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PGA faculty, staff, and students recently attended “Leadership and Public Service: Past, Present, and Future” featuring former Senators Lamar Alexander and Bill Frist. Pictured here (top left) is Dr. Bill Frist with Chair Dr. Mandi Bailey. Dr. Bailey interned in Frist’s office during her time at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

📸 Photo Credits: @mtsusidelines @mtsugorecenter @mtsu news photographers

From MTSU News (by Nancy DeGennaro)
“Two of Tennessee’s most influential public servants returned to Middle Tennessee State University on Monday, Oct. 19, to reflect on leadership, bipartisanship and the value of civic engagement while highlighting a new chapter in preserving the state’s political history.

Former Republican U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bill Frist took the stage at Tucker Theatre on campus for “Leadership and Public Service: Past, Present, and Future,” a wide-ranging conversation that drew on decades of experience in government, education, healthcare and philanthropy, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

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Throughout the conversation, Alexander and Frist emphasized the importance of leadership rooted in service and personal relationships as well as a willingness to “work across the aisle” with lawmakers who held differing political viewpoints.

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The event also highlighted MTSU’s role in preserving the history of public service through its stewardship of Frist’s professional papers.

For the past four years, archivists at the Albert Gore Research Center, part of the MTSU College of Liberal Arts, have been processing Frist’s extensive collection, which documents his groundbreaking career in medicine, his years in the U.S. Senate, his leadership as Senate majority leader and his work after public office in healthcare, conservation and philanthropy.

Frist said MTSU’s commitment to history, archives and public scholarship made it the right home for the collection.”

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Come join us for our spooky study night! Make sure to bring your friends! #odk #mtsu 💙

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Special event coming up soon! The first 50 students will receive a free copy of Lamar’s book, courtesy of MTSU Trustee Mr. Stephen Smith!

Middle Tennessee State University will welcome former U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bill Frist to campus on Monday, Oct. 19 for a conversation exploring leadership, public service and civic engagement.

“Leadership and Public Service: Past, Present, and Future” will begin at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in Tucker Theatre, 615 Champion Way. The event is free and open to the community, and a reception will follow. Free event parking will be available at the MTSU Smith Baseball Field parking lot.

Kent Syler, MTSU professor of political science and special projects coordinator for the Gore Center, said students will have an opportunity to hear firsthand from two people whose careers offer lessons in civic leadership.

“I hope they walk away understanding the importance of public service, and the importance of doing it the right way,” Syler said. “These presentations will be more about civic leadership, working for your community and state, the importance of that and how to do it.”

Read more: https://mtsunews.com/2026/10/07/lamar-alexander-bill-frist-speak-mtsu/

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Hey Blue Raiders! 👋🏼 Need a way to the polls to vote during early voting for the upcoming elections? We’ve got you covered! 👆🏼

Join us at the @mtsuhonors college on October 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. for a patriotic walk to the polls!

Scan the QR Code to sign up! Here are a some rule to keep in mind before attending.

🗳️ Follow All Laws & Stay Safe
💙Remain on sidewalks at all times unless otherwise directed.
❤️ Obey all traffic signals and crosswalk rules.
Do not block roads, entrances, or pedestrian pathways.
🤍 Follow any instructions given by campus officials or law enforcement.

🗳️ Respect Everyone
💙 This is a nonpartisan civic engagement event focused on voting.
❤️ All participants, regardless of political affiliation, must treat others with respect.
🤍 No harassment, intimidation, or confrontation will be tolerated.

🗳️ Signage & Messaging
💙 Signs are allowed but must not include:
❌ Hate speech
❌Threats or violent language
❤️ Signs will have to be approved by ADP
MUST NOT be political signage, as it’s against the law to display any party- or political-branded signage or wearables.
🤍 Messaging should remain appropriate for a campus environment.

🗳️ Stay With the Group
💙 Walk together as a group to maintain organization and safety.
❤️ Do not wander off or disrupt the flow of the parade.

