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

By Alexis Clark  NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service)— As her grandchildren escorted her into the gala, TSU President Glenda Glover’s Salute to Excellence Gala became an unforgettable evening, graced by the presence of 1,000 of her closest family members and prominent friends, all gathered to honor her remarkable leadership and impactful legacy. The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, commemorated nearly 12 years of dedicated service to her alma mater. It featured a reception followed by dinner program hosted by lawyer and media personality Star Jones and comedian and radio personality ..read more

NASHVILLE, TN — There are several unanswered questions following the legislation that vacated the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. On March 28, the General Assembly voted 66-25 to remove and replace TSU’s entire Board. Gov. Bill Lee immediately signed the bill into law, and then installed a new board, all Black and TSU alumni.  A lawmaker told a local media outlet “they didn’t think it would happen.” If he was referring to the TSU community of students, faculty, staff and alumni, he was right. Many said they felt blindsided and betrayed. One of those individuals was Rev. Bar ..read more

By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) –  Promising to be an evening to remember, Tennessee State University will host the Salute to Excellence Gala to honor President Glenda Glover on Saturday, April 13. The TSU family, Nashville community, and a who’s who list of friends, including national leaders and celebrities, will come together to celebrate President Glover’s leadership and legacy. The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt Nashville to commemorate nearly 12 years of dedicated service to her alma mater.  “This is a way for us to say farewell, not goodbye,” said G ..read more

By Jason T. Evans, Lieutenant General (ret.) Chief Operating Officer, TSU NASHVILLE, TN — A college degree is important. While a higher earning potential may be the most obvious benefit – and the reason many seek out a four-year degree in the first place – it’s not the only reason and may not even be the most impactful. Higher education also contributes to a longer life expectancy, better mental and physical health, and greater life satisfaction, according to the London Review of Education. These factors are part of why, through financial aid and scholarships like Tennessee HOPE lottery, Tenn ..read more

Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)-District 58 Rep. Harold Love, Jr. convened a press conference at the state capitol calling for the filing of federal lawsuits to address the $2.1 billion a 2023 federal government report states is owed to Tennessee State University (TSU) due to decades of underfunding by the State of Tennessee in violation of federal Land Grant laws. In contrast, TSU’s sister Land Grant college the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, has always received its full allocation. Love’s response was spurred by the General Assembly’s 66-25 vote to remove and replace TSU’s board of trustees ..read more