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June 29, 2017
TSU CEED Finishes the EEILCEP Program with Student Testimonies
The CEED team completed the Entrepreneur, Engineering, and Innovation Learning Community Enhancement Program with student testimonies and a luncheon. The steering committee, select students, and other TSU faculty and staff came together to discuss the program impact on students. In addition to learning "how numbers work," students also spoke about gaining leadership skills and a better understanding of career opportunities.
June 1, 2017
TSU Student Takes on Art Challenge
TSU Student Jack Ryan Perry was challenged to create an art piece in 30 minutes, while simultaneously being interviewed. Perry has no formal art training, learning techniques from Bob Ross youtube videos. He completed the challenge in the allotted time and shared why he enjoyed painting saying, "I can do anything when painting. I can move mountains, control the tides, make a tree grow." Perry's art including pieces in oil, spray paint, and others, are on display through the end of June at the TSU Avon Williams Campus Library.
May 24, 2017
Financial Literacy: Bankruptcy Basics
May 20, 2017
TSU CEED Hosts High School Business Plan Competition
May 5, 2017
TSU CEED's Student Engagement Program Visits Old Hickory Lake Lock Dam
CEED staff took the participants of the Student Engagement, Retention, and Success grant from the TBR Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Innovation Learning Community (Enhancement Program) to the Old Hickory Lake Lock Dam. Students from Tennessee State University , Nashville School of the Arts, and Martin Luther King Jr Magnet- Pearl High School learned about the history and functionality of the lake, lock, and dam from USACE 's Crystal Tingle, Roy Rossignol, Christopher Burkhart, Carol Haynes,Stephanie Coleman, and Jim Woodberry.
John Bell gave the group a tour of the power production facility at the dam, where they were able to get an inside look at one of the turbines. The students were able to see how over fifty years of technological evolution, and the mechanical talents and precision necessary to upkeep and maintain the dam and lock. Special thanks to all USACE staff who took time out of their schedules for a fantastic and inspiring tour!
April 21, 2017
TSU CEED Hosts 3rd Annual Financial Literacy Conference
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April 18, 2017
TSU Welcomes Dr. Wendell S. Fortson to the 39th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium
Dr. Wendell S. Fortson opened the 39th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium with his moving story of purpose, tragic loss, and reinvigorating dreams. Dr. Fortson credited Tennessee State University and faculty with helping him identify his purpose in life, cancer research. Fortson's sister tragically succumbed to cancer while he was finishing his graduate degree and just a few months after having her third child. Such a personal tragedy and loss reinvigorated his pursuit of his goals and purpose in life.
Dr. Fortson also noted that the purpose he accepted at TSU perpetuated a history of dreams, research, and advancements built by TSU Alumni, faculty, and staff, and spoke to the historical challenges of HBCUs. Fortson felt the significance of those who fought and died for his freedom and equality, and achieving his dreams became an obligation to those who went before.
Dr. Fortson's keynote speech inspired a new generation of HBCU students, faculty, and staff to continue their research goals and follow their dreams.
April 13, 2017
TSU Entrepreneurship Club Hosts Pitch Competition
Tennessee State University students did a great job at the pitch competition on Tuesday night. We had a a great turnout and six teams competed for over $2,500 in prize money. Don Busch, Dr. Allyson McIntyre, and Dr. Paul McNeil served as judges. Congratulations to Muhammad Abdullah Yousaf, Derrelle Roshell, and Maya Moore! Winners are pictured below with Dr. Ruthie Reynolds and Reginald Young of CEED.
April 11, 2017
TSU Distinguished Lecture Series Welcomes Dr. Bill Pickard
April 7, 2017
CEED Attends Rural Development Conference
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April 3, 2017
Entrepreneurship Series: Child Care and Youth Summer Programs
You spoke and we listened! The Entrepreneurship Series for Child Care and Youth Summer Programs is now a half-day workshop on April 29, 2017. Join us for special topics on insurance requirements, business basics, finance and tax, marketing, and information on free supporting programs.
March14, 2017
TSU Student Reaches Semifinals of Pitch Competition
March 13, 2017
TSU Entrepreneurship Club Attends Conference
March 6, 2017
3rd Annual Financial Literacy Conference