Growing plants for fuel.
Helping children learn.
Making healthier foods.
Learning how cells develop and function.
Cleaning our environment.
Creating new medicines.
Keeping families together.
Developing nanoparticles.
These are just some of the exciting careers you can pursue with a degree from the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences.
Allow us to open doors for you to exciting opportunities in the expanding realm of the life sciences and we will provide you with the knowledge, skills and training needed to excel in the career field of your choice. Join our diverse student body to begin your future today.
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LOW FACULTY-TO-STUDENT RATIO
The College's low faculty-to-student ratio assures you that you will receive individualized attention from dedicated faculty who are experts in their areas of specialization. Career opportunities for graduates are excellent.
NETWORK OF RESEARCH FACILITIES
The uniqueness of our urban location coupled with our network of research facilities provides you with unique and marketable hands-on experience in research projects and industry internships.
Best of all, you can get your education for little or no out-of-pocket expense! We have made financial assistance available through work-aid to undergraduate students receiving the Hope Scholarship to cover all tuition and on-campus living expenses.
Graduate Assistantships are available to qualified graduate students who show promise for excellence in graduate work.
Find out about admission to our programs, or email or call us (615-963-5438) to find out more!
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Visit us and see the campus,
learn more about life in Nashville,
and discover the heart of our exciting TSU Tiger community.
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Green Industries Field Day
The Tennessee Green Industries Field Day will be held June 4, 2013 at the TSU Nursery Research Center. This event provides education opportunities for landscapers, garden center operators and nursery producers. Six pesticide points are available; the event is free.
New Insect in Tennessee
The Spotted Wing Drosophila has been found in Tennessee. If you grow fruits, learn how to tell if you have it, and about what this insect means to you from our new factsheet.
Tasty and
Safe
Prepare tasty nutritious foods for you and your family with our new cookbook (5 mb file). Each recipe includes tips on how to keep your food safe and healthy to eat.
Dealing with Disaster
"How to Talk to Kids about Disaster" is the latest publication in
our Disaster Education Program. This informative publication and others can be found on our Disaster Education Resources website.
CAHNS Link
Want to know the latest news from the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences? The latest CAHNS Link is now
available!
Learn about our Centennial activities, new new construction and student successes! (Note: this is
a large file).
Animal Science Day Camp
If you are a student in 7th-9th grade considering Animal Science or Pre-Vet pathways in high school, this day camp held April 1-5 will give you great insight into the world of animal science. Click for complete information.
CHEW Nutritional Toolkit Released
The Center for Prevention Research is a contributor to Eat Well, Play More Tennessee. This is Tennessee's
nutrition and physical activity plan to reduce obesity and chronic disease.
Images from Small Farm Conference
TSU recently hosted the National Small Farms Conference. Photographic highlights of the conference are now available for viewing.
Agriculture Outreach and Assistance Conference
TSU Extension will host the 2nd Annual Agriculture Outreach and Assistance Conference, February 27-March 1 in Murfreesboro, TN. The conference will cover topics related to agri-business, animal sciences, plant science, technology, and food safety practices.
2013 Small Farm Expo
and
Tennessee Small Farmer of the Year
The 2013 Small Farm Expo and Small Farmer of the Year Awards will be held on July 18, 2013 at the TSU Agricultural Research and Education Center on the main campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Nominations for the 2013 Small Farmer of the year are open!
Small Scale Biodiesel Production
TSU Extension has published a new fact sheet about small scale biodiesel production. Learn how your agricultural enterprise can become self-sufficient in diesel fuel use. Contact Dr. Jason deKoff (615-963-4929) for additional information.
Summer Apprenticeship Program
High school juniors and seniors can get hands-on experience in food and agriculture research through our Summer Apprenticeship program. Click for more information or contact Mr. William Hayslett, 615-963-5438.
Agricultural Impacts 2012
Learn about how how our research is helping to improve the lives of Tennesseans, Americans, and people around the world.
Chew Conference
The 2nd Annual Nashville Children Eating Well for Health Conference takes place Friday, Nov. 9. The conference will highlight the latest research and public health initiative to promote healthy eating and active living with a focus on preventing childhood obesity. For more information on the conference, call 615.963.5409 or e-mail health@tnstate.edu.
The BBC recently visited fire ant
expert Dr. Jason Oliver at the TSU Nursery Research Center to film a
segment for an
upcoming
show about nature’s weirdest creatures. Get more information about the
filming and fire ants here.