MURFREESBORO, Tenn., March 11 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news release:

By Dustin Stout

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Tracey Bowden didn't return to school because she had to.

A seasoned human resources leader at Nissan North America with multiple degrees, Bowden was already well established in her career. But like many working professionals, she saw continuing her education at Middle Tennessee State University as a way to sharpen her leadership skills and continue growing in a role centered on people.

"Leadership isn't something you ever finish learning," Bowden said. "If I'm not growing, I can't show up fully for the people I serve."

Bowden's approach mirrors how many experienced professionals now think about co...