NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University honored its veterans with a special virtual program on Wednesday, despite the pandemic. The University’s annual Veterans Day program is usually an in-person tradition, but the coronavirus changed that this year, as it has all of TSU’s activities. However, organizers of the virtual program said it was still as spirit-filled as it had been in past years. “Despite COVID, we were going to maintain those traditions that are important to our culture, our community, and our nation,” said Dr. Evelyn Nettles, associate vice president for Academic Affairs at TSU. “It is…
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By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) —Tennessee State University students will soon be able to enjoy a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building that’s among new construction projects on campus. “The new projects are part of a long-term plan to improve academic programs and increase our residence hall inventory, while enhancing the overall status of the university,” said TSU President Glenda Glover. “We are extremely excited about the future and the new look our campus will take on with the construction. It’s been a long time coming for our students, faculty, staff and alumni.” The Health Sciences Building, estimated…
By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University may not be having a traditional Homecoming this year because of the pandemic, but its Big Blue spirit will still shine through another way – virtually. For 2020, TSU has planned several virtual events Oct. 23-25 under the theme, “Essentially TSU – We’re in This Together!” “Every aspect of our lives has changed considerably since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic from earlier this year,” said TSU President Glenda Glover. “TSU’s ongoing commitment in prioritizing the health and safety of the campus has led us to host an…
By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — The director of Tennessee State University’s world-renowned Aristocrat of Bands has a message for his band members and anyone else: Vote! Dr. Reginald McDonald recently participated in a workshop on absentee voting to educate members of the band on how to ensure their ballots are counted for the Nov. 3 presidential election, and to register those who aren’t. Since the Oct. 2 event, just about all the members are registered. “We’re trying to get 100 percent of our membership registered to vote,” McDonald said. “In 2020, you need to vote like…
By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have stood a little over five feet, but those remembering her say she was a giant on the nation’s highest court, and her influence will be felt for generations. Tennessee State University joined the country in mourning her death. “If ever there was a crusader for justice, she was that, and more,” said TSU President Glenda Glover. “Early on in her legal profession, Justice Ginsburg helped to reshape history as a staunch advocate for equal protection and opportunity for women under the constitution. She…
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By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — As Tennessee State University reopened this week, President Glenda Glover assured employees that TSU has taken steps to make sure students and the campus community are safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Glover spoke during a virtual Fall 2020 Faculty-Staff Institute on Monday, August 10. Students moved into residence halls on Tuesday, August 11, and officially begin the fall semester on August 17. “Our number one issue is your safety,” said Glover. “We have built in some safeguards to ensure your safety. We’re facing external challenges like never before. I remain…
By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – The pandemic is preventing Tennessee State University from having a traditional graduation, but graduates say they will still be thrilled when they are recognized virtually on Saturday, Aug. 1. The University’s 746 spring graduates are being honored with a 2020 Virtual Commencement at 9 a.m. CDT. The ceremony will be live streamed on the TSU homepage (www.tnstate.edu), YouTube (www.tnstate.edu/youtube) and Facebook (www.tnstate.edu/facebook). “While we recognize the importance of a traditional commencement for our students and their families, we must balance it with the associated risks at this time of COVID-19,” says…
By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University officials say they are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students back this fall. TSU will reopen under a comprehensive plan that will provide additional COVID-19 safety protocols to protect the public health and safety of the campus community, along with student discounts. Currently, the plan is to begin the fall semester on August 17, with all classes online for the first two weeks. Due to COVID-19, there will be both in-person and online instruction throughout the semester, which will end by Thanksgiving. “This innovative and…