Murfreesboro, TN – A major milestone is about to unfold at Middle Tennessee State University, where the highly anticipated $74.8 million Applied Engineering Building is set to officially open its doors this Wednesday morning. At 10:00 a.m. on August 6, the university will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the sprawling new facility, located at the corner of Alumni Drive and Blue Raider Drive.
Covering an impressive 90,000 square feet, the cutting-edge complex will serve as the new home for MTSU’s acclaimed Mechatronics Engineering program, alongside other Engineering Technology specialties. It’s more than just a building—it’s a hub for hands-on innovation, equipped with state-of-the-art robotics, advanced equipment, and the kind of space that sparks future-ready learning and collaboration.
MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee will lead the celebration, welcoming guests and sharing some of the university’s latest accomplishments. He’ll be joined by Engineering Technology Chair Ken Currie, College of Basic and Applied Sciences Dean Greg Van Patten, standout graduate student and scholar-athlete Abbie Lee, and industry leaders Jeff Buck from Automation Nth and Brandon Johnson of Assurant…