Tennessee State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/tennessee-state-university/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:37:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Tennessee State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/tennessee-state-university/ 32 32 235275373 Civil Rights Attorney Donates to First-Ever HBCU Hockey Program, Making History https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:37:24 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104929 In a historic move for both the world of hockey and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a prominent civil rights attorney has stepped forward with a significant donation to support the first-ever HBCU hockey program. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in diversifying the sport and providing new opportunities for Black student-athletes. The donation, […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/feed/ 0 104929 HBCU Alumni Matching Gift Fuels $600K Fundraising Success https://hbcubuzz.com/104765/hbcu-alumni-matching-gift-fuels-600k-fundraising-success/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104765/hbcu-alumni-matching-gift-fuels-600k-fundraising-success/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104765 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104765/hbcu-alumni-matching-gift-fuels-600k-fundraising-success/feed/ 0 104765 HBCU Launches Black History Month Tour in Nashville https://hbcubuzz.com/104758/hbcu-launches-black-history-month-tour-in-nashville/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104758/hbcu-launches-black-history-month-tour-in-nashville/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104758 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104758/hbcu-launches-black-history-month-tour-in-nashville/feed/ 0 104758 HBCU Receives $700K SMART Grant to Enhance Pedestrian Safety in Nashville https://hbcubuzz.com/104427/hbcu-receives-700k-smart-grant-to-enhance-pedestrian-safety-in-nashville/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104427/hbcu-receives-700k-smart-grant-to-enhance-pedestrian-safety-in-nashville/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104427 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104427/hbcu-receives-700k-smart-grant-to-enhance-pedestrian-safety-in-nashville/feed/ 0 104427 HBCU Withdraws from Southern Heritage Classic Amid Financial Concerns https://hbcubuzz.com/104381/hbcu-withdraws-from-southern-heritage-classic-amid-financial-concerns/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104381/hbcu-withdraws-from-southern-heritage-classic-amid-financial-concerns/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104381 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104381/hbcu-withdraws-from-southern-heritage-classic-amid-financial-concerns/feed/ 0 104381 Tennessee Governor Urged to Address $2.1 Billion Underfunding of HBCU https://hbcubuzz.com/104103/tennessee-governor-urged-to-address-2-1-billion-underfunding-of-tennessee-state-university/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104103/tennessee-governor-urged-to-address-2-1-billion-underfunding-of-tennessee-state-university/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:48:25 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104103 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104103/tennessee-governor-urged-to-address-2-1-billion-underfunding-of-tennessee-state-university/feed/ 0 104103 HBCU Gets $1M HUD Grant to Tackle Nashville’s Housing Crisis https://hbcubuzz.com/103808/hbcu-gets-1m-hud-grant-to-tackle-nashvilles-housing-crisis/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103808/hbcu-gets-1m-hud-grant-to-tackle-nashvilles-housing-crisis/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103808 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103808/hbcu-gets-1m-hud-grant-to-tackle-nashvilles-housing-crisis/feed/ 0 103808 HBCU Set to Expand Agricultural Horizons with New Buildings https://hbcubuzz.com/103801/hbcu-set-to-expand-agricultural-horizons-with-new-buildings/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103801/hbcu-set-to-expand-agricultural-horizons-with-new-buildings/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103801 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103801/hbcu-set-to-expand-agricultural-horizons-with-new-buildings/feed/ 1 103801 Tennessee State University Welcomes Dwayne Tucker as Interim President  https://hbcubuzz.com/103791/tennessee-state-university-welcomes-dwayne-tucker-as-interim-president/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103791/tennessee-state-university-welcomes-dwayne-tucker-as-interim-president/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:30:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103791 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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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103791/tennessee-state-university-welcomes-dwayne-tucker-as-interim-president/feed/ 2 103791 The Next Generation: Trayvis Hunter Receives First College Offer from HBCU https://hbcubuzz.com/103762/the-next-generation-trayvis-hunter-receives-first-college-offer-from-hbcu/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103762/the-next-generation-trayvis-hunter-receives-first-college-offer-from-hbcu/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103762 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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