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Tennessee State University is dedicated to helping students develop the skills needed for the real world. Our vibrant campus life, leadership opportunities, rigorous academic programs, access to scholarships and student services are just a few of the student services we offer. We are preparing career-ready professionals today for knowledge-based jobs tomorrow. The Tiger legacy continues with you.
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At Tennessee State University, our blood runs blue! We enjoy connecting, socializing and sharing news about the great things our alumni are doing across the globe. From our annual Homecoming celebration to donor events and volunteer activities, TSU alumni always find time to celebrate what it means to be a Big Blue Tiger. We welcome you back to campus anytime to rekindle your most memorable experiences.
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Welcome to Tennessee State University, located in the heart of Nashville, one of the nation's most progressive cities! Whether you are here for your first visit, planning a campus tour or returning after many years away, TSU welcomes you to enjoy our facilities, hospitality and our unique history and contributions.
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Tennessee State University is proud to have 1,200 distinguished administrators, faculty and staff members as part of our team. With outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service, these professionals make valuable contributions to our community of scholars and ensure that TSU is a thriving public institution of higher learning.

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Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program:

The MARC Undergraduate Training Program is funded by the National Institutes of Health. The objective of the program is to increase the number of well-prepared minority students who can compete successfully for entry into graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. degree in the biomedical sciences. Qualifications for the program include: being from a group that is underrepresented in Biomedical Sciences; intention to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical or Behavioral Sciences; have 60 or more credit hours by the time you begin the MARC program (you will participate in the program for 2 years); have a 3.0 or higher grade point average; availability to participate in Academic Year Research (about 15 hours a week) and full-time Summer Research at another institution for a minimum of 8 weeks of the Summer. For more information contact Dr. Margaret Whalen (Phone 615-963-5247; E-mail: mwhalen@tnstate.edu_ or Dr. E. Lewis Myles (Phone: 615-963-5789; E-mail:emyles@tnstate.edu)

U54 : Tennessee State University (TSU) is a cancer research partner with Meharry Medical College (MMC) and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Comprehensive Cancer Center (VICC) of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). This Meharry-Vanderbilt-TSU Cancer Partnership (MVTCP) engages in community service, student training, and faculty development as part of an effort to reduce disparities in cancer health care.