Month: October 2013

Explore the latest news, campus updates, student achievements, research highlights, and events from Tennessee State University. Stay informed with stories that matter to the TSU community.

Drum Major Devyn Miles Marches in the Footprints of Trailblazers for Change

Don’t be fooled by Devyn Miles’ lanky, 110-pound frame with a baby smile that will charm even the toughest heart. At 5 feet 10 inches tall, she does not settle for the conventional. In fact, she challenges the status quo. Miles has become only the third female drum major in the marching band’s nearly 70-year history, and the first in almost 20 years…

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Homecoming Parade Returns to Historic Jefferson Street

The Tennessee State University Homecoming Parade will return to its roots this year, beginning on Jefferson Street, and proceeding through the community that has supported the University for the past 50 years. The parade takes place Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. starting from the corner of 14th Avenue and Jefferson Street…

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Harvard Training Increases TSU Students’ Knowledge on Civic, Political Engagement

At TSU, the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs is developing and implementing programs in education, information and participation to increase students’ awareness and engagement. Students from the University recently traveled to Harvard University, where they participated in a two-day conference of the National Campaign Consortium for Political and Civic Engagement, sponsored by the Kennedy School of Government, and the Institute of Politics.

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TSU Announces Homecoming, Inaugural Week Events

Tennessee State University will hold a week full of exciting events October 20-26 as community members, alumni and friends of the University come to Nashville to celebrate Homecoming 2013 and the Investiture of the University’s eight president, Dr. Glenda Glover…

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TSU Holds Common Core State Standards Symposium Oct. 24

TSU will hold an Inaugural Symposium, addressing the Common Core State Standards. The symposium, titled, “The Common Core Standards and Tennessee Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities, Resources, Equity (CORE)” will feature panelists from the federal, state and local levels. The symposium takes place Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Avon Williams Campus auditorium beginning at 10 a.m…

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TSU Faculty Members Selected as Top Professors at Affordable Colleges

Two faculty members at TSU have been recognized as two of the top professors for national and international recognition for their work in research – and in the classroom. Dr. Chandra Reddy, dean of the College of Agriculture, Natural and Human Sciences; and Dr. Terry Likes, chair of the Department of Communications, have been singled out as the best in their field as top professors…

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Art Exhibit Displays Works of Mother, Daughter Duo

A new art exhibit is currently on display at the Tennessee State University Avon Williams campus library that features a mother and daughter duo. Titled, A Mirrored Creation of Life: in Photographs and Oil, the exhibit is a collaboration of mother, Cassandra Bennett and daughter, Shea Moore..

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TSU Hosts Entertainment Outreach Program Conference Oct. 29

Tennessee State University will host an entertainment diversity career conference and symposium Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 1:30 until 5 p.m. The conference will bring entertainment industry leaders and professionals to the University in order to expose students to the industry..

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