Clips for January 2003


NATIONAL NEWS

Administration

The Tennessee Board of Regents phased out six low-producing programs at MTSU, noted the University Wire.

Basic and Applied Sciences

Dr. Thomas Hemmerly, biology, said the Tennessee coneflower was declared extinct in the 1950s and 1960s, reported the University Wire.

Research by Dr. Stephen Wright, biology, and student Eric Freundt links ticks and tick bites to viral meningitis, according to the University Wire.

MTSU's aerospace program produces "well-rounded graduates," according to Plane & Pilot magazine.

MTSU offers an air traffic controller track in its aerospace program, noted AOPA Flight Training magazine.

Dr. Paul Craig, aerospace, wrote "The Killing Zone," a book about accidents involving student and private pilots, noted AOPA Flight Training magazine.

Education and Behavioral Science

Researchers at MTSU found out that 65 percent of college students who filled out questionnaires about sibling relationships said they were victims of severe physical abuse from a brother or sister, according to the University Wire.

The book "It's Elementary: Special Topics in Elementary Education, co-authored by Dr. Kathleen Burriss, elementary and special education, was reviewed in Wisconsin Bookwatch.



Liberal Arts

Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, told the Washington Post that Hank Williams' career represents one of the major eras in the Grand Ole Opry's history.

Dr. Robert Petersen, English, assigns a writing assignment each semester on college dropouts, reported the University Wire.

Dr. Moses Tesi, political science, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant, noted the University Wire.



Mass Communication

Beverly Keel, recording industry management, said she likes the fact that country singer Shania Twain does not apologize for her accessibility, reported the Deseret News (Salt Lake City, Utah), the Canberra (Australia) Times, Newsday (New York, N.Y.), the Townsville Bulletin (U. K.), and the Cairns Post (U. K.).

Douglas Mitchell, recording industry management, has developed a new class called Concepts and Development of Multilevel Sound, according to the University Wire.

Student Affairs

Dr. Bob Glenn, vice president, student affairs, said students receive conflicting messages about alcohol due to television and movies, noted the University Wire.



General Interest

Eloise Hitchcock, University Library, reviewed "The Quilts of Gee's Bend" for Library Journal Reviews.

Of the 350 classrooms on MTSU's campus, 120 are master classrooms, noted the University Wire.

Public safety officials sent out warnings after two female students reported being attacked in a campus parking lot, reported the University Wire.







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METROPOLITAN NEWS



Administration

Dr. Kaylene Gebert will become MTSU's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs effective March 1, reported The Tennessean and WMOT-FM.

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee told The Tennessean he will be reassessing the school's efforts to recruit Nashville-area students.



Basic and Applied Sciences

Dr. Cindi Smith-Walters, biology, told The Tennessean that incorrect information in science textbooks undermines the learning process.

The Christy-Houston Foundation has donated a $1.74 million grant to expand MTSU's nursing building, reported The Tennessean, WSMV-TV, WTVF-TV, WSIX-FM and WPLN-FM.

An editorial in The Tennessean opined that the Christy-Houston grant indicates that MTSU's "reputation as a leader in the field (of nursing) is growing."



Business

MTSU's Center for Economic Education coordinated a stock market game for elementary school youngsters, reported The Commercial Appeal (Memphis).

Dr. Al DePrince, economics and finance, was named to a commission to study the state's tax system, according to the Knoxville News-Sentinel and The Tennessean.

DePrince told The Tennessean that consumers will benefit from the presence of a new bank in Murfreesboro.

DePrince said that President Bush's tax cut plan should help build confidence in the economy, reported The Tennessean.

DePrince said that he expects dividend payouts to be determined more by corporate strategy than investor return, according to The Tennessean.

Financial analyst Jeff Davis cited the impact of MTSU in describing Murfreesboro as "a great growth market," noted The Tennessean.

Dr. William Ford, economics and finance, told The Tennessean and The Commercial Appeal (Memphis) that income cutoffs on scholarships funded with lottery money could encourage misreporting of income.

MTSU co-sponsored a conference on "Ethics and Values: Classroom & Boardroom," noted The City Paper and The Tennessean.

