President’s Post

Student success remains my No. 1 priority at MTSU. Through the years, we have established a number of proven strategies to boost our students’ ability to persist to graduation. Here are some recent updates on our many Student Success initiatives: The Scholars Academy is a program for first-time, first-year students that assists with a smooth…

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The number of international students hosted by the United States recently surpassed pre-COVID enrollment numbers. Nepal, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Ghana in particular continue to experience growth. As a result, MTSU has focused recruitment efforts in these countries. The 2024 Economic Value Report from NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, found that international students studying at…

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Monica Smith is assistant to the president for community engagement, responsible for developing and supporting relationships with a broad range of community and civic organizations—including those in arts, culture, and history; religious organizations; and community support—and cultivating a campus environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. This, to me, is a very critical position…

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MTSU’s College of Graduate Studies offers 100-plus diverse graduate choices at the certificate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels, so that almost anyone can find their right fit. Our programs are designed to help students develop skills and knowledge to be successful in their careers. Here are some recent updates. New graduate degree programs launching this…

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More than 2,400 of MTSU’s undergraduate students are 25 or older. Expanding service to adult students represents one of the most significant opportunities to offset anticipated declines in the number of traditional-age college students. A group of 19 colleagues representing constituencies from across campus continues its work with a focus on three specific areas relating…

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