Just call us Tennessee State University GRAMMY-Award Winning Aristocrat of Bands! We WON in the Best Gospel Roots Album category! TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands has made history as THE 1st COLLEGIATE MARCHING BAND to WIN A GRAMMY!
#ExcellenceIsOurHabit
!
Just call us Tennessee State University GRAMMY-Award Winning Aristocrat of Bands! We WON in the Best Gospel Roots Album category! TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands has made history as THE 1st COLLEGIATE MARCHING BAND to WIN A GRAMMY!
#ExcellenceIsOurHabit
!
In her closing remarks as keynote speaker, President Glenda Glover had one final surprise for the class of 2024. She gifted each student $50, discovered under their seats!
Jayla Woods, a recent graduate of Whitehaven High School in Memphis with nearly $9 million in scholarship offers to attend college, has decided to bring her talent to Tennessee State University. Please read more at .
#ExcellenceIsOurHabit
TSU’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is proof it’s never too late to graduate! The former NFL 2-time Pro Bowler and AFC Champion will receive his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the College of Liberal Arts tomorrow. 🔥🏈
@drc_41
Once a TSU TIGER always a TSU Tiger! Alumna Oprah Winfrey kicked off her commencement address with “I’m so glad I go to TSU!” She followed with an inspiring speech telling graduates to OWN every room they walk in!
Congratulations to award- winning journalist Dr. Don Lemon on receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degree presented TSU’s President Glenda Glover and Interim Provost Dr. Robbie Melton! 📜
Congrats to incoming freshman Dontrail Spencer, 2020 graduate going from a Firebird to a Tiger, welcome to the TSU family! Don’t miss his emotional graduation from Pearl Cohn High. You can catch him today on The Ellen Show to see his amazing story. Watch his emotional viral video
The 1957 Tennessee A&I Tigers Men’s basketball championship team visits the White House 65 years after winning their titles! On Friday,VP Kamala Harris highlighted their historic feat. TSU was the 1st HBCU team to win a national championship. Read more in .
TSU Agriculture Student Zaria Hunter says she prayed for better days in her fight against a rare form of cancer. This semester marks her triumphant return to the University. | Read her courageous story here
#WelcomeBackZ
#TigerSpirit
With heavy hearts, dozens of TSU students gathered today to celebrate the life of Zaria Hunter. Zaria passed away on Sunday, after battling a rare form of cancer. The 21yo sophomore was studying agriculture sciences with a concentration in pre-veterinary.
#LLZee
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The Aristocrat of Bands warming up for their historical performance at the CMA Fest as the opening act for the 50th anniversary celebration of the music event.
TSU is pleased to announce that
@VP
Kamala Harris will will deliver the keynote address on Sat.,May 7, for the 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will address graduate students on Fri., May 6. Both ceremonies follow COVID-19 guidelines.
Today hundreds of TSU students, along with other members of the campus family and TSU alumni gathered for a candlelight vigil to celebrate the life of freshman student Anyah Hayslett.
The mother of TSU football student-athlete Christion Abercrombie says her son is “fighting.” He remains in critical condition after being injured in yesterday’s Tennessee State-Vanderbilt game. Staci Abercrombie asks for continued prayer.
#PrayersForChristion
#TigerFamilyInPrayer
Football student-athlete Christion Abercrombie will be discharged from Vanderbilt University Medical Center tomorrow and transported to a rehabilitation center in Atlanta, according to TSU Athletics. His mother, Staci Abercrombie, asks everyone to "keep praying."
It was an amazing moment for
@tsuaristocrats
as they performed at the
@WhiteHouse
’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration. Members graced the stage to give the crowd a taste of HBCU flavor. It was an evening celebrating community, culture and music hosted by
@JoeBiden
and
@FLOTUS
.
Tennessee State University football student-athlete Christion Abercrombie is continuing to fight. He has been upgraded to stable condition. Abercrombie had been in critical condition since sustaining an injury on Sept. 29. Please continue to pray for he and his family.
TSU Alumna Oprah Winfrey shares words of wisdom to live by with the Class of 2023! Be compassionate, be committed, and the world will reward you. Ms. Winfrey’s message embodied the TSU motto of Think. Work. Serve.