Metro Networks, WLAC-AM, WZTV-TV, The Tennessean and NewsChannel5+ interviewed Dr. Don Roy, management and marketing, about Super Bowl commercials.

An analysis by Dr. David Penn, director, Business and Economic Research Center, showed that 73 percent of all children living in poverty in Davidson County live in families headed by single women, reported The Tennessean.

Penn told The Tennessean that large numbers of poverty-stricken residents pose a big problem for Davidson County's tax base.

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Penn said that residents of Nashville's bedroom communities can get more land and more house for their dollar without sacrificing services, according to The Tennessean.

Penn said that as much as half of Louisiana Energy Services' investment in uranium enrichment would not be spent in Middle Tennessee, although the company is locating a plant in Trousdale County, noted The Tennessean.

Penn told The Tennessean that state unemployment figures show that Tennessee's economy has not "turned the corner."



Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. William Canak, sociology and anthropology, told The Tennessean that incoming Commissioner of Labor Jim Neeley has "a thorough knowledge of the issues and programs" that affect labor markets.



Liberal Arts

The Tennessean asked Dr. John Vile, political science, for his definition of a successful life.

NewsChannel5+ interviewed Vile about President Bush's "State of the Union" address.

The Metro Nashville Arts Commission revised its "Arts & the Economy 2001" report, which is co-sponsored by MTSU, reported The Tennessean.

Dr. David Lavery, English, told The Tennessean that MTSU will co-host a conference on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" May 28-30, 2004.

Lavery was profiled in The Tennessean.

"The Eternal Light," an exhibit of the photographs of Arlene Gottfried, opened at MTSU's Baldwin Photographic Gallery, noted WMOT-FM.

WLAC-AM interviewed Caneta Hankins, coordinator, Center for Historic Preservation, about a Century Farm in Maury County.

Margaret Ordoubadian, English, said children who are allowed to browse through library books usually will come up with one that is right for them, reported WMOT-FM.

Dr. Ann Shea, dance, and her students laid a new user-friendly dance floor at their studio, reported WSMV-TV.

Four young pianists will compete for medals and prize money in MTSU's annual ClavierFest, according to The Tennessean.

Dr. Carroll Van West, director, Center for Historic Preservation, participated in a panel discussion on the significance and history of the Davidson County Courthouse, noted The Tennessean.

West was interviewed on NewsChannel5+ about the Afro-American History and Culture Conference.

Dr. Mark Price, art, told The Tennessean and The Tennessean's Davidson A.M. section that intolerance of the gay community could be harmful to Nashville's creative climate.Page Five (Metro, Liberal Arts, cont'd.)

Dr. Kevin Smith, sociology and anthropology, told The Tennessean's Davidson A.M. section that the Tennessee Archaeological Conference should appeal to a broad audience.



Mass Communication

WMOT-FM aired commentaries by Dr. Larry Burriss, journalism, on sports reporting and the Raelians' assertion that they have cloned a human being.

Douglas Mitchell, recording industry management, analyzed the audio from a videotape of a controversial shooting by a Cookeville police officer, reported The Tennessean, WKRN-TV and WTVF-TV.



Student Affairs

The rock band Character, which includes several MTSU students, plays about three or four times a month and has become a major draw, according to The City Paper (Nashville).

The Tennessean printed a photo of MTSU student Carrie Durham stuck in traffic on Interstate 24 while en route to her class.

Dr. Bob Glenn, vice president, student affairs, said the application process at MTSU focuses on ACT and SAT scores and high school transcripts, reported the Knoxville News-Sentinel and The Tennessean.

Former Hendersonville High School cheerleaders Tara Garrison and Bethni Bratten cheer for MTSU, noted The Tennessean.

Dr. John Dickerson, associate dean of students for judicial affairs, dean of student life, told The Tennessean about disciplinary measures for students caught violating MTSU's alcohol policy.

The Chattanooga Times-Free Press reported that 277 international students attended MTSU last fall.

MTSU senior Omar Lopez spoke out against future tuition increases at a meeting of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, reported The Tennessean.



General Interest

The Tennessean asked Tom Tozer, director, media relations, for his definition of a successful life.

The Tennessean's Davidson A.M. section printed the names of Fall 2002 graduates.

