News and Features from MTSU

Over the next several years, MTSU's Aerospace program will move its center of operations down the road to the Shelbyville Municipal Airport. In late September, MTSU hosted an event in Shelbyville celebrating this milestone for the program. The event featured state and local officials, including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who spoke about the lasting effects this update will have on the program and the middle Tennessee economy.

Over the next several years, MTSU's Aerospace program will move its center of operations down the road to the Shelbyville Municipal Airport. In late September, MTSU hosted an event in Shelbyville celebrating this milestone for the program. The event featured state and local officials, including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who spoke about the lasting effects this update will have on the program and the middle Tennessee economy.

Bretlyn Warner is the new President of the Blue Zoo, MTSU's student section at Athletic events. She is on the show to discuss her plans this year for the student organization, with reminders of important dates on the calendar every student should be aware of as fans of MTSU sports.

MTSU Animation Department professor, Rodrigo Gómez is on the show to detail the projects students are able to create with MT IMAGINE, a client focused animation studio giving real world experiences to students.

Beka Crocket is the director of the Career Development Center on MTSU's campus. She is on the show with a special guest, Miranda Mitchell from Enterprise Rental Car to discuss the importance of the center and it's many corporate partnerships for students seeking jobs during their college years and after graduation.

PSA: Middle Tennessee State University’s Writing Center offers students of all experiences, backgrounds and skill levels an opportunity to hone their skills and become more confident putting words on the page.

Michai Mosby hails from Memphis but fell in love with MTSU. He is also the new SGA president for the 2023-2024 academic year. Michai is on the show to discuss his agenda for this year and what students can expect from their SGA representatives on campus.

Jimmy Mumford, department Chair of Art and Design, is on the show to preview the programs available to students, and why it's necessary to be a practitioner - enriching each student's skill set with real world experiences.

MTSU's Honors College is Tennessee's first public Honors College. This year it turns 50, and its Dean, Dr. John Vile, is on the show to discuss a bit of its history and several events planned this semester to celebrate this historic milestone.

Synopsis: The longtime host and producer of "MTSU On the Record," the university's multi-award-winning weekly public affairs radio show, sits down with WMOT News Director Mike Osborne to discuss nearly two decades of talking with MTSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, special visitors, supporters and advocates to share their — and the university's — accomplishments with the world, plus what led her to a multi-award-winning radio career before she joined MTSU. This final broadcast of "MTSU On the Record" also features comments members of the campus community who worked with Logue during her 21 years at MTSU until her retirement in August 2022.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Monique Richard Synopsis: The MTSU alumna talks about being a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Producer: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Deanna Little Synopsis: The professor of flute talks about "The Dolly Project," a 2019 CD of chamber music inspired by the compositions of Dolly Parton.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Charlie Dahan Synopsis: The recording industry professor explains his doctoral dissertation on the need to preserve historic recording studios.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile Synopsis: The University Honors College dean and political scientist discusses his book "Prayer in American Public Life: An Encyclopedia."

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Susan Knowles Synopsis: The digital humanities fellow at the Center for Historic Preservation discusses her doctoral dissertation on Tennessee marble in civic architecture.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Sean Foley and Raghad Synopsis: The MTSU history professor and Saudi disc jockey describe a March 2022 concert in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which reflects the changing contemporary music industry in the kingdom.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Don Aliquo Sr. and Don Aliquo Jr. Synopsis: Don Aliquo Jr., a professor of saxophone and jazz studies, joins his father and fellow musician, Don Aliquo Sr., in Pennsylvania for a discussion of family, performing, and teaching.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Dennis Mullen Synopsis: The chair of the Department of Biology previews the STEM Summer Camp, which is scheduled for July 11-15.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Karen Reed Synopsis: The education librarian explains a study she co-authored about COVID-19's impact on university library personnel.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Jim McKairnes Synopsis: The adjunct professor in the Department of Media Arts analyzes television producer Norman Lear's impact on television as Lear approaches his 100th birthday.