Middle Tennessee State University
Coverage of Middle Tennessee State University in the Nexus archive.
- Increased Middle TN State University Police presence expected this week for training
Middle Tennessee State University Police will increase their presence near the Rutherford Lot from June 22 to June 26 for emergency vehicle operations training. The department provided a contact number for inquiries.
- These universities in Tennessee are pushing to increase tuition. Here’s what we know
Several Tennessee public universities, including Middle Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee campuses, and Austin Peay State University, are proposing or approving tuition and fee increases for the 2026-27 academic year. The increases aim to fund scholarships, academic programs, and operational costs amid budget reductions and state funding cuts, with most universities citing 3% to 4.49% combined tuition and fee hikes.
- The AI Hype Index: AI gets booed in graduation season
Graduates at multiple U.S. universities booed AI-focused commencement speeches, including Eric Schmidt's address at the University of Arizona, reflecting concerns over job displacement and AI's societal impact. Despite public skepticism, OpenAI continues to secure legal victories, funding, and partnerships, while figures like Reese Witherspoon advocate for AI adoption.
- US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
Recent US college graduates booed commencement speakers advocating for AI, fearing it threatens their career prospects. During a speech at Middle Tennessee State University, music executive Scott Borchetta emphasized AI's transformative role in the industry, prompting negative reactions from graduates.
- Why College Students Are Booing AI
College students have booed commencement speakers who referenced AI at universities like University of Central Florida and University of Arizona. Media outlets interpreted the boos as a sign of growing anti-AI sentiment, but the author argues students actually embrace AI despite public backlash, highlighting its disruptive impact on education.
- Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI
Commencement speakers who discuss artificial intelligence are facing boos from the Class of 2026. The Class of 2026 is reacting negatively to mentions of AI. This reaction is occurring at universities such as University of Central Florida and Middle Tennessee State University.
- Lawmakers mum on where new US House map came from, but data shows two clear criteria
Tennessee’s new U.S. House map, introduced after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, splits Memphis to dilute the majority-Black district and create nine seats favoring Trump and Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s 2018 and 2024 vote shares. The map faces three lawsuits and criticism for partisan gerrymandering, with Republicans aiming to expand their congressional advantage from 8-1 to 9-0.