Development Office
Strategic Partnerships
Building Meaningful Connections with MTSU
At MTSU, we believe in the power of collaboration. Through strategic partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations, we create opportunities that strengthen our students’ education, advance faculty research, and drive innovation across Tennessee and beyond.
Whether it’s sponsoring programs, supporting workforce development, or investing in new initiatives, our partners help shape the future of MTSU while gaining access to a pipeline of talented graduates, thought leaders, and innovative solutions.
Together, we create impact that extends far beyond campus.
Corporate Engagement Opportunities
- Talent Development: Connect with a highly skilled and diverse pool of students and alumni.
- Workforce development through: Applied Leadership Program, Workplace Workshops, Leadership Certificates, Executive Education, or Professional Selling Certificate
- Career fair engagement, access to student pipeline for job openings
- Research & Innovation: Collaborate with faculty experts on research, applied projects, and industry solutions.
- Working with MTSU Centers for Excellence at the Jones College of Business
- Working in the Classroom
- Brand Visibility: Gain recognition through sponsorships and philanthropy as a partner advancing higher education and community growth.
- Community Impact: Support initiatives that strengthen Middle Tennessee’s economy and workforce.
Meet the Director
Brad Tammen
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement
Middle Tennessee State University
Brad.Tammen@mtsu.edu
615.898.2952
Brad serves as the primary point of contact for organizations looking to engage with MTSU. He works closely with corporate and community leaders to identify opportunities for collaboration that align with the University’s strengths and each partner’s goals.
News & Media Coverage
Stay up to date on how MTSU is working with partners across the state and region to advance education, innovation, and opportunity.
MTSU University Advancement Division
Box 109
Wood Stegall Center
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
devofc@mtsu.edu
Phone: 615.898.2502
Fax: 615.898.2187
Toll free: 877.444.MTSU
MTSU Alumni Association
alumni@mtsu.edu
615.898.2922
Stay engaged with MTSU! Join us for alumni events and networking opportunities with your fellow Blue Raiders. Visit the MTSU Alumni website below to learn more.