A student loan corporation will fund 12 four-year scholarships at MTSU beginning next academic year, reported The Tennessean.

The Tennessean's Davidson A.M. section reported that MTSU is among the top colleges under consideration by Hillwood High School students.

MTSU admissions counselors said knowing if a student comes from a magnet school helps them assess the student's academic preparedness, reported The Tennessean's Davidson A.M. section.

WMOT-FM interviewed Dr. Carol Ann Baily, director, Adult Services Center, about this' year's Adult Learning Conference at MTSU.

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Baily portrayed a French fortuneteller at a party sponsored by the Hillsboro High School French Club and Alliance Francaise, reported The Tennessean's Davidson A.M. section.

Carla Hatfield, undeclared academic adviser, spoke with WMOT-FM about the new academic support center.

Public safety officials sent out warnings after two female students reported being attacked in a campus parking lot, reported WSMV-TV, WZTV-TV, WKRN-TV and WTVF-TV.

The Unity Luncheon is a major kickoff event for MTSU's African-American History Month celebration, noted The Tennessean.

Spring break will be March 10-14 at MTSU, noted The Tennessean.



LOCAL NEWS

Administration

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee was the keynote speaker at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program in Lebanon, reported the Wilson World.

McPhee and his wife, Liz, co-chairs of Heart Gala 2003, held a brunch at their home for committee chairs, noted the DNJ.

Dr. Kaylene Gebert will begin work as provost and executive vice president of academic affairs March 1, according to the DNJ.

John Cothern is the acting vice president for business and finance at MTSU, noted the Lawrenceburg Advocate.

The Maryville Daily Times and the Athens Post-Athenian reprinted an editorial from The Tennessean criticizing the Tennessee Higher Education Commission on the Troy State satellite campus issue.

THEC voted to convert three MTSU degrees to Ph.D. programs, noted the Jackson Sun and the Lawrenceburg Advocate.

A DNJ editorial hailed approval of Ph.D. programs for MTSU as one of the highlights of 2002.

Six low-producing programs at MTSU were cut by the Tennessee Board of Regents, according to the Oak Ridger.

The DNJ printed a photo of Joe Bales, vice president, development and university relations, donating a $10,000 check to the Rutherford County chapter of the American Heart Association on behalf of the MTSU Foundation.

Athletics

MTSU men's basketball coach Kermit Davis was profiled in Rutherford County Magazine.

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Basic and Applied Sciences

The John "Tennessee" Miller Coliseum is almost ready for occupancy, reported the DNJ.

A DNJ editorial hailed the completion of the Miller Coliseum.

MTSU is joining forces with the University of Tennessee Space Institute to help computer science students, noted the DNJ, the Cookeville Herald-Citizen and the Tullahoma News.

Dr. Ralph Kimberlin of UTSI took the space institute's "flying classroom" to MTSU and lectured to undergraduate aviation students, according to the Tullahoma News.

UTSI is joining forces with MTSU to establish a co-op program for students, noted the DNJ and the Tullahoma News.

Nursing schools, including MTSU's, are facing a plethora of applicants trying to get in, reported the DNJ.

Research by Dr. Stephen Wright, biology, and student Eric Freundt links ticks and tick bites to viral meningitis, according to the Sevierville Mountain Press, the Lawrenceburg Advocate and the Franklin Review-Appeal.

MTSU's aerospace department will perform emissions testing for the Environmental Protection Agency with a 727, noted the DNJ.

MTSU is making preparations to move the 727 before testing takes place, according to the DNJ.

Dr. Pam Holder, nursing, told the DNJ that MTSU's School of Nursing will recruit volunteers to help the Rutherford County Health Department implement a smallpox immunization plan.

The Christy-Houston Foundation has donated a $1.74 million grant to expand MTSU's nursing building, reported the DNJ.

A DNJ editorial opined that the foundation's gift "will greatly assist in meeting the future need for nurses."

MTSU is one of the few colleges in the country to offer a degree in animal science with an emphasis on horse science, according to Rutherford County Magazine.

The Alvin C. York Veterans Affairs Medical Center supports clinical training of MTSU's nursing students, according to Rutherford County Magazine.



