We want to clarify information regarding two incidents that occurred Saturday evening. First, a shooting took place at 26th and Jefferson, away from campus. Please note that this incident did not occur on the TSU campus, despite some reports. In a separate incident, an altercation at Nissan Stadium escalated into a fight, and not a shooting. Please keep the families affected by both incidents in your prayers. Check your TSU email for details and updates.

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TSU Students Receive Coveted White House Honor

Congratulations to TSU Senior and Nashville native Erin Armstrong & TSU Graduate Student Chandler Vidrine on their selection as White House HBCU Scholars! Once again, they prove that Excellence is our habit at TSU! Read more.

Preparing A Future-Ready TSU

The Tennessee State University family has embraced the Trajectory Change Initiative (TCI), a longer-term, comprehensive strategy aimed at fundamentally transforming the institution over the period of one year. Established by Interim President Ronald A. Johnson, the initiative lays the foundation for a future-ready TSU. View the TCI in details. Read more.

TrajectoryChange

After making history as the first graduating class of the TSU Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr., Institute Accelerated Medical and Dental Program, 14 students will now start their new journey to medical and dental school. Read more.

TSU Receives Over $100 Million in Research Awards!

The Tennessee State University family celebrated surpassing the $100 million mark for research awards! The $100,031,082 million in funding is second among the nation's HBCUs and will be used to conduct research benefiting TSU students, Tennessee families, and the nation. Read more.

Global Center for Smart Technology Innovations

TSU partners with Apple to open first of its kind the Global Center for Smart Technology Innovations. Learn more

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