#TSUClass23
#TSU
’sOprah
TSU campus groups will travel in style and comfort with the purchase of (4) executive motor coach buses. Each 55-seat bus comes equipped with a restroom, USB ports, six monitors, and an executive table. The new fleet will reduce the cost of transportation for university events.
Although born more than 40 years apart, Theresa Lyles and her grandmother Zuri Lyles will be part of the same graduating class at Tennessee State University. Read more at
#ExcellenceIsOurHabit
#TNStateClassOf2018
The TSU locker room was full of excitement as the Tigers reclaimed the title of Southern Heritage Classic champions. Coach Eddie George and team defeated UAPB 24-17 to bring home the win for the 2023 SHC.
#TigersWin
!
#2023SHCChamps
#SouthernHeritageClassic
“I’m now a Tiger!”
Vice President Kamala Harris is a Tennessee State University Tiger! VP Harris has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the university shortly after addressing the undergraduates.
#alumnusstatus
Congratulations to President Glenda Glover on receiving the 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award from the Tennessee Titans! 💙🏈 President Glover was recognized for her exceptional work in pursuit of social justice on behalf of TSU and our nation’s HBCUs.
Dr. Mikki Allen has been named the next Director of Athletics at Tennessee State University. TSU President Glenda Glover made the announcement today during a virtual press conference.
@NC5
@gloverpres
@WKRN
@FOXNashville
@WSMV
TSU continues to blaze new trails with the announcement of Duante’ Abercrombie as the 1st head coach of men’s ice hockey for the institution. Abercrombie’s hiring solidifies TSU’s plans to to be the first hockey program at an HBCU! Read more in .
The Land of Golden Sunshine is still a buzz after
@tsuaristocrats
’s Grammy win last night. Catch AOB members on Nashville news on
@NC5
at 4,5,and 6pm, and
@WSMV
at 6pm.
Today, we are filled with gratitude as we celebrate the rich history of Tennessee State University and our founders. May TSU continue to serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity for all who seek knowledge and education. Happy 111th Birthday to our beloved University!
TSU’s Forensics team was named overall national champions and the
#1
HBCU Speech and Debate Team in the country! In addition to the overall win, the team walked away with seven national championship titles, 52 total awards and the top overall speaker for the 3rd consecutive year.
Tennessee State University is planning to start classes in the fall, but under additional safety, protocols to protect the public health and safety of its students and employees. Read more at
The Tennessee State University world famous marching band has done it again. Just in time for homecoming, The Undefeated has named the TSU Aristocrat of Bands the Best HBCU marching band in America. Read more @
#Tnstate
#ExcellenceIsOurHabit
#BigBlueRIsing
TSU’s new 700-bed ultra-modern residence hall is on track to open for fall 2022. The new building, estimated at $75.3 million, will be the first new residence hall on the campus in nearly 25 years. Read more at .
#ExcellenceIsOurHabit
#BigBlueFamily
Getting ready for a performance of a life time, TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands holds rehearsal for historic White House appearance to celebrate our nation’s first official Juneteenth Holiday!
TSU’03 alumna Clarice Salone-Phelps was involved in the discovery of element tennessine on the Periodic Table. The International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry recognizes her as the 1st African American woman to be involved with the discovery.
#TSUBlackHistory
Tennessee State University issues statement on Jackson State University pulling out of the Southern Heritage Classic, one of the most attended HBCU classic in the country. Read statement here.
Tennessee State University’s Dr. Glenda Glover has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as the Vice Chair of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Read more at
TSU‘s College of Engineering is helping make face shields to protect healthcare professionals & are using 3D printers to do it. The lab has five machines & they are turning out 30 to 50 of these items per day. Watch as they make the headband for the face shield. Video|
@WSMV
The TSU Homecoming Parade will be live-streamed for the first time! Too tired from homecoming activities or couldn’t make it this year? Watch the parade live from the comfort of your home at the link here
#PutThatOnAOB
#TSUHomecoming
TSU President Glenda Glover & SGA President Katelyn Thompson recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the university’s adoption of a new app that will allow students to track TSU shuttles, using their mobile devices. Download the BusWhere App and start using it today!
