To inform the public on what the future holds for education legislation in the state, Tennessee State University will hold a legislative panel and forum on “Viewpoints on Tennessee Academic Standards for Grades K-12,” Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Avon Williams Campus Atrium. The forum begins at 7:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public…
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…
Janet Blakemore always wanted to get her college degree. But sometimes life throws you a curve and your personal aspirations are put on hold while you take care of the things that are most important, such as family. But she made a promise to her daughter, Holly, that she would finish her degree once Holly obtained her graduate degree from TSU. It is a promise Janet will fulfill when she graduates from the University Saturday, Dec. 14…
At TSU, the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs is developing and implementing programs in education, information and participation to increase students’ awareness and engagement. Students from the University recently traveled to Harvard University, where they participated in a two-day conference of the National Campaign Consortium for Political and Civic Engagement, sponsored by the Kennedy School of Government, and the Institute of Politics.
Housing discrimination is a serious problem in the United States, and students and professors at Tennessee State University will soon be part of a program to promote fair housing practices in the middle Tennessee area. As part of a $1.7 million federal grant awarded to Tennessee, TSU will receive nearly $100,000 as a result of a grant proposal submitted by three professors in the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs…
