MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—Dr. Colby B. Jubenville, professor of sport management at Middle Tennessee State University, was selected by the Nashville Business Journal

for its second annual Forty Under 40 special section spotlighting top Nashville-area business leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industries and show dynamic leadership.

Winners were chosen from a pool of more than 300 names and more than 450 nominations.

University of Southern Mississippi, College of Health Alumni Spotlight

The University of Southern Mississippi College of Health recognized Dr. Colby Jubenville with its Alumni Spotlight focusing on extraordinary work done in the field with an emphasis on leadership. Dr. Jubenville received his Ph.D. in Health in Human Performance from Southern Miss in 1999 and his Masters in Coaching and Sport Administration in 1995.

Under the leadership of Jubenville, the sport management program at Middle Tennessee State University has graduated over 120 students. Jubenville was recently selected by the Nashville Business Journal as part of its second class of Forty Under 40 spotlighting top Nashville-area business leaders who excel in their industries and show dynamic leadership.

Jubenville attended Southern Miss after receiving a B.A. from Millsaps College where he lettered in the sport of football, and was selected as Defensive Lineman of the Year at the conclusion of his senior season. While attending Southern Miss, Jubenville initiated the football program at Belhaven College.

He is a life member of the Southern Miss Alumni Association as well as an Eagle Club member. Jubenville continues to stay connected to Southern Miss. academically by working with several graduates who studied under him at MTSU while pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees.

Will Partner for 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

In constant pursuit of vested partners who share similar core values, the Center for Sport Policy and Research has partnered with First Shot Basketball as a resource for its signature event, Murfmadness.

The Center will provide resources and guidance for the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to be held Saturday, May 1. The tournament is hosted by First Shot basketball, founded by former Middle Tennessee State University Coach Andy Herzer.

First Shot is an organization that seeks to provide an opportunity to all levels of basketball players with a strong emphasis on fundamentals and advanced skills of basketball. First Shot is predicated on building stronger, more courageous spirit to face opportunities and obstacles that the young are confronted by in life.

"Murfmadness aligns with our core values at CSPR and can be a great opportunity for parents to model good sportsmanship behaviors while competing in a fun and positive way," said Dr. Jubenville, director of CSPR. "Our kids need to see us modeling positive sportsmanship behavior and they will at this event. Andy does a great job making sure he puts 'first things first' with each of his programs and I expect this event will further illustrate his commitment to growing sport and people in a way that adds value."

Center Instituted as New Academic Unit at MTSU

The Center for Sport Policy and Research (CSPR) has officially been recognized by the Tennessee Board of Regents as an established new academic unit on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.

Founded in 2008, by Dr. Colby Jubenville, CSPR provides an opportunity for qualified graduate students and community partners to be part of a national platform that seeks to provide solutions by addressing administration and policy issues related to the sport industry. Further, by connecting with the Journal of Sport Administration and Supervision (JSAS), CSPR seeks to conduct research which can undergo review processes and perhaps become published by JSAS and will greatly advance MTSU, its graduate students, and industry leaders who want to gain familiarity with the scholarly publication process enhancing their professional qualifications.

"Being recognized as an established new academic unit at MTSU by the Tennessee Board of Regents affirms the recognition the Center is receiving for sustaining a regional and national presence," said Dr. Colby Jubenville, Director of CSPR. "Connecting MTSU by solidifying partnerships within the Middle Tennessee footprint creates a unique opportunity that will allow both the Center and MTSU to advance its mission."