TSU Book Bundle Initiative Meets New Students in the Digital Age

Professor Heidi Williams is teaching her freshmen English composition class in a way her students can relate. She is using technology many of them have grown accustomed to in today’s digital world. Williams is one of many instructors at Tennessee State University now using tablets and digital textbooks to teach on a daily basis…

Tennessee State University Switching to Four-Day Class Schedule in Spring Semester 2015

Tennessee State University is moving to a four-day class schedule when school resumes for the spring 2015 semester, the University administration has announced. The change is intended to allow more time for student advising, faculty office hours, as well as free up more time for faculty and students to engage in research and grant writing…

TSU Alum Donates $30,000 for Student Support as President Glover Gives Upbeat Report on Progress at the Institution

Just minutes after TSU President Glenda Glover gave a cheerful report of progress at the institution and thanked alumni and friends for their support, a former student stepped up with a sizable individual donation to his alma mater. Roosevelt Bud Reese presented the President with a check for $30,000 from his CMI Foundation for student support…

Block Scheduling at TSU Finding Appeal with New Students

When incoming freshmen arrived to begin classes at Tennessee State University this fall they found a new and innovative program designed to help make sure they stay on track to successfully complete their general education classes. Called “Block” scheduling, the program is designed to help students transition from high school to college…

Tennessee State University President Gives Upbeat Assessment of Institution as Faculty and Staff Return for New School Year

From new programs intended to improve recruitment, retention and graduation, to enhancements in campus safety and emergency management, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover today told faculty and staff that the University was making tremendous progress…