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Academic Excellence, Parental Engagement Earn TSU “S.W.A.G.” Awards for 50 Elementary Students and Families

Fourth-grader Marlee Sabria Wade was all smiles as she looked at the blue lapel pin she had just received. The wording on the pin read, “Students with Academic Greatness.” Marlee, along with about 50 other students from her school, received the pins thanks to a Tennessee State University initiative that keeps the students on track and their parents engaged…

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TSU Remains Key Pipeline to Recruit Metro, Area Teachers

For the past two years, Tennessee State University has been one of the top teacher preparation programs in the state, providing exceptionally qualified candidates for teaching positions not only across the state and the southern region, but right here in the University’s backyard with MNPS…

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TSU’s Oldest Spring Graduate Set to Receive Degree at Age 67

James Bowen is proving that college isn’t just for students age 18 to 22. Bowen is part of a growing population of older students returning to college, and will be the oldest student at Tennessee State University to receive his degree at the upcoming 2014 Spring Commencement at age 67…

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TSU Hosts Common Core State Standards Math Training March 28

Teachers from across the state will have the opportunity to learn the latest teaching techniques and instruction in a manner consistent with Common Core State Standards while improving students’ performance levels in mathematics during Tennessee State University’s spring training conference Friday, March 28…

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TSU Hosts Common Core Spring Training March 7

The College of Education at Tennessee State University will host the Common Core Spring Training for Higher Education faculty Friday, March 7 at the Avon Williams campus. The training takes place from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the AWC auditorium…

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Young Kurdish Immigrant Beats Near Insurmountable Odds to Earn University Education, American Dream

Ghariba Babiry is a classic American dream story. Coming to the United States 15 years ago without understanding a word of English, no prior schooling, and soon to receive a college degree, …with a potential teaching job in tow, that’s quite an accomplishment. On May 11, she will be among more than 1,000 graduates who will receive their degrees when Tennessee State University holds its spring commencement at Hale Stadium…

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