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HBCU Alumni Matching Gift Fuels $600K Fundraising Success

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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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HBCU Launches Black History Month Tour in Nashville

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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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HBCU Receives $700K SMART Grant to Enhance Pedestrian Safety in Nashville

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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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HBCU Withdraws from Southern Heritage Classic Amid Financial Concerns

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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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Tennessee Governor Urged to Address $2.1 Billion Underfunding of HBCU

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The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are putting more pressure on Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to address a staggering $2.1 billion in state underfunding of Tennessee State University over the past thirty years.  In a letter from September 2023, the federal departments highlighted the significant funding gap. It also emphasized

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HBCU Gets $1M HUD Grant to Tackle Nashville’s Housing Crisis

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In a groundbreaking move that could reshape affordable housing solutions in Metro Nashville, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Tennessee State University a $1 million grant. This funding will establish the Center of Excellence – Urban and Community Research Center to address critical housing issues exacerbated by gentrification in the area.

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HBCU Set to Expand Agricultural Horizons with New Buildings

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Tennessee State University is gearing up to construct two state-of-the-art buildings dedicated to its College of Agriculture. The announcement comes following the approval of their design phase by the Tennessee State Building Commission. With a significant investment of $63 million, these new facilities—a Food and Animal Science building and an Environmental Science building—will encompass a

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Tennessee State University Welcomes Dwayne Tucker as Interim President 

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The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has appointed alumnus Dwayne Tucker as interim president. The appointment during a special meeting on Dec. 13. Tucker, who previously served on the board, has stepped down to take on this pivotal role without compensation, reflecting his dedication to his alma mater. “I am both honored and humbled

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The Next Generation: Trayvis Hunter Receives First College Offer from HBCU

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In a thrilling continuation of the Hunter family legacy in college football, Trayvis Hunter, the younger brother of Colorado standout and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, has secured his first scholarship offer from Tennessee State University. The news arrived on social media, marking a significant milestone for the talented sophomore wide receiver from Effingham County

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New TSU interim president faces scrutiny from state legislators

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By Char Baston (90.3 WLPN Radio) In his first day on the job on Monday, Tennessee State University’s new interim president, Dwayne Tucker, took questions from members of the State Building Commission, the group that helped the historically Black university avoid bankruptcy last month by redirecting federal grant money from a building project to general operating expenses.   In

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