Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Mailing Address:
Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Middle Tennessee State University, Box 79
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Main Office:
BDA 301
Telephone: (615) 898-2981
Fax: (615) 898-5735

Department Chair:
Dr. Olaf Berwald
Olaf.Berwald@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-2982

Executive Assistant:
Charlie Vick
Charlie.Vick@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5728

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MTSU News

Tim Rosser, associate professor in the Department of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., shares a tearful remembrance of his brother-in-law, Kevin Cosgrove, who perished when the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City collapsed during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during the 12th annual 9/11 Remembrance ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial outside the Tom H. Jackson Building on campus on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the fateful events. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)

‘Never forget’: On 25th anniversary, MTSU 9/11 speaker recounts bravery of brother-in-law’s final moments

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