Vice President Kamala Harris (
@VP
) encourages graduates to meet the challenges of the world head-on to make it a better place for all during her keynote address to the TSU Undergraduate Class of 2022.
TSU President
@gloverpres
presented the parents of Chazan Page his undergrad degree and proclamation during a memorial service celebrating his life. Parents Rico and Lawanda Page were joined by Head Football Coach
@EddieGeorge2727
& AD
@mikkiallen
for the presentation.
#Tiger
Feasibility study explores possibility of TSU becoming first HBCU to have men’s, women’s hockey teams. Read more at
#TeamTSU
NHL NCAA Hockey Nashville Predators
The TSU Debate and Forensics Team was named
#1
among HBCUs in the country! In 2022, the team walked away with 10 national titles and 50 total awards, making them the top HBCU debate team in the country for the 3rd consecutive year!
#TSUBlackHistory
@TSUForensics
TSU names WNBA legend Candice Dupree as the new women’s head basketball coach. Dupree, a 7-time WNBA All-Star and asst. coach with the San Antonio Spurs, is the 13th head coach in history to lead the TSU Lady Tigers. Welcome to the land of golden sunshine!
#TSUWBB
#WelcomeCoach
We did it TSU family! The TOTAL is in for Tennessee State University’s $1 Million In 1 Month Campaign. We raised a grand total of $1,702,674 dollars to fund 500 or more need-based and merit-based scholarships for our TSU students!
#TSU1Million1Month
@HBCUBuzz
@PredsNHL
TSU Head Football Coach Coach Eddie George appeared on CNBC to discuss building financial security and empowering young athletes. George, the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner, is also a wealth manager.
From TSU to Hollywood! 🔥Congratulations to TSU alumnus and film director Spencer Glover on the premiere of his film Black Belts on Disney+. 🥋Visit the link to read about Glover’s new movie and how TSU helped pave the way for his success. 💙🐯
Just in time for graduation 📸🎓
Capture memories at our new life size landmark letters and embrace the proud legacy of TSU. Congratulations graduates. 💙🐯
On Monday, in front of family, friends, alumni and elected officials, James Shaw, Jr. received accolades and awards. TSU President, Dr. Glenda Glover also announced the TSU James Shaw, Jr. Scholarship Fund.
#ExcellenceIsOutHabit
It’s official,
@tsuaristocrats
submitted an application to the Grammy nomination committee for their album The Urban Hymnal in the Best Gospel Roots Album category. A win would make AOB the first collegiate band to receive the music industry’s highest honor for an entire album!
On Saturday, nearly 1,000 undergraduate students walked across the stage to receive their degrees. Congratulations Class of 2018! Continue to Think, Work, and Serve!
Congratulations to Dr. Artenzia Young-Seigler for making NFL History! She is the Biological Sciences Chair, is an official with the league and was a part of the first ever all African American officiating crew for the Raiders vs. Chargers game. Read more
It was a spectacular evening fit for a king and queen. The TSU family celebrates the crowning of Davin Latiker and Victoria McCrae as the reigning Mister and Miss TSU! Alongside the royal court, the coronation ceremony is a major highlight event of the 2023 Homecoming.
#WeAreOne
After suffering a life-threatening brain injury, former TSU linebacker Christion Abercrombie fulfills his dream of walking the stage to get his degree. The Georgia native earned his bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies. Read more .
#TeamTSU
#TSU21onTENN
TSU President Glenda Glover traveled to Memphis, where she met with Tupac Mosley. She has offered him a full academic scholarship. Dr. Glover says Mosley is an incredible story of accomplishment. Despite being homeless, he graduated valedictorian.
#ExcellenceIsOurHabit
Grammy-nominated producer and Tennessee State University alumnus Dwane “Key Wane” Weir II has worked with everyone from Beyoncé and Jazmine Sullivan to Drake and Meek Mill, but he still credits his mother for being his biggest inspiration. Read more at .
TSU is extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from alumni, community &corporate partners, HBCU family, &Nashville during this difficult time. Please pray for the student’s family and our students during this heartbreaking loss.
We Are TSU family.
#You
’reNotAlone
#Prayers