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Fall 2025 Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC)
I wish to turn a spotlight on MTSU’s statewide role in small business development in this newsletter. Created by Congress in 1980 and adopted by Tennessee in 1984, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program combines the resources of higher education, government, and the private sector to support the development of small businesses. In 2004,
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Fall 2025 Daniels Center
The Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center is nearing a decade of service! Its grand opening was Nov. 5, 2015. This fall, there is a planned renovation for the center that will combine its first-floor and third-floor spaces as well as allow for growth. The Charlie Daniels Legacy Wall has been installed
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Fall 2025 Parking and Transportation
Parking and Transportation Services is enhancing its Pay-By-Plate visitor vehicle registration system to provide even more convenience and flexibility. With the upcoming upgrades, visitors, vendors, and non-University contract workers will have access to an easy-to-use online platform that offers a variety of parking options. Customers can purchase parking for specific days and times— either as
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Fall 2025 Student Success
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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Fall 2025 International Affairs
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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