Social Work in Sport and Athletics, Mental Health and the Athlete's Wellbeing

Where Every Note Counts | Investing in the Future of the MTSU School of Music

MTSU's School of Music has launched its first-ever capital campaign, Where Every Note Counts, to expand scholarship opportunities for music students and members of the Band of Blue from across the university.In this episode, School of Music Director Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass discusses the campaign's goals, its impact on student success, and how philanthropic support will help the next generation of musicians and performers thrive at MTSU.

How to Get Into Television Production (Real Story from MTSU Alum)

On this episode, discover how Nic Dugger turned his passion into a successful career in television and event production.A proud graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Nic credits his experience—especially within the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment—for helping shape his path in the entertainment industry.Now serving as Executive Director of the MidSouth Emmy Awards, Nic continues to give back by creating opportunities for MTSU students to gain real-world experience. Through their involvement in the annual Emmy Awards telecast, students get a behind-the-scenes look at professional television production.

What Is the Role of a Provost? Duties, Role, and Leadership at MTSU

On this episode, get an inside look at academic leadership at MTSU through the perspective of Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. As the longest-serving academic chief among Tennessee’s public universities, Dr. Byrnes plays a key role in supporting more than 330 academic programs, helping shape the educational experience for thousands of students.A Murfreesboro native, Dr. Byrnes joined the MTSU faculty in 1991. His deep roots in the community give him a unique vantage point on the university’s growth and the transformation of the region over the years.

How Do You Make the Freshest Chocolate Milk in the World?

On this special podcast episode of "Out of the Blue," we follow a bottle of our "world famous" chocolate milk from the farm to the store. See how Agriculture students start their day at the MTSU Dairy Farm, carefully milking the herd and ensuring top-quality care every step of the way. That fresh milk doesn’t travel far—it heads straight to the MTSU Creamery on campus, where it’s crafted into rich, delicious chocolate milk.The best part? It doesn’t stay on campus. Bottled and ready, it makes its way into local stores across the city. Follow us along on the journey to the best chocolate milk in the world! Get more info on the Agriculture program 👉 https://agriculture.mtsu.edu/ More info on the MTSU Farm Laboratories 👉 https://agriculture.mtsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2024/06/FarmLabsBroc.pdf 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Current students discuss caring and milking the cows every day, rain or shine; what goes into the making of chocolate milk from a local farm 12:22 - Processing the milk and transporting it to the MTSU Creamery located in the middle of campus. 24:27 - Delivering the chocolate milk to local stores around the city; the impact of a student-first learning environment within the Agriculture program at MTSU with an alumni interview

Social Work in Sport and Athletics, Mental Health and the Athlete's Wellbeing

As the world of athletics continues to evolve, so does the support system behind it. Inside the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences is a new graduate certificate program in Sport Social Work, designed to prepare professionals to meet the unique mental health and social service needs of athletes and athletic communities. On this episode we sit down the Dr. Justin Singleton, the director of the program, and Kobi Jones, the pilot student, who gives us her perspective as the first one through the program.