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First four MTSU students admitted to medical school through Meharry partnership
Rural Tennessees are closer to more trained doctors with the successful promotion of the first four undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University in a special partnership with Nashville’s Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. became.
Maria Hite of La Vergne describes the ongoing journey of Claire Ritter from Nashville, Pierce Creighton from Lascassas and Kirolos Michael from Brentwood. They are five months after completing her first three years of study in the designated university’s pre-med school curriculum and four years of study in medical school.
This is all part of the Medical School Early Acceptance Program (MSEAP), a collaboration between MTSU’s College of Basic and Applied Sciences and Meharry. The program’s purpose is to increase the number of primary care physicians serving underserved populations and reduce healthcare disparities in rural Tennessee.
Dr. James EK Hildreth, President and CEO of Meharry College of Medicine, said:
“The opportunities that this MTSU-Meharry partnership will bring to both this cohort of health care students and ultimately to people in remote and underserved areas of the state who otherwise would not have access to health care. “We are pleased with the first cohort of students from MTSU and look forward to this continued partnership.”
In addition to Hite, Ritter, Creighton and Michael, there are 20 students in total, 4 in the 3rd year, 8 in the 2nd year and 4 in the 1st year of the program at MTSU. This program was announced in his 2018. Hite, Ritter, Creighton and Michael were in her first grade class.
Greg Van Patten, dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, said the program was “a very talented group of people who want to make a difference for the people of the state by making top-notch health care accessible to everyone.” It attracts well-meaning students.
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MTSU’s Community Holiday Gift “Joys of the Season”‘ Premiered December 5th
MTSU’s College of Liberal Arts presents the 2022 edition of “Joys of the Season.” This is his showcase of annual holiday-themed art that will premiere on TV and online on Monday, December 5th at 6pm on True Blue TV at MTSU. https://mtsu.edu/TrueBlueTV.
The 30-minute program will also air on the university’s Facebook page and YouTube channel and serve as a special edition of the university’s monthly television magazine program, Out of the Blue. The show will repeat on True Blue TV throughout December and air on News Channel 5+ in Nashville His Market.
“Joys of the Season” refocuses the creativity of MTSU’s Music and Drama and Dance Department students and faculty, recorded live inside the college’s Hinton Hall and Tucker Theater, and at the home of Associate Professor of Drama Christy Shamberger. it was done. See the full line-up for the show. https://mtsunews.com/joys-of-the-season-2022/.
“The diversity of our liberal arts colleges is outstanding in this show,” says Leah Lyons, dean of the liberal arts department. “There really is something for everyone in this wonderful production.”
“Joys of the Season” began in 2015 as an evening of live performances and displays at the Tucker Theater showcasing the performing arts departments of liberal arts colleges. This program was interrupted by the pandemic in his 2020. As we head into 2021, organizers say bringing 2021’s ‘Joys’ to the screens will help them reach a wider audience and keep everyone safer at future art events. I noticed.
MTSU Employees Raise Nearly $145k annual charitable donation
This year’s theme is “Make a Difference,” and the university’s 2022-23 Employee Charitable Giving Campaign did just that, pledging a record amount of nearly $145,000, surpassing the campaign goal of $142,500.
MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee applauded the university’s 830 faculty and staff participants for once again taking the opportunity and demonstrating true blue spirit by pledging a total of $144,906.
“Inflationary pressures have affected us all this year, but we are taking this time to give back to our employees to support the most vulnerable among our neighbors and friends across our community. It’s no surprise that we’ve found it’s more important than ever to do.” McPhee.
MTSU’s annual charitable giving campaign supports worthy causes over the next year with monthly payroll deductions from employees, but also allows one-time lump sum donations at the donor’s discretion. Attendees can nominate gifts for over 140 organizations from a list of 10 independent charities and 3 allied charities, including Community Health Charities, Community Shares, and local United Way organizations.
MTSU Appoints 10 Community Leaderss Planning Advisory Committee
Ten business leaders from the region have been named to the advisory board for MTSU’s Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chairs of Excellence of Urban and Regional Planning.
“Members of the Advisory Board will include community stakeholders who invest time and resources in making Middle Tennessee a better place to live,” said current chairman of MTSU’s Business and Economic Research. Center Director Murat Arik said. “With the tremendous and continued growth of our region, this Commission provides a forum for discussing regional and urban issues and developing solutions to foster effective economic development. To do.”
The committee includes:
- Paul Martin Jr., Chief Managing Member, Chairman, Clarity Resources LLC
- Fulya Baysal-Gurel, Interim Associate Dean of Research, Tennessee State University
- Patrick Camac, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
- Kendrick Curtis, deputy executive director of the Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, said:
- Ryan Egley, Chairman and CEO, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
- Brad Gibson, Chief Corporate Business Officer, Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation
- Cliff Lippard, Executive Director, Tennessee Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
- Lori Odom, Senior Vice President of Economic Development and International Business, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Nashville Area Council Executive Director Michael Skipper said:
- Michelle Steele, Associate Dean and Director of Leadership and Public Service, Lipscomb University
Founded in 1997, the Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning promotes applied research and services with a focus on regional and urban planning and encourages debate and solutions. It aims to provide a forum that produces and supports the on-campus development of curriculum materials and faculty familiar with detailed local issues.
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