Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Get an inside look at academic leadership at MTSU through the perspective of Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost and Chief Academic Officer.
As the longest-serving academic chief among Tennessee’s public universities, Dr. Byrnes plays a key role in supporting more than 330 academic programs, helping shape the educational experience for thousands of students.
A Murfreesboro native, Dr. Byrnes joined the MTSU faculty in 1991. His deep roots in the community give him a unique vantage point on the university’s growth and the transformation of the region over the years.
#MTSU #OutOfTheBlue
Get an inside look at academic leadership at MTSU through the perspective of Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost and Chief Academic Officer.
As the longest-serving academic chief among Tennessee’s public universities, Dr. Byrnes plays a key role in supporting more than 330 academic programs, helping shape the educational experience for thousands of students.
A Murfreesboro native, Dr. Byrnes joined the MTSU faculty in 1991. His deep roots in the community give him a unique vantage point on the university’s growth and the transformation of the region over the years.
#MTSU #OutOfTheBlue
