Month: November 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.

TSU Assistant Athletic Director Selected for NAACP Image Awards Committee

After being a nominee for an NAACP award in 2012, Tennessee State University’s Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services, will once again be involved in the awards program, only this time as a member of this year’s nominating committee. Dr. Johnnie Smith will be a part of the NAACP’s awards to honor great achievements in many areas…

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Roots and Wings: Three words capture the inherent power of education

During Dr. Glover’s inauguration speech Oct. 25, the president of Eastern Kentucky University was impressed with what he heard in her moving words, thinking to himself what an incredibly powerful tool education is in the lives of each and every individual. It is, he thought, truly, the great equalizer…

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iRegister Campaign Eliminates Long Lines, Offers Incentives For Early Registration

The usual long lines in financial aid and admissions during registration could be a thing of the past if students and parents follow a new plan by the Office of Academic Affairs. iRegister Campaign, an early registration initiative, is aimed to ensure that enough classes and faculty are available as needed, students get the needed assistance to pay their fees or schedule payment on time…

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TSU Research Team receives $2 million Air Force grant to study strategic initiatives

A team of researchers at Tennessee State University have received a multimillion dollar grant to study the development, discovery and integration of warfighting technologies to support air, space and cyberspace forces with the Department of Defense. The U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded the College of Engineering a multiyear grant worth nearly $2 million to study…

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TSU College of Ag to Conduct Good Agricultural Practices Workshop Nov. 7-8

The College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences will conduct a Good Agricultural Practices Workshop on Nov. 7 and 8 in the Farrell-Westbrook Complex on the main campus. The workshop will start at 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 7, and at 8 a.m. on Nov. 8., and will teach growers the guidelines stipulated by the USDA and FDA in order to comply with the Food Safety Management Act…

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TSU Students Present Research at National Honors Conference

Students from Tennessee State University’s Honor Program had the opportunity to present their works of scholarly inquiry recently at the National Association of African American Honors program and share their research with peers, professors and administrators during the conference in early November…

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TSU Director Inducted into Alumni Hall of Achievement

The director of Student Activities at Tennessee State University has been recognized for his contributions to the community and society when he was recently inducted into the Copiague Board of Education Hall of Achievement. Dr. Jame’l Hodges was admitted into the select group Friday, Oct. 18…

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