Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock headlined Tennessee State University’s Spring commencement on Friday. President Dr. Glenda Glover delivered the keynote address to the undergraduates on Saturday. Dr. Glover was joined by Interim Provost Dr. Robbie Melton and Board of Trustees Chair Dakasha Winston as she presented Sen. Warnock with an honorary TSU doctorate degree.   “Today I was honored to deliver the commencement address to TSU class of 2024,”Dr. Glover said. “I challenged an exited group of students to increase their faith, stay in the game, and alw ..read more

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-This year’s top graduates of MNPS’s high schools have only just begun to impress and amaze their many admirers. The valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2024 are on their way to some of the top colleges and universities in the city, state and nation after they graduate in the next few weeks. They plan to study biochemistry and biomedical engineering, nursing and neuroscience, political science and psychology, engineering and education, fashion design and finance. “Our valedictorians and salutatorians have shown not just their brilliance, curiosity and ..read more

By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) – Kerrington Howard, a graduating senior at Tennessee State University, secured a job with a Fortune 500 company as a commodity trader, marking a significant step towards his goal of combating world hunger and assisting communities that suffer from food insecurities. “The end goal is to acquire the knowledge and then commit to action,” Howard said. While the United States grapples with the challenge of food insecurity, Tennessee State University is producing students like Howard, who are determined to make a difference. More than 27 million Ame ..read more

NASHVILLE, TN — In the late 1950s, Charles Strobel sat in the classrooms of Father Ryan High School on Elliston Place and absorbed the message of Christian love. He followed the example of his teacher, then-Father Jim Zralek, and served those on the margins of the community, at places like the Sugar Shack and in the shacks of North Nashville. It was on the Father Ryan campus that he launched a life of service. Now, generations of Father Ryan students will have his example to guide them as they begin their own paths of service. On April 22, Father Ryan inducted 22 students into the newly-named ..read more

Nashville, TN – Fisk University, one of the nation’s oldest historically Black universities (HBCUs), is proud to announce award-winning ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, co-anchor of the prestigious news magazine, “20/20.” and Al Roker, weather and feature anchor of NBC News’ TODAY, as co-speakers for the university’s historic 150th commencement ceremony on Monday, May 6th, 2024. As a seasoned media veteran, Roberts has explored the world in pursuit of her reporting. Her thorough coverage of current events led to her receiving a prestigious Peabody Award for the “20/20” special “Sa ..read more

Memphis, TN – Dr. Marie N. Feagins, who began her term as Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent on April 1, 2024, announced her full transition team today. The diverse, talented group of local, state and national advisors will help Dr. Feagins craft and execute the District’s next strategic plan.  “It is important for me to hit the ground running and see results fast where possible,” said Dr. Feagins. “I know my vision is strong and will yield positive outcomes. But the ‘how’ is equally important to the ‘what.’ These seasoned educators, students, and community and business le ..read more

By Clint Confehr  LAWRENCEBURG, TN — Belmont University students have designed options for renovation of West Gaines School where Black children were educated here until desegregation nearly 60 years ago.  Belmont University Architecture and Design College Professor Rebecca Moore — a 1990 Lawrence County High School graduate — says six of her students prepared several concepts for the West Gaines School Community Center Inc. (WGSCC), a non-profit group planning a community center.  Belmont students propose a classroom area to be restored like a Rosenwald School classroom. The d ..read more

By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — When it comes to earning an engineering degree from Tennessee State University, the Buford family isn’t settling for just one-they are aiming for three. Shawn Buford will proudly graduate with her master’s, while her son, Joshua Buford, will receive his undergraduate degree, accounting for two of the degrees. The mother and son duo will participate in TSU’s upcoming Spring Commencement ceremonies, with The School of Graduate Studies on Friday, May 3, followed by the undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, May 4. The two, along with family and fri ..read more

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media is celebrating its 50th year of teaching students reporting, storytelling, breaking news and everything in between.   Approved in 1972, the program began when Ed Kimbrell started the Department of Mass Communications, which included sequences in advertising and public relations, news-editorial, graphics and photography, and broadcasting.  A Recording Industry major was added in 1973. The department became a school as it added radio and TV courses before becoming the ..read more

NASHVILLE — Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to support today’s vote by the State House approving legislation that will ensure public charter school students have access to the same quality school facilities that other students have. State Senators approved SB0135/HB1191 earlier this year and once signed by Governor Lee, it will provide charters with improved access to underutilized and vacant buildings that school districts are not using. “This legislation is truly a game changer for public charter schools in Tennessee and we’d like t ..read more