Business

Dr. William Ford, economics and finance, told the DNJ that the real economy is expected to expand about 2.5 to 3 percent after inflation if there is no war with Iraq.

Ford told the DNJ that a consensus seems to be forming among members of Governor Bredesen's lottery advisory committee.

Ford said that income cutoffs on scholarships funded with lottery money could encourage misreporting of income, according to the DNJ and the Tullahoma News.

Ford said that it's not surprising that experienced bankers would want to start a new bank in the Murfreesboro area, reported the DNJ.

Ford told the DNJ he would like to see excess lottery funds put into early childhood education.

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Ford said he thinks most of the task force agrees with him that excess lottery money should be put into early childhood education, noted the DNJ.

A DNJ editorial agreed with Ford's assertion that lottery scholarships should be awarded on a sliding scale.

Ford was elected to a three-year term as director of the National Association for Business Economics, reported the Murfreesboro Sun.

MTSU is accepting nominations for the 2003 class of inductees into the Robert E. Musto Tennessee Insurance Hall of Fame, noted the Murfreesboro Sun and the Lawrenceburg Advocate.

Dr. Al DePrince, economics and finance, was named to a commission to study the state's tax system, according to the DNJ, the Greeneville Sun and the Cleveland Daily Banner.

DePrince said a new bank in Murfreesboro is more likely to affect consumers than other banks according to the DNJ.

Dr. Richard Hannah, economics and finance, delivered a lecture on the commercialism of American culture, reported the DNJ.

Photographs from Hannah's trip to Iceland are on the Web at www.mtsu.edu/~memoir, according to the Lawrenceburg Advocate.

MTSU is co-sponsoring a conference on "Ethics and Values: Classroom & Boardroom," noted the DNJ.

MTSU co-sponsored a Stock Market Game for regional middle school teams, according to the Gallatin News-Examiner.

Dr. Robert Blair, marketing and management, was elected vice president of the Southern Business Association, reported the Murfreesboro Sun.

Dr. David Penn, director, Business and Economic Research Center, said it's hard to find good news about Tennessee's economy, according to the Tullahoma News.

Penn told the DNJ that increased national demand is necessary before area manufacturing plants can increase production and hire more workers.

Former Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Lee Moss counts the chamber's partnership with MTSU in creating the Heart of Tennessee Business Resource Center as one of his achievements, reported the DNJ.

Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen's new Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, James Neeley, is chairman of the Tennessee Center for Labor-Management Relations, which is co-sponsored by MTSU, reported the Huntingdon News-Leader and the McKenzie Banner.

MTSU participates in the Tennessee Valley Authority's Investment Challenge Program, noted the DNJ.



Education and Behavioral Science

Lisa Sheehan-Smith, human sciences, says most consumers don't know what is in enhanced bottled water, according to the DNJ.

The Murfreesboro Sun printed a photo of Dr. Mark Anshel, HPERS, giving a copy of his book "Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice," to MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee.

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The Murfreesboro Sun printed photos of students from a "Workshops in Wellness" class taught by Lisa Lewis, HPERS.

Dr. Bob Womack, educational leadership, lectured at the commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Stones River, according to the DNJ.

The DNJ profiled Dr. Pat Nation, sociology and anthropology.

Dr. Richard Farley, HPERS, said it's important to choose the right clothes for exercising in winter weather, noted the Jackson Sun.

Liberal Arts

"The Eternal Light," an exhibit of the photographs of Arlene Gottfried, opened at MTSU's Baldwin Photographic Gallery, noted the DNJ and DNJ Extra.

Cumberland University will host an exhibit of fine art prints by Dr. Christie Nuell, art, according to the Wilson World, the Lebanon Democrat and the DNJ Extra.

Dr. Raphael Bundage, music, conducted high school vocalists in the sixth annual MTSU Honors Choir, reported the Columbia Daily Herald.

Dr. David Lavery, English, told the Tullahoma News that MTSU will co-host a conference on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" May 28-30, 2004.

Eric Alexander was the featured artist at the MTSU Saxophone Festival, according to the DNJ.

Dr. John Vile, political science, told the DNJ that Congress might not be receptive to Governor Phil Bredesen's (D-TN) request for more federal funding for health care.

