Tennessee State University

future students
Tennessee State University is a world-class university known for academic excellence, incredible students, inspiring faculty, exceptional value and an amazing campus and community. We invite you to learn more about TSU and our academic programs, admissions process, tuition and financial aid, campus visits, student housing and more.
current students
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.
parents & families
TSU loves parents! And we encourage you to stay involved with your Tennessee State University student. We strive to make the transition to college and beyond flow as smoothly as possible for everyone. We'll keep you up-to-date on campus happenings through a monthly eNewsletter, a helpful Parent Guide and through many other programs and events. We're here to help you and your student make the most out of your TSU experience.
alumni
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.
visitors
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.
faculty & staff
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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Research Programs

Collaborative Efforts

The Support of Competitive Research program, also known as SCORE, is a developmental program that seeks to increase the research competitiveness of investigators at minority-serving institutions and to increase the research capabilities of these institutions. To achieve these objectives, the SCORE program of today (the "New" SCORE) has separate funding opportunities for individual investigators. These opportunities include the SC1, SC2, and SC3 funding mechanisms which were initiated for investigator-initiated project.

MVTCP

Starting in 1999 as the MMC-VICC partnership, the Meharry-Vanderbilt-TSU Cancer Partnership exists as a collaboration of research and service centers dedicated to reducing the high cancer incidence and death rates among minorities. It is funded through a highly competitive U54 Partnership Grant from the National Cancer Institute with a focus on population science, basic and clinical research, as well as community outreach.

Project Title: ADVANCE IT Catalyst -Towards Gender Equity in Research Participation within STEM Disciplines at Tennessee State University
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Principle Investigators: Maria Thompson, S. Keith Hargrove
Amount Awarded: $195,200
TSU IRB Number: HS2010-2538
Relevant Links: NSF ADVANCE Portal

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