MTSU College of Liberal Arts

Everyone belongs in the MTSU College of Liberal Arts! What a fantastic time welcoming new students at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)’s Admitted Student Day! With courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences being foundational in our General Education program, the MTSU True Blue Core, the MTSU College of Liberal Arts serves virtually every student on campus. There is a place for everyone! We had so much fun today—prospective students, current undergrads, graduate students, and associate deans. Looking at the photos can you tell which are which? Ultimately, it doesn’t matter! Everyone belongs! Many thanks to department chairs, faculty, staff, and most of all our guests for making it a great day! #belonging #liberalarts #trueblue

We are excited for Nashville Opera to be bringing their tour of "When Marian Sang: A Celebration of the Life of Marian Anderson" to Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) this Thursday, February 13 at noon. The performance is free, and parking is available in the lot next to the School of Music. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gujNwS4y.

CLA Dean Leah Tolbert Lyons joined WKRN News 2's Sam Chimenti live today to discuss how our disciplines prepare students for their futures and promote the upcoming production of "Our Town" in Tucker Theatre. https://lnkd.in/evT5vGYt

It's time for the 8th Annual True Blue Give! https://lnkd.in/eHXBAiBs

It’s Tee-shirt Tuesday in the MTSU College of Liberal Arts! This week’s focus is the tremendously talented Department of Theatre & Dance! The vivacity, dynamism, and spirit of teamwork in this group always blows me away! Our talented students impress me continuously. Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is fortunate to have access to the highest caliber theater and dance productions around! Kristi Shamburger (chair and musical theater Dynamo) Kate Goodwin (Stage Manager extraordinaire and GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Director) Alicia Fuss (Children’s theater expert and fabulous mentor) Jeff Gibson (CLA Associate Dean, former T&D Chair) And so many more! See for yourself… https://lnkd.in/eqaPT32t

"Documenting Democracy" was the cover story of our most recent CLA Magazine, and it's now available on MTSU News. Read the story to learn about how the Johnny Hayes Political Memorabilia Collection is making centuries of U.S. and Tennessee political history available to students and researchers at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Story link: https://lnkd.in/eB2E3qaX.

The latest issue of CLA Magazine is out now! Read the issue here: https://lnkd.in/eMU4wKve Inside this issue, you'll discover articles about: --The $52.4 million in economic activity?generated by the arts in our local community --Professor Sisavanh Houghton’s recognition?with the Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award --Belonging initiatives?making a difference in the Department of Communication Studies --40 years of the Governor’s School for the Arts, a commemoration of its incredible legacy? --The Johnny Hayes Political Memorabilia Collection?housed in our campus archives which documents centuries worth of American political campaign materials (cover story) --The inspiring journey of?CLA?alumnus Devin Bowles (’20)?from the stages of BDA?to the first national tour of?MJ: The Musical

Benjamin Hayes, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, has been named the superintendent of Stones River National Battlefield, the National Park Service announced. He will begin his assignment on Jan. 12. #trueBLUEproud #trueBLUE

Faculty News Four Political & Global Affairs faculty were recognized in MTSU's Make A Difference Program in Fall 2024. What is the Program? MTSU Student Affairs contacts graduating students every semester to ask them to identify MTSU staff or faculty who significantly contributed to their success. Who received a nomination? Swipe through to see more about Dr. Amy Atchison, Dr. Sekou Franklin, Dr. John Maynor, and Dr. David Trowbridge. Congratulations to these PGA faculty! If you want to nominate someone, keep an eye out during your graduation semester from Student Affairs.

Thanks to WGNS Radio for featuring two CLA stories this week! CLA Strategic Communications Manager Matthew Hibdon discussed the upcoming "Joys of the Season" premiere on WNPT - Nashville PBS and Professor Sean Foley (History) showcased his new Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) course on The History of Global Aviation. Visit this link to read more and listen to their segments: https://lnkd.in/eu2CxsDX.