Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. in the Student Union Atrium (1768 MTSU Blvd., Murfreesboro).
In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, MTSU will be officially closed Monday, Jan. 20. Classes begin for the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 21, with the King observance the following day.
Speakers for the celebration will include Dakota Logan of The Point Campus Ministry and Student Government Association President Michai Mosby.
“It is an incredible honor to speak at MTSU’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration,” Mosby said. “Dr. King’s legacy of justice, equality and service continues to inspire us as we strive to build a campus and community that reflect those ideals. This event is a reminder that we all have a role to play in creating a more inclusive and equitable world.”
Other guests include the men of the Murfreesboro Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, of which King was a member, and women of the Murfreesboro Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, of which Mrs. King was an honorary member. The Rev. Vincent Windrow, pastor of Olive Branch Church and retired associate vice provost at MTSU, will provide remarks on the history of the True Blue Pledge as it relates to the late civil rights leader.
The public is invited to attend the celebration. Parking is available just north of the building off Blue Raider Drive.
Off-campus visitors can obtain a temporary parking permit from the Parking and Transportation Services office at 205 City View Drive or pay by plate by visiting this webpage, and clicking the appropriate link under “Visitor Parking.” Visitor permits are $2 per day. A campus parking map is available here and more information is available here.
For more information about the celebration, call 615-898-5812 or email ida@mtsu.edu.