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“CLA is a dynamic college committed to the ideals of a classical liberal arts education, which introduces students to the broader world and helps them craft a framework with which to understand it. Moreover, a liberal arts education teaches students to communicate effectively, think critically, work with diverse people, tackle uncertainty, and solve complex problems. In addition to the intrinsic value of acquiring those skills, employers increasingly report that they look for broadly educated employees who can respond to the demands of our rapidly changing society with limited oversight. The health of our communities depends upon an engaged, educated, and diverse citizenry. Explore our website to learn more about our academic programs and events and then join us on our mission to change the world one student at a time.”

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MTSU theatre students present gripping reimagining of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ Nov. 5-8 [+VIDEO]

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children.[ Read More ]

Members of the Mock Trial Association at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., gather for a group photo during “The ’Boro Brawl” collegiate mock trial invitational on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, on campus. More than 20 association members dedicated their efforts to organizing and hosting the two-day tournament, which welcomed 18 teams from 11 colleges and universities for MTSU's first mock trial invitational since 2018. (MTSU photo by Mike Davis)

MTSU students revive collegiate mock trial tournament after eight-year hiatus

Middle Tennessee State University’s Mock Trial Association welcomed 18 teams representing 11 colleges and universities to campus in mid-October for “The ’Boro Brawl,” marking the return of collegiate mock trial competition to MTSU for the first time since 2018.The two-day invitational brought students from eight states to compete in simulated courtroom proceedings, testing their legal reasoning, public speaking and advocacy skills.[ Read More ]

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