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At publication time, a team of about 25 MTSU students produced content at Bonnaroo again, learning and working at one of the world’s premier livemusic experiences that doubles as a university classroom. “This is not playtime for them,” said Beverly Keel, dean of the College of Media and Entertainment. “This is really, I would say boots on the ground, but flip-flops on the ground.” See full coverage at MTSUNews.com.
mtsunews.com/bonnaroo-2022-day2
Teacher Factory
MTSU created a new center in its College of Education to focus on recruiting and retaining diverse teacher candidates, graduate students, and faculty in an effort to better serve and encourage students from underserved communities—particularly Black males. Professor Michelle Stevens was named director of the new Fairness, Justice, and Equity Center.
mtsunews.com/board-of-trusteesdec2021-recap
Extending a Hand
Low-income MTSU students needing help with child care costs can apply for about 40 grants of around $1,000 each semester beginning Fall 2022. The program, put into place with the 2021 closing of the Child Care Lab at Womack Lane Apartments, will allow MTSU to expand greatly the number of students receiving assistance. Grants will be available to students who are Pell-eligible.
mtsunews.com/child-care-grants-lowincome-students
Athletic Power
MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee will represent Conference USA for the third time on the NCAA Board of Directors, the top governing body for Division I athletics. McPhee, who previously served in the role in 2003–07 and 2010–13, was elected for the term through August 2024.
mtsunews.com/mcphee-elected-ncaaboard-of-directors-2022
Economics Prowess
The Economics graduate program within MTSU’s Jennings A. Jones College of Business made the U.S. News and World Report ranking of top U.S. programs for the first time. MTSU, which boasts both Ph.D. and master’s degrees in Economics, was among only three universities in Tennessee making the 139-school list.
mtsunews.com/economics-phd-usnews-ranking-2022
For Future Reference
The Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, designated America’s National Anthem: ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ in U.S. History, Culture and Law as one of the 10 outstanding reference sources of the year. Its editor, John R. Vile, is dean of MTSU’s University Honors College and a political scientist. ABC-CLIO published his book in January 2021.
