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Christion Abercrombie has not ceased to amaze. It was considered a miracle when the former Tennessee State University linebacker rapidly recovered from a severe brain injury and began taking online courses to complete his degree. On Saturday, Abercrombie inspired once…
The COVID-19 pandemic across America and throughout the world is still a serious danger to public health for all communities, but especially for African American and other people of color communities. African Americans are still disproportionately negatively impacted by this…
Tennessee State University spring commencement ceremonies will return to the campus as live events with National Urban League President Marc Morial, and CBS national correspondent Michelle Miller delivering the keynote addresses. The former New Orleans mayor is the guest speaker…
As the nation celebrates Women’s History Month, Tennessee State University proudly remembers Mary Collins, a 1938 graduate of then Tennessee A&I who became the first Black female principal of an elementary school in East Tennessee. While her essays and poetry…
Starting June 7, Metro Nashville Public Schools will offer no-cost summer learning at nearly 70 school sites around Nashville and Davidson County for students who will be entering grades K-12 in August. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided, and…
Belmont College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences hosted a Faith and Academics Presentation with guest speaker Dr. Tina M. Harris who shared her experience with the intersection of faith and scholarly perspectives on how to stay actively engaged in…
