Tennessee lawmakers are now one step closer to making up for past funding issues with the state’s only public historically Black college, Tennessee State University. The state may have shorted the college upwards of $500 million.
Tennessee State University Offering Up To $10K To Community College Transfers
To qualify for TSU’s scholarships of up to $10,000, transferring community college students have to demonstrate financial need and be fully accepted into the university, which means having at least a 2.5 grade-point average.
Tennessee State University Basketball Player Lands $2M Endorsement Deal After NCAA Rule Change
19-year-old Hercy Miller, the son of famous music artist Master P, has already scored an endorsement deal following the NCAA’s interim rule change allowing student-athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness.
Tennessee State Considers Adding Hockey — A First For An HBCU
Tennessee State University is considering expanding its athletics program for a somewhat unexpected sport — ice hockey.
Ties For Guys Become A TSU Tradition
Listen Tennessee State University has established a new tradition for the start of the school year. Freshman guys receive TSU neckties. In the process, many learn how to tie them.
New TSU Ag Buildings Follow Expansion Into New Areas Of Research
Tennessee State University has cut the ribbon on a handful of new agricultural buildings. The lab facilities, greenhouses and classrooms were built in part with an $8 million grant from the USDA. And they’re part of an overall push to expand on one of the school’s original missions.
TN Public College Tuition Increasingly Varied By Campus
How much it costs for students to attend a public college in Tennessee depends more and more on the individual campus. The state’s largest public college system is now approving tuition levels school-by-school.
TSU President Confirmed, Inherits Campus Challenges
The Board of Regents has unanimously approved a new president for Tennessee State University. The panel – which includes the governor – voted Tuesday to hire Glenda Glover, currently dean of the business school at Mississippi’s Jackson State University.
TSU Hearing Rescheduled So University President Can Appear
A hearing into grade-fixing allegations at Tennessee State University has been pushed to next month. TSU president Portia Shields was unable to attend the hastily organized legislative hearing planned for Wednesday.
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