lebanon High School Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Smith, announced the "Lebanon Democrat."
The Wilson World pictured Smith as he was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
The DNJ featured an article on Smith and his beloved cat, Tiger.
The Marshall Gazette announced Dr. Sidney McPhee has been named the new university president.
The DNJ announced the beginning of McPhee’s transition period.
McPhee will consider Boots Donnelly as the permanent athletic director while conducting a national search for the position, reportedthe DNJ.
During his first day in the office, McPhee addressed concerns over the tight state budget and how it effects students and the university.
The DNJ discussed the goals and vision of McPhee for the upcoming school year.
The DNJ announced the death of Dr. Cliff Gillespie, former associate vice president for enrollment and management and longtime supporter of MTSU.
An editorial appeared in the DNJ describing the contributions of Dr. Gillespie to the university and to the community.
The DNJ wrote an article about the funeral ceremony for Gillespie.
Athletics
Plans for the annual Raider Roundup were announced in the DNJ.
Several items, including two Super Bowl tickets and an autographed jersey and football from Titans quarterback Steve McNair, will be auctioned at the Raider Roundup, the DNJ reported.
The DNJ and Rutherford Courier announced the upcoming 9th annual Raider Roundup.

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Basic and Applied Sciences
The DNJ featured an article on the nationally recognized horse science program at MTSU.
The DNJ announced construction on the Miller horse coliseum has begun.
A DNJ editorial focused on the fulfillment of Mary Miller’s dream to have the coliseum built in memory of her husband.
The Gallatin News-Examiner featured an article on Kevin Smith, Sociology and Anthropology, and his students who are digging at Bledsoe Fort.

Business
Dr. Bella Higdon, director of the Jennings and Rebecca Jones Academy for Teachers of the Gifted, discussed the 10-day educational experience of about 80 midstate teachers with the DNJ and Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.
The Rutherford Courier featured an article on the unique experience offered through the Gifted Teachers Conference.
Several students from local schools discussed their participation in the Gifted Teachers Conference in a recent DNJ article.
Dr. Al DePrince, Jr., director of the Business and Economic Research Center, was quoted in the DNJ regarding the increase of banking branch offices in response to population growth.
The Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning will sponsor a seminar on planning: "Middle Tennessee Trends to 2020," the DNJ reported.
Nancy O. Kelley, Human Sciences, discussed the importance of providing aging individuals with clothes that fit well and are comfortable for the body’s changes.
Education and Behavioral Science
Dr. Gloria Bonner, dean and interim chair, Dr. Race Bergman, Elementary and Special Education, were pictured in the DNJ at Homer Pittard Campus School’s Garden Party.
The Gallatin News Examiner featured an article on Dr. Kevin Smith, Sociology & Anthropology, and his recent work at the Bledsoe Fort Historic Park in Castalian Springs.
Two MTSU students, Addie McGrew and Tomi Winfree, were also pictured.

Mass Communication
Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Journalism, wrote a commentary for the Southern Standard and Rutherford Courier regarding the failure of media to report on the higher education issues created by a lack of funding.

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Student Affairs
The DNJ, Milan Mirror-Exchange, Jasper Journal and Elk Valley Times listed the names of spring graduates.
Students appearing on the Spring 2001 semester dean’s list were recognized in the following newspapers: South Pittsburg Hustler, Humboldt Courier Chronicle, Herald Chronicle, Wayne County News, Lawrenceburg Democrat-Union, Elk Valley Times, Crossville Chronicle and Bolivar Bulletin-Times.
Emily Buttery, junior, and John Marshall, student body president, were quoted in a DNJ article about students’ concerns over the recent tuition increases.
The Tullahoma News pictured two honors graduates, Tricia Tito and Will Holt III with interim President Dr. R. Eugene Smith.
English major Jeremy Floyd, senior, wrote a column in the M’boro Sun about his experiences while researching Jefferson Springs.
MTSU students Jessica Thomas and Charity Smith attended the Kentucky Institute for International Studies’ summer program in Costa Rica, announced the Rutherford Courier.
Jessica Knight was selected as a 2001 majorette at MTSU, the Herald Chronicle announced.
Angel Myers was pictured in the Lebanon Democrat with visiting executives during the 10th annual Executives-in-Residence program.
Ashley Brooks, junior, placed fourth in the Miss Tennessee pageant, reported the Cookeville Herald-Citizen.
Melissa Elder was selected as a delegate for an annual leadership and planning conference for Chi Omega, announced the Ripley Lauderdale Voice.
General Interest
The THEC has recommended a 15% tuition increase, the DNJ announced.
The Tennessee Board of Regents voted to increase tuition by 15%, reported the DNJ.
The Southern Standard reported Chancellor Charles Manning, Tennessee Board of Regents, has imposed a freeze on all hiring, out-of-state travel, new contracts and equipment purchases for Tennessee colleges and universities.
The Wilson World announced John Lee Hawkes, Neill-Sandler scholarship recipient, was one of five Middle Tennesseans awarded the 2001 Shoney’s Bootstrap scholarship.
The DNJ, Rutherford Courier, Rutherford Parent, and Business Pulse announced the "Celebration Under the Stars" Fourth of July extravaganza at MTSU.
A schedule of events for the celebration was listed in the DNJ.

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The DNJ featured a summary of events held during the "CelebrationUnder the Stars."
Robert Ewing Corlew was featured in the Viewpoint section of the DNJ.
The Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service will offer a vegetarian cooking class, the Rutherford Courier reported.
Summer learning camps offered by the Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service were announced in the Rutherford Courier.
The dedication service for the Habitat Humanity home built by MTSU faculty and students was pictured in the DNJ.
A letter written by Tara MacDougall, Continuing Studies/Director of Children’s Discovery House, regarding the Campus School garden party was published in the M’boro Sun.
Public events held at MTSU’s Tennessee Livestock Center and Floyd Stadium were mentioned in a DNJ tourism article.
Robert Laws was named executive director of the Tennessee Center for Labor Management Relations, partially governed by MTSU, the DNJ reported.