From Lab to Market, TSU Secures First Faculty Research Licensing Deal

TSU has achieved a historic milestone in campus innovation, executing its first faculty research licensing agreement. The deal transitions a novel food-processing technology from the lab to the marketplace through FloUV Technologies, a startup co-founded by Dr. Ankit Patras, professor of food and biosystems engineering. Read more.

Projecting Major Enrollment Growth

Driven by an aggressive, university-wide recruitment strategy, TSU is currently projecting a Fall 2026 incoming freshman and transfer class of between 1,600 and 1,800 students if current trends hold, a massive leap from the nearly 500 students at this time last year. Read more.

FirstBank Stadium to Host 2026 John A. Merritt Classic

Tennessee State and Jackson State will renew one of HBCU football’s most storied rivalries at Vanderbilt University’s FirstBank Stadium when the teams meet in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic, presented by the Tennessee Titans and ONE Community, on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Learn More.

Roundup: TSU Graduates Take the Lead with Purpose and High-Level Global Ambitions

Approximately 1,400 students walked across the stage at the Gentry Center Complex on May 1 and 2 as Tennessee State University celebrated its Spring 2026 Commencement. Check out where our graduates are going next. Read more.

Ultra-Modern $60 Million Engineering Building to Power Future Workforce

Tennessee State University marked a historic milestone April 21 as university officials, state legislators, and community stakeholders gathered in the heart of campus for the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art $60 million engineering facility. Designed to elevate the student experience through immersive, hands-on learning, the nearly 70,000-square-foot building is intended to be an interdisciplinary hub for innovation and workforce readiness. Read More

Your journey to becoming a TSU Tiger begins today

We are now accepting applications for 2026. At Tennessee State University, you'll find a community of learners, world-class academic programs, and endless opportunities to grow. You belong here. Begin your future today. Apply here.

Explore the Future of Artificial Intelligence at TSU

Located at Avon Williams Off-Campus Instructional Site, the TSU Smart & Applied A.I. Research Center is your hub for hands-on learning, innovation, and workforce development. From A.I. research and training labs to podcasting, virtual reality, and roboctics, we're shaping the next generation of digital leaders. Learn more.