Out of the Blue from MTSU

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.

MTSU's College of Behavioral and Health Sciences is Reorganized | Departments Merge, Move and Get Renamed

Effective July 1, 2026, the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences will officially reorganize, bringing new opportunities, fresh leadership structures, and an expanded vision for student success. Dean Peter Grandjean joins us on this podcast to break down what this transformation means for students, faculty, and the future of the college.

MTSU & Nashville School of Law Launch New M.S. in Legal Studies

Later this year, MTSU will launch a new program, a Master of Science in Legal Studies, collaborating with the Nashville School of Law. On this episode we sit down with the he program's director, Sandy Benson as she explains the ins and outs of what this new program will include and how to apply.