🗳️ No Weapons or Prohibited Items
❤️ Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
💙Follow all university policies regarding prohibited items.

❤️💙🤍If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Amerdem@mtsu.edu! ❤️💙🤍

#andrewgoodmanfoundation #voteeverywhere #studentsatthepolls #mtsu

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Meet Lucas Daggs! 💙

From pipelayer to Buchanan Transfer Fellow!

Lucas Daggs is taking his experience in the construction industry to the next level as a Commercial Construction Management major at MTSU.

A transfer student from Nashville State Community College, Lucas works as a labor foreman while pursuing his degree through our School of Concrete and Construction Management.

He was also selected as a Buchanan Transfer Fellow through MTSU’s Honors College!

His advice? “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

Read Lucas’ story at the link in our bio! #MTSU #TrueBlue

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MTSU advisors at NACADA 2026 in OKC 💙💙We learned so much & are more than ready to help guide you through your academic careers. #mtsu #jonescollegeofbusiness #jcbadvising

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Meet your MTSU ODK officers for the ‘26-‘27 school year! I am so excited to introduce all of our wonderful officers! 💙 #odk #mtsu

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Event Schedule for Fall 2026! 💙🗓️ Can’t wait to see you all out at our events this semester😊
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#mtsu #phikappaphi #honors #murfreesboro

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First, I give honor to Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior; He’s been wonderful to me.

On September 17th, I had the incredible honor of being one of the students in conversation with Dr. Sheryll Cashin for MTSU’s Constitution Day, tackling the big question: “What Would the Founding Fathers Think of Today’s Supreme Court?”

During our conversation, I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Cashin two questions:

1. As we approach the midterm elections next month and in light of Tennessee’s recent redistricting, how do you believe the Supreme Court’s weakening of the enforcement provisions in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has impacted the protections guaranteed by the 15th Amendment?

2. While the 13th Amendment officially abolished slavery, it includes a critical exception: ‘except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.’ Legal scholars and civil rights advocates frequently examine how this clause enabled historical systems like convict leasing and continues to influence current policies on prison labor and mandatory minimums. What do you think the framers of the 13th Amendment would think about how it has been applied across time?

Dr. Cashin is a prominent legal scholar and the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law, Civil Rights and Social Justice at Georgetown University. She graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, earned a master’s degree in English Law with honors from Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar, and received her J.D. with honors from Harvard Law School. Her distinguished career also includes clerking for Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and advising on urban policy in the Clinton White House.

This special day also carried a tribute to the late Elizabeth “Liz” McPhee, the beloved First Lady of @mtsu , an incredible educator, and a pillar of the campus community whose legacy continues to inspire us all. Sharing the stage and being part of this event was an unforgettable experience!

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MTSU celebrated Dolly Day on Friday! At 11:35 a.m., MTSU Honors College and School of Music faculty member Angela Tipps performed Dolly Parton’s iconic song “9 to 5” through the Honors Bell Tower. #DollyDay #9to5 @mtsuhonors @dollyparton @mtsuschoolofmusic @mtsucla

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We had a great Constitution Day 2026 last week!

Professor Sheryll Cashin visited PGA ahead of her speaking event later in the afternoon. Many students (some of whom are not pictured) were able to meet Prof. Cashin and chat about topics ranging from the Constitution to law school and many things in between.

After, PGA students, faculty, and staff joined others from across campus in reading the Constitution under Peck Hall, followed by a question and answer student-led panel with Professor Cashin. Our own Morgan Kirkpatrick, Pre-Law & Honors major, was part of the panel.

Thank you to @americandemocracymtsu @mtsuhonors @mtsucla @mtsu and our guests for a great Constitution Day!

Read more: https://mtsunews.com/2026/09/21/mtsu-constitution-day-2026-sheryll-cashin/

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First study night of the year is this Monday! It is open to all honors students so bring your friends, see you soon! #odk

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