MTSU Honors College

05/28/2026

A meaningful way to give back to our community!

On Thursday, June 4, Blue Coast Burrito (Memorial Blvd. location) is supporting Stepping Stones, a nonprofit dedicated to helping single women and women with children experiencing homelessness find healing and stability.

📍 1122 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro

When placing your order, simply say: “We’re here for Stepping Stones” and 10% of your purchase will be donated to support their mission.

Dine-in, takeout, and pre-ordered catering orders all count toward the fundraiser (delivery orders are excluded).

Come out, enjoy great food, and make a difference in the lives of women and families in our community. Every meal helps move someone one step closer to stability. 💙

05/27/2026

Congratulations, Ariel!

Ariel Nicastro, an alumna of the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College and former Buchanan Fellow, has been accepted into the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education’s U.S. Teaching Assis…

05/21/2026

Two Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) students have been selected for highly competitive, National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded summer research programs.

🦾 Dalyn Wachala, a engineering major, will participate in a robotics-focused program at West Virginia University.

🧪 Zahraa Al Rubaye, a major and Honors student, will conduct research through Auburn University’s CASE program.

These Research Experiences for Undergraduates provide hands-on opportunities to work alongside leading faculty mentors while preparing students for graduate school and careers in STEM.

Wachala said he was “incredibly happy and grateful” for the opportunity, while Al Rubaye looks forward to building her research skills and contributing to new discoveries.

“These students represent the very best of MTSU’s growing undergraduate research community,” said Dr. Jamie Burriss, director of the Undergraduate Research Center at MTSU.

Congratulations to both students on this outstanding achievement. 👏

Two students from Middle Tennessee State University have been selected for competitive National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates, or REU, programs at universities a…

05/19/2026

We are proud to recognize James Nobles, an incoming major from Hume-Fogg Academic High School, as a recipient of the Creighton & Elizabeth Hay Rhea Centennial Scholarship.

This prestigious award provides $4,000 per year, renewable for up to 5 years, supporting students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and a commitment to excellence in health-related fields.

Outside the classroom, James enjoys record collecting, photography, and music, bringing creativity and passion into all he does.

We look forward to seeing the impact he will make in healthcare and beyond. 💙 💉🩺

MTSU College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

05/19/2026

English major Jessica Pruitt has been awarded second place in the undergraduate playwriting competition at this year’s Southern Literary Festival for her original play, “(The Spaces) Between the Fireflies.” 👏

Pruitt’s play will be published in the 2026 SLF Anthology, and she presented a staged reading in April during 2026 Southern Literary Festival at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

This honor recognizes outstanding creative work by undergraduate writers across the Southern region.

05/18/2026

If you can't make it to campus this summer, try our virtual tour, which gives a 360° view of everything MTSU has to offer! https://bit.ly/mtsuvirtualtour

05/18/2026

We were honored to host Dr. Joan McRae for her fascinating presentation, “Lafayette in the American and French Revolutions.”

From his bold decision to cross the Atlantic at 19, to his deep friendship with George Washington, to his complicated role in the French Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette lived one of the most extraordinary lives of the 18th century. McRae brings his story to life with insight, humor, and incredible historical detail.

Watch the full lecture here: https://youtu.be/xxFtC3SJYDg
If you love history, revolutions, or just a great story, this one is worth your time.

This Buchanan Lecture Series presentation features Dr. Joan McCrae, a distinguished scholar of French medieval literature and longtime professor at Middle Te...

05/12/2026

Big congratulations to Donye Asberry and Alexis Katz on being selected for Medical Scientist Training Programs!

These nationally competitive MD/PhD programs prepare students to become leaders in medicine and biomedical research. Their success reflects the dedication, research experience, and faculty mentorship that help MTSU students stand out.

Read their story here: https://mtsunews.com/asberry-katz-selected-medical-scientist-training-programs/

MTSU College of Basic & Applied Sciences

Two Middle Tennessee State University Honors students have been selected for highly competitive Medical Scientist Training Program summer research opportunities, placing them among a small group of…

05/12/2026

Congratulations to all of our Spring 2026 Honors College graduates!!!

05/11/2026

Thinking about traveling abroad this summer? 🌍

Middle Tennessee State University humanities and Honors professor Joan McRae and student Tristan Howard recently joined WKRN’s “MTSU on 2” to share how international travel can broaden perspectives, build cultural understanding, and create unforgettable experiences.

From practical travel tips to stories about studying abroad in Japan, the segment highlights how stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and lifelong memories.

“One of my favorite memories was making dinner with friends from Germany, Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. while all communicating in Japanese,” Howard shared.

Read the full story and watch the segment here: https://mtsunews.com/mtsu-on-2-traveling-abroad-experience/

Learn more about MTSU Study Abroad opportunities: MTSU Office of Education Abroad

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With summer right around the corner, many people, some for the first time, will be pulling out their passports and preparing for an adventure abroad. Middle Tennessee State Unive…

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Honors alumna and former Honors Ambassador, Elizabeth Lawrence!

Middle Tennessee State University graduating senior Elizabeth Lawrence of Nashville will extend her academic journey beyond campus borders as she heads to Finland this summer on a Fulbright–Univers…