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Mass communication students visit home of music icon Lionel Richie during L.A. visit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University mass communication students got a special treat in Los Angeles recently when they visited the home of music legend Lionel Richie. The students were in L.A. as part of their Extreme Spring Break trip. Joining the students was Joe Richie, who serves as Director of the … Continue reading Mass communication students visit home of music icon Lionel Richie during L.A. visit →

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TSU Professor, Alum Win Emmy Awards for Works in News and Entertainment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – The Department of Communications at Tennessee State University was well represented at the 33rd Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards on Feb. 16. A professor and a former student walked away with Emmys for their work in news and entertainment. Airielle Vincent, an assistant professor of mass communications, won her second Emmy as … Continue reading TSU Professor, Alum Win Emmy Awards for Works in News and Entertainment →

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Legacy of TSU alum, adjunct professor Getahn Ward continues through scholarship

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – A year after his death, Getahn Ward continues to be remembered, and those who were close to the Tennessee State University adjunct professor do not expect him to be forgotten. Sunday, Dec. 16, was the one-year mark of Ward’s death. He was a longtime adjunct in TSU’s Department of … Continue reading Legacy of TSU alum, adjunct professor Getahn Ward continues through scholarship →

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Delta Sigma Theta CEO Advises Women of Legend and Merit Attendees to Use the Power of Their Voice

Nashville, Tenn. (TSU News Service) –  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated National President and CEO Beverly Smith encouraged Tennessee State University students at this year’s Women of Legend and Merit Award Dinner to use the power of their voice. Smith was the keynote speaker for the event on April 10 in TSU’s Kean Hall, which … Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta CEO Advises Women of Legend and Merit Attendees to Use the Power of Their Voice →

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Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. National President to Speak at Women of Legend And Merit Event To Raise Scholarship and Program Dollars for Students

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Beverly Smith, national president and chief executive officer of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s Women of Legend and Merit Award Dinner at Tennessee State University on April 10 in Kean Hall. Smith, who also serves as the assistant commissioner and … Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. National President to Speak at Women of Legend And Merit Event To Raise Scholarship and Program Dollars for Students →

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Mass Communications Career Showcase Attracts 13 Major Media, Marketing and Entertainment Companies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – TSU’s Career Development Center Tuesday held a student career showcase for mass communications and music majors in the Performing Arts Center. Representatives from 13 media, marketing and entertainment companies set up booths, received resumes, conducted on-the-spot interviews and answered students’ questions about internships and employment opportunities. Alexis Thorton, a graduating … Continue reading Mass Communications Career Showcase Attracts 13 Major Media, Marketing and Entertainment Companies →

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Getahn Ward Memorial Scholarship created for journalism students at Tennessee State University

The Tennessean The Tennessean, Tennessee State University and other organizations have partnered to create a new scholarship in the name of the late Getahn Ward that will benefit aspiring journalists at TSU. The Getahn Ward Memorial Scholarship, announced Dec. 19, will be awarded to a journalism student each year who meets qualifications established by the school’s Department … Continue reading Getahn Ward Memorial Scholarship created for journalism students at Tennessee State University →

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TSU Communications Department working to raise $100K for theater program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – TSU’s Department of Communications has embarked on a fundraising drive for its theater program, and is close to reaching its goal for this semester. Dr. Tameka Winston, interim chair of the Communications Department, where the theater program is housed, said a goal of $6,000 was set for this semester, … Continue reading TSU Communications Department working to raise $100K for theater program →

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Two TSU Professors Nominated for Top Nashville Leadership Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Two Tennessee State University professors are among this year’s nominees for Nashville’s Emerging Leaders Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville. They recognize professionals younger than 40 who have made significant accomplishments in their chosen field and contributions to the community. … Continue reading Two TSU Professors Nominated for Top Nashville Leadership Awards →

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Former Tennessee State University Sports Information Director Dooley Passes Away

Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information ‪NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former Tennessee State University sports information director and longtime HBCU administrator Wallace Dooley Jr. died on Tuesday. He was 68. Dooley served as the associate athletics director for media relations at Tennessee State from 2006-2012. “We are so saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Wallace … Continue reading Former Tennessee State University Sports Information Director Dooley Passes Away →