It’s a mixed scorecard for Tennessee’s housing market in the latest quarterly analysis from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center.
For a second time, Tennessee Historical Commission denies request to remove KKK leader’s name from MTSU building
A building at Middle Tennessee State University will continue bearing the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest, the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
Why a Thai American man from Murfreesboro spent a week as a Buddhist monk
Becoming a temporary monk is considered a rite of passage for young men in Thailand, but it largely has not carried over to Thai communities in the U.S. Don Srisuriyo, 26, wanted to take on the challenge.
Student reporter roundup
Today, we’re hosting a reporter roundup — student edition!
MTSU Board of Trustees vows greater transparency after approving tuition increase
Middle Tennessee State University decided to raise tuition and fees 2.98% last week. Shortly after the Board of Trustees’ vote, the Student Government Association expressed disappointment about how the increase was handled, citing concerns about student input.
Economist: Rising interest rates will increase rental prices, too
The director of MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center says that when interest rates go up, so does demand for rental homes and apartments. He says that could be lucrative for landlords and further increase already high rents.
Tennessee teens are collecting data on urban heat for new MTSU study
A group of Nashville teenagers wore temperature sensors for one week as part of a new research effort from MTSU. The data show whether driving to a summer job, playing soccer or shopping with friends, they were exposed to dangerous heat basically every time they stepped outside their homes last week.
Black males aren’t graduating with their peers from Tennessee colleges. What are the solutions?
The six-year graduation rate for Black males at public colleges is at least 20 percentage points below the rates of their peers each year, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
From Kindergarten To College, Masks Make A Spotty But Divisive Comeback In Tennessee
Masking in schools has become so divisive that even Tennessee’s health commissioner won’t suggest whether districts should require face coverings. But at the same time, she’s asking for help so the state avoids overrunning children’s hospitals with pediatric COVID patients.
Prices Are Going Up At Middle Tennessee State University
Students at Middle Tennessee State University will see a higher price tag next year, even though many urged the school not to raise costs.
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