Clarinetist William Helmers delivered a guest recital and lecture at MTSU, according to the DNJ.

Dr. Mark Byrnes, political science, said former Governor Don Sundquist (R-TN) should get an "E" for effort in his second term, according to the Paris Post-Intelligencer, the Tullahoma News, the Cleveland Daily Banner, the Johnson City Press, the Bristol Herald-Courier, the Union City Daily Messenger and the Columbia Daily Herald.

The Buffalo River Review reported that MTSU's Center for Historic Preservation has designated the McDonald Craig Farm in Perry County as a Tennessee Century Farm.

The DNJ printed a photo of students of Dr. Ann Shea, dance, laying a new state-of-the-art dance floor.

The DNJ printed a photo of Barthosa Nkurumeh, art, taking notes on student artwork on display at the Art Barn.

Dr. Michael Linton, music, narrated "Music From Around the World," a concert performed by the Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra, reported the DNJ.

Dr. Russell Church, speech and theatre, received the Norton Award for Outstanding Forensics Scholarship at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, according to the Murfreesboro Sun and the Tullahoma News.

The MTSU Concert Chorale and the Middle Tennessee Choral Society presented Haydn's dramatic oratorio "The Creation," reported the Tullahoma News and the DNJ Extra.

The Bethune-Cookman College Concert Chorale will perform two concerts at Wright Music Hall in March in observance of African-American History Month, noted the DNJ Extra.

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The Olive Family Farm has been designated a Century Farm by MTSU's Center for Historic Preservation, reported the Paris Post-Intelligencer.

MTSU's seventh annual ClavierFest will be held in Wright Music Hall in March, noted the Tullahoma News.

Drum Corps International's annual Masters of the Summer Music Games competition at MTSU is a big tourist draw, according to Rutherford County Magazine.

Storyteller Jon Royal accompanied Dr. Jette Halladay, speech and theatre, and some of her students on a recent trip to Russia, noted the DNJ.



Mass Communication

DNJ columnist Dan Whittle lectured to students of Kim Harris, journalism, according to the DNJ.

In a guest column in the DNJ, Dr. Anantha Babbili, dean, opined that ethnic diversity is challenging Americans to learn more about other cultures.

An MTSU poll found that most Tennesseans could support an income tax coupled with a sales tax cut, reported the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, the Maryville Daily Times and the Elizabethton Star.



Student Affairs

Lara Parkes James was named Tennessee Student Nurse of the Year prior to her Fall 2002 graduation, according to the Murfreesboro Sun.

The Columbia Daily Herald, the Gallatin News-Examiner and the Buffalo River Review printed the names of students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi.

The Lawrenceburg Advocate printed the names of students inducted into Alpha Delta Pi.

MTSU student Matthew Joyner has won a $500 scholarship from the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives, noted the Cleveland Daily Banner.

The DNJ printed a photo of juniors Karen Soh, Glin Ng and Florence Fong building a snowman.

The DNJ printed a photo of student Yoshi Shagae breaking ice on some steps in preparation for the Japan-U.S. Center's annual Japanese New Year's celebration.

Dr. Bob Glenn, vice president, student affairs, said the application process at MTSU focuses on ACT and SAT scores and high school transcripts, reported the DNJ.

MTSU student Tia Stovall of Estill Springs was one of the 2002-03 recipients of scholarships from the Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship Foundation, according to the Winchester Herald-Chronicle.

The DNJ printed a photo of MTSU freshman Natalie Slanina bundled up against the cold on her way to class.

The DNJ printed a photo of MTSU students Robby Anderson and Tiffany Losier frolicking in the snow.

MTSU junior Jonathan Lewis earned All-American status during the National Mock Mediation Tournament, according to the Hickman County Times.

MTSU student Kaci Simpson will be presented at the 41st annual Dogwood Debutante Ball in Knoxville in April, noted the Jefferson City Standard-Banner.

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The Cleveland Daily Banner profiled MTSU student Chris Ownby, who is pursuing an aerospace degree.

MTSU student Meosha Denton competed on the Fox television program "American Idol," noted the DNJ.

The DNJ reported that Denton made the semifinals of "American Idol."

