Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
On this May episode of "Out of the Blue," get an inside look at the people, innovation, and stories shaping MTSU.
We sit down with Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, to explore the evolution of MTSU’s academic programs and hear his unique perspective on how both the university and Murfreesboro have transformed over the decades. As both a longtime faculty member and a local, his insights offer a rare look at growth from the inside out.
Plus, Karli Sutton from True Blue TV gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of the brand-new "Out of the Blue" set—an eye-catching redesign brought to life by a talented alumna and expertly crafted by the Center for Educational Media team.
And don’t miss our spotlight on Nic Dugger, a proud MTSU graduate whose journey through television and live event production has led him to an exciting leadership role with the Mid-South Emmy Awards.
0:00 • Episode Intro
01:12 • MTSU's academic landscape - University Provost, Dr. Mark Byrnes
11:20 • "Out of the Blue" set redesign
18:40 • TV Production and Emmy Awards - Alum Nic Dugger
#MTSU #OutOfTheBlue
On this May episode of "Out of the Blue," get an inside look at the people, innovation, and stories shaping MTSU.
We sit down with Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, to explore the evolution of MTSU’s academic programs and hear his unique perspective on how both the university and Murfreesboro have transformed over the decades. As both a longtime faculty member and a local, his insights offer a rare look at growth from the inside out.
Plus, Karli Sutton from True Blue TV gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of the brand-new "Out of the Blue" set—an eye-catching redesign brought to life by a talented alumna and expertly crafted by the Center for Educational Media team.
And don’t miss our spotlight on Nic Dugger, a proud MTSU graduate whose journey through television and live event production has led him to an exciting leadership role with the Mid-South Emmy Awards.
0:00 • Episode Intro
01:12 • MTSU's academic landscape - University Provost, Dr. Mark Byrnes
11:20 • "Out of the Blue" set redesign
18:40 • TV Production and Emmy Awards - Alum Nic Dugger
#MTSU #OutOfTheBlue
