Middle Tennessee State University is a public research university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, founded in 1911. The Blue Raiders compete in Conference USA at the Division I level. MTSU is one of the largest universities in Tennessee and is known for its nationally ranked programs in recording industry, aerospace, business, education, and the liberal arts. The university is situated in the heart of Middle Tennessee, just 30 miles southeast of Nashville, and benefits from its proximity to one of the world's leading music and entertainment industries. MTSU is recognized for producing graduates who…