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Post by tiger1 on Apr 20, 2023 20:59:23 GMT -5
From the Office of the President
Dear TSU Family,
I am pleased to share with you that we had a successful SACSCOC visit this week. I also commend our entire campus community for the preparation and participation that led to the positive outcome. The visit was twofold. The first part of the visit was due to the fact that the Peer Review visit in 2021 had to be done virtually due to COVID, and the Dept of Education requires an in-person Verification of the information.
The second part of the visit related to the Substantive Change that is required if a certain percentage of classes are offered at a location other than the main campus. Since the Avon Williams Building falls within this category, a visit was required to ensure that principles of accreditation are being met.
Both reviews received high marks and the review team had no recommendations for improvement. In fact, they are including a commendation to us regarding the TSU SMART Center, citing it as a true example of an integration of teaching, research, and community service all in one program. The SACSCOC Board of Directors will vote on this recommendation at its board meeting in December 2023.
I extend my thanks to the hard-working team and everyone who participated to make this visit a success.
Sincerely,
President Glenda Glover
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Post by tiger1 on Apr 29, 2023 20:47:13 GMT -5
TSU STUDENT INSPIRED BY ALUMNA OPRAH WINFREY, ANTICIPATES COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AS A DREAM COME TRUENASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Timbrel Williams has known since childhood what career path she intended to take after college. At age 8, Williams would line up her stuffed animals as audience members, mimicking what she saw on the Oprah Winfrey television show in her Chattanooga home. A show that inspired her journey, and love of journalism. William’s mother was amazed by her creativity and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. On May 6, Williams will be lining up to walk across the stage during Tennessee State University’s undergraduate commencement ceremony in front of the global media leader and philanthropist who inspired her to become a journalist, TSU alumna Oprah Winfrey. Williams was hired at WKRN News Channel 2 working as an operations technician. “One of the first Black journalist I saw on TV was Oprah Winfrey,” Williams said. “That’s how I started to gain my love for television.” Williams, who is receiving her degree in mass communications, said Winfrey’s impact on the Black community and her storytelling give the representation needed within the news industry. Winfrey is the keynote speaker for the undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 6 at 8 a.m., in Hale Stadium. “I am so glad she can come back and pour into TSU for graduation day,” Williams said, noting how Winfrey’s path aligns with how she foresees her own future. Last semester Williams was an intern for WKRN News Channel 2. This semester she was offered a position as an operations technician. Williams has spent her college career reporting for TSU TV news, interviewing students, and reporting stories about the campus community. Williams will be graduating magna cum laude with a 3.7 GPA, with hopes of one day working for Good Moring America or hosting her own TV show. tnstatenewsroom.com/archives/31547
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Post by tiger1 on Apr 29, 2023 20:49:50 GMT -5
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Post by tiger1 on Jun 12, 2023 19:56:38 GMT -5
Tennessee State University is proud to partner with Metro Nashville Public Schools in providing up to 100 scholarships for Metro Nashville students to study business, education, engineering, and health sciences. Since its launching in Fall of 2023, 71 students have been awarded the scholarship which covers four years of tuition and fees and includes an assigned mentor for each recipient. Erin Armstrong, a sophomore biology major and an MNPS graduate said coming to TSU was the best decision she made. She invited current MNPS students to take full advantage of the scholarship program. “President Glover’s philosophy of University and Students First shows in everything she does,” said Armstrong, who is a member of the TSU Honors College. ”So, to all MNPS students desirous of furthering their education after high school at TSU, you can expect a great campus life with caring professors and everything to help you succeed.” These "Trailblazing to TSU" scholarships would not be available without the support of donors like you. Thank you for helping to continue the legacy of Big Blue! We are #FOREVERGLAD! epay.tnstate.edu/C20204_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=1&CATID=1&SINGLESTORE=true
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Post by tiger1 on Jun 14, 2023 9:14:09 GMT -5
TSU celebrated its spring commencement weekend, honoring 40 and 50
year anniversary graduates and alumni from classes as far back as 1943, affectionately known as "Vintagers". These generous and dedicated Vintagers donated over $200k to support current and future students.
Sharon Smith-Banks, Class of '73 Vintager, shares her motivation for giving and encourages others to contribute to this legacy of giving. You too can make a difference by donating today!
TSU is #FOREVERGLAD to have alumni like Sharon Smith-Banks and supporters like you!
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Post by tiger1 on Sept 20, 2023 20:34:54 GMT -5
From: Office of the President <President@Tnstate.edu> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:00 PM Subject: U.S. Departments Agriculture and Education Urge TN Gov. Bill Lee to Pay $2.1 Billion Owed to TSU
Dear TSU Family,
Recently, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack sent letters to 16 governors informing them that their land-grant HBCUs were owed a collective $12 billion plus. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was among the group. Governor Lee was also addressed individually in a separate letter, as were the other governors. Please see the letter below in its entirety.
Governor Lee was informed that TSU had been underfunded over $2.1 billion for the last 30 years, the largest amount among all the institutions.
The University was not aware of the recent underfunding review by the U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture prior to the release of the letters. However, we do look forward to learning more about how the departments arrived at their calculations. Both have offered to hold a workshop for the State’s Budget Office to review their calculations in detail. We hope the State will schedule this workshop soon and invite TSU to participate.
This recent discovery by USDA and the Dept. of Education highlights the journey TSU has been on for the past few years. We worked closely with the Tennessee General Assembly and the State Budget Office and welcomed their research that revealed that the State of Tennessee underfunded TSU $544 million for five decades. As a result, the University was allocated $250 million from Governor Lee’s 2022 budget. It was the largest one-time State allotment to any HBCU.
