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You’ll notice on the way to the president’s office, a massive wall of photos paying tribute to past leaders of Tennessee State University (TSU). Dwayne Tucker’s photo was placed at the very top just in the past few weeks, but what he’s done over the last year has transformed the university that was once on […]
TSU Acts Against Unauthorized Campus Visit On September 23, 2025, Tennessee State University (TSU) found itself at the center of campus controversy when a group known as “Fearless Debaters” arrived unannounced on its Nashville campus. The group donned Make America Great Again (MAGA) hats and held signs reading “DEI should be illegal” and “Deport all
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Tennessee State University (TSU) is ushering in a new era of leadership with the appointment of three new administrators in advancement, fundraising, and human resources. President Dwayne Tucker made the announcement on September 16, 2025, underscoring his vision for bold leadership and student-centered excellence. The move is part of a broader strategy to position TSU for growth, accountability, and continued impact
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Tennessee State University (TSU) is ushering in a new era of leadership with the appointment of three new administrators in advancement, fundraising, and human resources. President Dwayne Tucker made the announcement on September 16, 2025, underscoring his vision for bold leadership and student-centered excellence. The move is part of a broader strategy to position TSU
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Written By Lexx Thornton With hard hats on and shovels in hand, Tennessee State University leaders, dignitaries, and College of Agriculture faculty broke ground June 26 on the future of agricultural innovation. The historic ceremony is for the construction of new facilities that will support TSU’s Food and Animal Sciences and Environmental Sciences programs, spanning
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Written By Lexx Thornton Tennessee State University has reached an agreement with the state of Tennessee that allows the university to reallocate $96 million to support its operational needs over the next three years. The funds — which were previously allocated for deferred maintenance — make up a portion of the $250 million that the
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Tennessee State University’s successful end-of-year giving campaign raised over $600,000 to support graduating seniors. This accomplishment was largely made possible by the matching contribution pledge made by renowned alumni Amos Otis and Brenda Otis. They promised on Giving Tuesday that they would match every donation. Under the #FutureReadyTSU campaign, #CloseTheGap aims to alleviate the financial
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Tennessee State University kicked off its inaugural Black History Month tour this month. This project aims to recognize the significant cultural contributions made by African Americans to Nashville. The tour included stops at the Fisk University Galleries, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Jefferson Street Sound Museum. TSU faculty, staff, and students
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Tennessee State University is poised to make significant strides in urban mobility research thanks to a recent grant announcement that has electrified the Nashville community. The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $10 million Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grant to the City of Nashville, which includes $700,000 earmarked for TSU’s College of Engineering.
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In a significant turn of events, Tennessee State University has officially opted out of participating in the Southern Heritage Classic. TSU Interim President Dwayne Tucker confirmed this decision during a recent meeting with alumni in Memphis, according to a report by Action News 5. According to Tucker, the university was not presented with an adequate
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