Donor Impact Stories

MTSU launches ‘Where Every Note Counts’ scholarship campaign to support music students

The campaign aims to remove financial barriers so students can focus on their education, participate fully in ensembles and performances, and prepare for careers in music and related fields.
April 2026

MTSU community contributes $1.2M, more than 1,600 gifts during 2026 True Blue Give

Held Feb. 10-12, the three-day campaign reflected participation from alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends across 33 states.
February 2026

Alum’s estate gift supports history, theatre scholarships

History graduate Bob Pickard (’76) reconnects with campus and explores programs that shaped his commitment to education and public service.
December 2025

Endowment Honors Coach Dean Hayes and Pioneers of MTSU Athletics

Hayes family gift ensures future generations of Blue Raiders will benefit from the same spirit of perseverance that defined early trailblazers.
October 2025

A Lifetime of Service to Help Others Thrive

Alum Donald McDonald and his wife, Frances, make transformative gift to enhance the new Applied Engineering Building while supporting Aerospace program and student scholarships.
October 2025

A Vision for Mechatronics and Beyond at MTSU

Family of Dr. Richard Gould contributes major gifts in memory of former college leader at the new Applied Engineering Building.
October 2025

Building Bridges for Young Minds

Media college renamed in honor of music industry trailblazer Scott Borchetta, recognizing his support for students at MTSU.
August 2025

Lasting Gifts for Blue Raider Athletics

MTSU celebrates the opening of the transformational Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center.
July 2025

Rotarians Giving Back, Empowering Students

Rotary Club of Murfreesboro celebrates impact on MTSU students as scholarship momentum grows.
June 2025

A Love Story That Endures

Alumni couple Elaine and Rick Warwick endow College of Education scholarships to support the next generation of educators.
February 2025

Honoring a Legacy

Scholarship for students suffering parental loss created by alumni family as a memorial to Trevor Hornsby, an accounting graduate.
July 2024

Memorial Gift Supports Students as Tribute to Family

Alumni Casey and Courtney Brown created a meaningful scholarship in memory of Casey’s late parents, Elkin and Billye Ann Brown.

An Alumna’s Reflection on Why Giving Matters

Emily (Musselman) Long shares her insights on the significance of making a gift to support MTSU.

Generous Gifts Paving the Way for Future Nurses

MTSU alum, donor Clyde Hall says ‘it’s a joy’ to provide scholarships to nursing students.

Jan. 2024

Witherspoon scholarship linked to love story, library work

Endowed by alum Don Witherspoon (’64) in tribute to his wife Hanna’s (’64) work and love story started in the Walker Library.
June 2021

Beloved Community Stalwart a Champion for Blue Raiders

MTSU alumna, advocate Dr. Liz Rhea remembered for philanthropy, support.
May 2019