By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University begins the new academic year with a major accolade for the University’s president. Dr. Glenda Glover has been named one of the “Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2021,” by HBCU Campaign Fund, a national non-profit organization that advocates for student and higher education. “I am honored to be included with this distinguished group of university presidents selected by HBCU Campaign Fund, a well-respected organization that advocates for our students and institutions,” President Glover said. “It is particularly gratifying because of the common mission we share of ensuring…
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By Emmaunel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — As thousands of families struggle to put food on the table during the holidays amid the pandemic, a Tennessee State University employee and her private ministry are helping to make sure no one in the community goes hungry. Antoinette Hargrove Duke is founder of “But God Nette Working For You,” a ministry of volunteers and community partners started in 2014 to provide food for those in need across Davidson and Rutherford counties in Tennessee. So far this year, the ministry has distributed more than 140,000 pounds of food, or about 55,000…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — “I can’t breathe” is the highlight of a new video just released by Tennessee State University’s world-renowned Aristocrat of Bands and students in their continued push for social justice and equality. The thought-provoking video focuses on the last words of George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man killed during an arrest by Minneapolis police in May. “This video gives me and my peers the opportunity to let our voices be heard on behalf of those like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor,” said Tiara Thomas, a mellophone player in band, who came up…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University is offering free flu vaccines to all students through a partnership with the supermarket company Publix. On Nov. 10, nurses from Publix Pharmacy made their first campus visit to administer the vaccines. Students who signed up to be vaccinated also received a $10 Publix discount card. Kirsten Cole, a sophomore health science major from Chicago; and JC DeMarko V. Burnett-Gordon, a second-year graduate student from Nashville, were among the first students in line to get vaccinated. “I am really glad to get this (shot) for free,” said…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — College campuses across the country are using creative ways to battle the latest surge of the coronavirus. At Tennessee State University – with one of the lowest number of cases among Tennessee colleges – officials are using technology and offering incentives to students to help curb the spread of the virus among the campus population. The university has stepped up its rapid testing, encourages students to do more contact tracing using a new software, and has set up electronic temperature checks around campus. Tigers Mask Up, an initiative that offers…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Calling it a symbol of strength and a representation of its Big Blue pride, Tennessee State University has unveiled a tiger statue on the main campus to coincide with this year’s virtual Homecoming ceremonies. The specially commissioned bronze 6-foot long sculpture, weighing in at 500 pounds, was unveiled Oct. 23 in a virtual ceremony. Observing appropriate social distancing, TSU President Glenda Glover led student representatives, administrators, staff, alumni and community officials in an elaborate ceremony to showcase the new campus attraction. TSU’s renowned Aristocrat of Bands was on hand to provide…
Miss TSU Plans to Keep Students Engaged Despite Coronavirus Pandemic By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — The coronavirus has disrupted much of the educational environment and greatly cut down on extracurricular activities for college students, but at Tennessee State University, the new Miss TSU Mariah Rhodes says not to worry. “Although the university is cutting down on activities because of the pandemic, we plan to implement a number of events virtually to keep the students engaged,” says Rhodes, a senior political science major. True to her words, Rhodes has already spearheaded a number of major activities…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently spoke to Tennessee State University students about the importance of voting and how to make sure their ballots are counted in one of the most anticipated presidential elections in decades. Hargett, along with AJ Starling, of the Davidson County Election Commission, participated in a student-led voter education and registration rally on Sept. 18. The presidential election is Nov. 3. “(The) Election is just 46 days away from Today,” Hargett reminded the group of students gathered at Hale Stadium. “I am really excited that members…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — In a historic move, Tennessee State University held its first-ever virtual Student Government Association campaign and elections for 2020/2021. Usually conducted in the spring after weeks of in-person campaigning on campus, the elections this year were held recently solely online as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Undergraduate and graduate students showed up in record numbers to vote for their favorite candidates. The new student leadership, including a Mister TSU and a Miss TSU, was announced by the Student Election Commission on Saturday, August 29. TSU President Glenda Glover, along with…