MURFREESBORO, Tenn., March 20 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news release:

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University seniorreligious studiesandnursingdouble majorEli Wardswept his arm over the five striking, colorful stained glass images depicting the stories of faith and perseverance of the patients he worked with for his research project.

It was one of the almost 200 projects showcased recently inside the Student Union Ballroom at Middle Tennessee State University's 18th annual research exposition that culminates"Scholars Week," a premier research expo each spring giving students like Ward the opportunity to present their wide range of projects and passions to the campus community.

"I think that...