December 2014 – Tennessee State University Newsroom

Tennessee State University Alum and NASA Engineer Receives Director’s Commendation Award for Outstanding Contribution

December 23, 2014 No Comments

Ron Cobbs, a 1989 TSU graduate with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and avionics chief engineer assigned to the International Space Station operations, recently received the NASA Johnson Space Center Director’s Commendation Award, for making “outstanding” contribution toward the mission and operations of the space center.

TSU’s Roy Bullock inducted into George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame

December 19, 2014 No Comments

A professor from Tennessee State University has been recognized for his public service and contributions to the rural farming community. Dr. Roy Bullock, professor of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, received the accolades when he was inducted into the George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame…

Breast Cancer Vaccine Developed by Tennessee State University Researcher and Colleagues Shows Promise in Preliminary Trial

December 16, 2014 No Comments

A Tennessee State University scientist and a group of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis have come up with an experimental vaccine for breast cancer that appears to be safe in a preliminary trial…

To Succeed, Learn to Keep Pace with Fast-Changing World, TSU Commencement Speaker Tells More than 500 Graduates

December 15, 2014 No Comments

Tennessee State University graduates more than 500 in various disciples, with thousands of family members, friends and well-wishers watching during fall commencement exercises in the Gentry Center Complex on the main campus.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Recognizes TSU Student as One of Nashville’s Top 30 under 30 Recipients

December 11, 2014 No Comments

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Middle Tennessee has named a doctoral student at Tennessee State University as one of Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30. Kelli Peterson, who is pursuing her Doctorate of Education degree, will be honored early next year as one of the most “prominent, influential and successful young professionals in the community.”

Tennessee State University Receives USDA Grant to Aid Veteran, New and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers

December 10, 2014 No Comments

Tennessee State University has received funding to help beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers, veteran farmers and ranchers build a more resilient agriculture system. The University’s College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences received $188,055 recently from the U.S. Department of Agriculture …

Tennessee State University, Neighborhood Groups Sign Collaborative Agreement to Provide Help for Aging Population

December 5, 2014 No Comments

In a partnership that addresses the needs of the aging population, Tennessee State University and a group of neighborhood organizations have formed a collaborative initiative that combines teaching and learning, research and service aimed to enhance the lives of seniors…

Top FedEx Exec to Give Commencement Address at Tennessee State University Fall Graduation Ceremony Dec. 13

December 2, 2014 No Comments

Considered by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the most powerful individuals in corporate America, Shannon A. Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource and Diversity Officer at FedEx Express, will be the commencement speaker when Tennessee State University Holds its fall graduation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Month: December 2014

Tennessee State University Alum and NASA Engineer Receives Director’s Commendation Award for Outstanding Contribution

TSU’s Roy Bullock inducted into George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame

Breast Cancer Vaccine Developed by Tennessee State University Researcher and Colleagues Shows Promise in Preliminary Trial

To Succeed, Learn to Keep Pace with Fast-Changing World, TSU Commencement Speaker Tells More than 500 Graduates

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Recognizes TSU Student as One of Nashville’s Top 30 under 30 Recipients

Tennessee State University Receives USDA Grant to Aid Veteran, New and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers

Tennessee State University, Neighborhood Groups Sign Collaborative Agreement to Provide Help for Aging Population

Top FedEx Exec to Give Commencement Address at Tennessee State University Fall Graduation Ceremony Dec. 13

TSU Men’s Basketball Claims OVC Co-Regular Season Title, Earns No. 1 Seed

TSU Day at the Capitol: Empowering Students Through Legislative Engagement and Community Connections

FedEx Grants $500,000 to TSU’s College of Business to Enhance Student Career Development

Tennessee State Reclaims National HBCU Speech and Debate Championship in Historic Finish

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