By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — When Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover traveled to her hometown of Memphis last week, she had one goal in mind: Bring back Tupac Moseley. Moseley had recently graduated valedictorian of his class at Raleigh-Egypt High School, and received $3 million in scholarships, all while homeless his senior year. This hands-on treatment didn’t go unnoticed by the shy teen. “For the president herself to drive down to one of the schools to actually assist a student personally, one-on-one, to take him or her up there for a visit, it’s just mind…
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By Emmauel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — From the 5th grade, Christian Bond always had an interest in biology and how the human body works “I remember being in a human anatomy class in the 10th grade and just being fascinated with how the various mechanisms are put in naturally,” says Bond, a top rising senior majoring in biology. “That has always been interesting to me. So, I wanted to further my education in science to understand the biology of the body.” And Bond is well on her way. Her goal is to become a doctor of osteopathic…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Renowned activist and civil rights leader, the Reverend Al Sharpton, and Georgetown University professor and bestselling author, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, will be the commencement speakers at Tennessee State University’s dual spring graduation ceremonies. Sharpton will speak on Friday, May 3, at the graduate commencement ceremony in the Howard C. Gentry Complex, beginning at 5 p.m. On Saturday, May 4, Dyson will address undergraduate students in Hale Stadium. The ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. Overall, more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students will receive degrees in various disciplines. Sharpton, a…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — At least 40 vendors from across the city participated in the Community Health and Wellness Fair at Tennessee State University on April 5. Chiropractic care, dental screenings and HIV testing were just a few of the free services offered at the fair, which was a partnership between TSU, the DP Thomas Foundation for Obesity, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s HIV Vaccine Program, and the Turnip Truck, a natural foods grocer in Nashville. Participants also received information on weight-loss management and nutrition, as well as fitness demonstrations and health screenings. Dolly Patton-Thomas, executive…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University welcomes rap icon Gucci Mane for Homecoming 2018. The Billboard Music Award winner, known for hits like “I Get the Bag,” “Wake Up in the Sky,” and “Kept Back,” will headline this year’s Homecoming concert in the Gentry Center Complex on Thursday, Oct. 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for students, and $35 for the public. Homecoming week runs from Sunday, Oct. 14 and culminates on Saturday, Oct. 20 with the parade along Jefferson Street, and the football game between TSU and Tennessee Tech at…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University Friday welcomed first-year students during the 2018 freshman convocation. More than 1,300 incoming freshman students were inducted during the ceremony in Kean Hall. “I am extremely proud to welcome you to Tennessee State University,” said President Glenda Glover. “It is my honor to stand before the Class of 2022 today, not only as your president, but as a fellow TSU Tiger. You have embarked on an incredible journey. I encourage you to do your best. Do not just strive to make an A, but strive to be an…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Dominique Davis always thought that making good grades would be her pass to free college education. She was right! Davis will not have to worry about fees for the rest of her college career. On July 18, Davis, a TSU sophomore business administration major, received a $75,000 scholarship offer from Toyota through the Jesse Jackson Rainbow PUSH Excel program. “I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected as a new Jesse Jackson Fellows Scholar and are being awarded a $25,000 scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year,” a letter…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University recently partnered with several organizations to help hundreds of youngsters get school supplies and advice on educational opportunities and healthy living as they prepare to go back to school. The effort was to support Love’s Healthy Start Festival that took place July 28 at Hadley Park. It was the sixth year of the festival, started by State Rep. Harold Love, Jr., a TSU graduate. More than five hundred youngsters attended the festival. They received free backpacks and school supplies, along with educational information and free health tips and…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Three Tennessee State University students this summer combined education with leisure for an exciting visit thousands of miles across the globe. Shaniqua Jones, Christine Mba and Whitney Nicole Russell, all senior STEM majors, spent part of their summer in China participating in an international research experience on the “Development of Next Generation Biomaterials for Dental Bone Reconstruction/Regeneration.” Jones, Mba and Russell are part of the Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program at TSU. They joined students from the University of Memphis in a research collaboration between UofM and faculty…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — When Folusho Elijah Micah was asked to introduce TSU President Glenda Glover at a church event, he made an impression that has undoubtedly changed his life. “After the introduction, she thanked me and said, ‘That was really nice and very special. You are the kind of young man I’d like to see at TSU,’” recalls Micah. “Right there, standing in front of the church, she offered me a full ride to TSU. My mom started crying and I was crying, the whole church was screaming; it was really a special moment.”…