NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University will host its fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 7, featuring Nashville entrepreneur and technology leader Dr. Turner Nashe, Jr., as the keynote speaker. The event will take place in the Gentry Center Complex at 9 a.m., with approximately 570 undergraduate and graduate students set to receive degrees in various disciplines. Nashe, a two-time TSU alumnus, has established himself as a distinguished business executive, state government administrator, and software developer. His extensive background encompasses a range of successful business ventures and proprietary inventions, reflecting a unique blend of expertise and innovation. Driven…
Author: Emmanuel Freeman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – With one of the most anticipated presidential elections just days away, Tennessee State University students are actively ensuring that their voices are heard, and their votes are counted. Student leaders will hold a series of voter education and civic engagement initiatives to mobilize fellow students for the upcoming General Election. Events include rallies, a social media campaign, and an Election Day Watch party Nov. 5, from 7-10 p.m., at the Floyd-Payne Campus Center. Absentee ballot awareness is a major focus to help registered students to vote in other areas. Chrishonda O’Quinn, Student Government Association President, emphasized…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University is embarking on a new era of personalized college recruitment with its latest collaboration with ZeeMee, a cutting-edge app that is revolutionizing the interaction between universities and prospective students. This partnership aims to elevate TSU’s recruitment process by building authentic connections and meeting students on their own terms. Deputy Chief Operating Officer Elmore J. Jones, Jr., says the partnership with ZeeMee will greatly enhance student engagement with potential new Tigers. “Our admissions team is dedicated to maintaining a strong connection with our incoming applicants, and this partnership will…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University freshmen advisor Nick Horton is headed to the TSU Sports Hall of Fame. On April 12, Horton will join 24 other former athletes for the special recognition. The 2024 TSU induction class includes NBA star Robert Covington, former NFL star Dominique Rogers-Cromatie, and the late legendary Tigerbelle Mamie Rallins, who will be honored posthumously. Horton is being celebrated for his outstanding track career and continued contributions to his alma mater. “I am overjoyed, happy, and I think it is well deserved, but also humbled,” Horton said. “When I…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU Tennessee State University is participating in the “Four The Future” campaign, a consortium of 10 public universities in Tennessee. This collaborative effort aims to raise awareness about the value of higher education from a public university perspective. The “Four The Future” campaign will engage community and business leaders, prospective students, and citizens in a multi-year effort to emphasize the importance of a four-year degree. The focus will be on workforce development, training, and economic growth, highlighting the essential role that higher education plays in these areas. President Glenda Glover commented on TSU’s involvement and…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University’s Class of 2027 reached an important milestone, as the institution formally welcomed the students at the annual Freshman Convocation held in Kean Hall on Sept. 18. The ceremony celebrated the arrival of the 1,784 first-time freshmen, who comprise the second-largest freshman class in the University’s history. They also have a collective grade point average of 3.4, an indication of their impressive academic prowess. TSU President Glenda Glover, school administrators, academic deans, and members of the Student Government Association, were all present to induct the new Tigers into the…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Aria Obay, an aspiring fashion merchandizing major, has fulfilled her long-time dream of becoming a Big Blue Tiger at Tennessee State University. As a legacy student, following in the footsteps of many family members, including her mother, Obay was part of the first group of students to participate in Freshmen Move-in. The day marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for incoming students as they checked into their dorm rooms and gained access to key resources such as meal plans, IDs, and parking permits. Choosing TSU was an easy decision…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — College lab classes should come easy for a group of incoming freshmen who recently attended Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture Summer Enrichment Program. The 23 students, with different majors, conducted real-world scientific and cutting-edge research during the four-week program. Activities included several laboratory and field experiments. The last day culminated with a closing ceremony where the students presented their finished works as scientific papers. Jai’Da Le’Nae Seafous, a senior from Summer Creek High School in Houston, expressed her excitement about attending TSU, saying that the program further fueled…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — On Saturday when Darius Boyd dons his cap and gown at TSU’s spring commencement, he will receive his bachelor’s degree in business information systems with an extra level of hope and satisfaction. That’s because Boyd will hear inspiring words from TSU’s most famous alumnus, Oprah Winfrey, and have a job waiting on him once he crosses the stage. His early employment is also an indication of the bright jobs market many experts predict for 2023 college graduates. “I am very excited to have a job waiting for me right out of…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Spring Preview Day 2023 was a blast! Tennessee State University’s premier open house for prospective students this year brought together nearly 2,000 high school seniors and juniors and their families from across the nation to view and get information about the university’s offerings and programs. At the packed, all-day event in Kean Hall on Saturday, the visitors interacted with academic and financial aid advisors, as well as deans and chairs, who set up displays and exhibits from their various colleges and departments. Current student leaders were also on hand to tell…