TSU has a track record of working with the State, and we look forward to a similar relationship to get the $2.1 billion in funding USDA and the Dept. of ED have also researched. TSU deserves it, our students deserve it.
Sincerely,
President Glenda Glover
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Post by tiger1 on Sept 20, 2023 20:40:57 GMT -5
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Post by tiger1 on Sept 20, 2023 20:49:58 GMT -5
From: Office of the President <President@Tnstate.edu> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:00 PM Subject: U.S. Departments Agriculture and Education Urge TN Gov. Bill Lee to Pay $2.1 Billion Owed to TSU Dear TSU Family, Recently, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack sent letters to 16 governors informing them that their land-grant HBCUs were owed a collective $12 billion plus. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was among the group. Governor Lee was also addressed individually in a separate letter, as were the other governors. Please see the letter below in its entirety. Governor Lee was informed that TSU had been underfunded over $2.1 billion for the last 30 years, the largest amount among all the institutions.The University was not aware of the recent underfunding review by the U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture prior to the release of the letters. However, we do look forward to learning more about how the departments arrived at their calculations. Both have offered to hold a workshop for the State’s Budget Office to review their calculations in detail. We hope the State will schedule this workshop soon and invite TSU to participate. This recent discovery by USDA and the Dept. of Education highlights the journey TSU has been on for the past few years. We worked closely with the Tennessee General Assembly and the State Budget Office and welcomed their research that revealed that the State of Tennessee underfunded TSU $544 million for five decades. As a result, the University was allocated $250 million from Governor Lee’s 2022 budget. It was the largest one-time State allotment to any HBCU. TSU has a track record of working with the State, and we look forward to a similar relationship to get the $2.1 billion in funding USDA and the Dept. of ED have also researched. TSU deserves it, our students deserve it. Sincerely, President Glenda Glover
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Post by tsu120 on Sept 21, 2023 7:59:25 GMT -5
Dr. Glover, The University was not aware of the recent underfunding review by the U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture prior to the release of the letters.
DC, Responding to my comment. He is 100% Correct.
The information has been available for years, if not decades. The time is now though to push this forward. At one time TSU had a position that monitored all federal funding!
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Post by tsu120 on Sept 25, 2023 10:46:37 GMT -5
At church Sunday, at the beginning we always welcome visitors.
One visitor in particular, a TSU Student Senior, Atlanta Native, Football Player. At the end we talked about TSU, plans after graduation. He asked is there is an Alumni Chapter in the Atlanta Area. Two TSU Graduates said yes, naturally we looked confused. We advised him to go to the Alumni Relations Office for information. The young man had no idea there was a Alumni Relations Office or TSU had chapters around the country.
Someone commented, one of the reason for the lack of support from TSU Students and future Alumni.
That's part of your answer.
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Post by tiger1 on Sept 26, 2023 17:11:14 GMT -5
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Post by tiger1 on Oct 6, 2023 15:39:48 GMT -5
TSU Day of Prayer
Dear TSU Family:
As we continue conversations regarding the $2.1 billion in underfunding of Tennessee State University, coupled with the beginning of our Homecoming season, it underscores the need for us to pray for our beloved institution. I am asking that we set aside Sunday, October 8, 2023, as a TSU Day of Prayer.
During this special observance, let us pray for continued dedication to our university, for an extraordinary spirit of collaboration, and for a greater love for each other. It is through fervent and sincere prayer that we will continue to succeed in our undertakings, be fruitful in our endeavors, and ensure that TSU will remain that beacon of hope for generations.
I also ask that you pray for Morgan State University, as that institution returns to some form of normalcy following the mass shooting on the campus. When a member of our HBCU family hurts we all do, just as when one succeeds, we are all triumphant.
It is my hope that our Day of Prayer will resonate throughout the entire TSU family. This is especially meaningful as we prepare for homecoming and celebrate our theme of We Are One.
Thank you for joining me in this effort.
President Glenda Glover
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Post by tiger1 on Oct 7, 2023 12:19:05 GMT -5
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Post by tiger1 on Nov 28, 2023 12:56:34 GMT -5
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Post by tiger1 on Jan 3, 2024 13:10:58 GMT -5
Dear Tennessee State University Family:
We are thrilled to announce the Salute to Excellence Celebration honoring the remarkable 11-year tenure of our esteemed President, Dr. Glenda Glover on April 13, 2024. As President Glover prepares to end this chapter of her outstanding career at the end of the spring semester of 2024, it is only fitting that we come together to recognize her unwavering commitment and exceptional service to her beloved alma mater TSU, and to our students.
The Salute to Excellence Gala will be a memorable evening filled with elegance, live entertainment, and a program highlighting President Glover’s transformative leadership where we will pay tribute to her extraordinary achievements. This gala will be an opportunity to gather and express our deep appreciation for President Glover's dedication and passion for TSU and her advocacy for HBCUs.
The Salute to Excellence Gala is a ticketed affair, and tickets will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Proceeds from this event will go to the recently established Glover Fund for Educational and Women’s Initiatives.
President Glover's tireless efforts and outstanding contributions to Tennessee State University deserve our heartfelt recognition and gratitude. So, please save the date and make sure to stay tuned for further details on how to secure your attendance. Changemakers and thought leaders from around the country will ascend on Nashville to celebrate President Glenda Glover's extraordinary legacy and wish her the very best as she embarks on the next chapter of her journey.
Sincerely,
The Salute to Excellence Committee
Tennessee State University
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