The DNJ printed photos of junior Hillary Touton and sophomores Justin Brown and Matthew Johnson working out at the Campus Recreation Center.



General Interest

MTSU administrators said they expect a nearly 10 percent increase in student enrollment this spring over Spring 2002, noted the DNJ, the Tullahoma News and the Murfreesboro Sun.

MTSU's spring enrollment reached 19,615, according to the Tullahoma News.

The Winchester Herald-Chronicle and the Southern Standard printed the names of students who made the Fall 2002 dean's list.

The Lenoir City News-Herald, the Camden Chronicle, the Buffalo River Review, the Selmer Independent-Appeal, the Monroe County Advocate, the Trenton Herald-Gazette, the Carthage Courier, the Hickman County Times, the Lauderdale Voice, the Jasper Journal, the Milan Mirror-Exchange, the Cleveland Daily Banner, the Gallatin News-Examiner, the Lebanon Democrat, the Macon County Times, the Cookeville Herald-Citizen, the Brownsville States-Graphic, the Tullahoma News, the Dayton Herald-News, the Roane County News, the Pikeville Bledsonian-Banner, the Jefferson City Standard-Banner, the Alamo Times, the Springfield Times, the Ardmore Community Shopper, the Lexington Progress, the Elk Valley Times, the Gainesboro Sentinel, the Marshall Gazette, the Bolivar Bulletin-Times, the Cannon Courier, the Franklin Review-Appeal, the Morristown Citizen Tribune, the Middle Tennessee Times, the Columbia Daily Herald, the Covington Leader, the Athens Post-Athenian, the Dickson Herald, the Mount Juliet News, the Sevierville Mountain Press, the Pulaski Citizen, the Brentwood Journal and the Lewis County Herald printed names of students who graduated following the Fall 2002 semester.

The DNJ printed the schedule for the Spring 2003 Honors Lecture Series.

MTSU's Murphy Center celebrated its 30th anniversary, according to the DNJ.

A new Academic Support Center is open in Peck Hall, noted the DNJ.

MTSU's Japan-U.S. Center held its annual New Year's celebration, according to the DNJ.

MTSU's Department of Public Safety conducted its annual Angel Tree party for needy children, noted the Elk Valley Times.

A student loan corporation will fund 12 four-year scholarships at MTSU beginning next academic year, reported the DNJ and the Tullahoma News.

Faculty, administrators and students tested a new electric tram on the MTSU campus, according to the DNJ.

Atsuko Kuratsuji, special coordinator, Japan-U.S. Center, made origami peace cranes at the Discovery Center to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, reported the DNJ.

The DNJ printed a calendar of MTSU's African-American History Month events.

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The MTSU chapter of the NAACP co-sponsored the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration, noted the DNJ.

Dr. Pat Spangler, medical director, Student Health Center, told the DNJ that mononucleosis is not transmitted solely through kissing.

Dr. Carol Ann Baily is the interim director of the June Anderson Women's Center, replacing Dr. Candace Rosovsky, noted the Lewisburg Tribune.

The JAWC hosted a free legal clinic for faculty, staff and students, noted the DNJ.

Charles R. Pruett, a new member of the MTSU Foundation Board, pledged $25,000 for the MTSU endowment scholarship fund, according to the Lawrenceburg Advocate.

Public safety officials sent out warnings after two female students reported being attacked in a campus parking lot, reported the DNJ.

Thousands of Tennesseans hold degrees from MTSU and about 20,000 students are enrolled currently, according to a DNJ editorial.

Rutherford County Magazine printed a photo of columns bearing the Greek letters of MTSU's fraternities.

MTSU is Rutherford County's fifth largest employer with 1,835 workers, noted Rutherford County Magazine.

Rutherford County Magazine printed a photo of fall leaves covering the ground at MTSU.

MTSU is the area's top selling point, according to Steve Benefield, president, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, noted Rutherford County Magazine.

Rutherford County Magazine calls viewing works of noted photographers at MTSU's Learning Resources Center one of "Ten Fun Things to Do in Rutherford County."

Country music star Wynonna spoke at MTSU to high school students about the music business as part of the "Grammy in the Schools Careers in Music" program, according to the DNJ.