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A lasting tribute to a trailblazer. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ In remembrance of TSU alumna Senator Thelma Harper, a portion of Clarksville Pike has been officially designated as Senator Thelma Harper Parkway.
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For more than three decades, Harper championed the Nashville community while remaining a steadfast advocate for TSU. This designation serves as a permanent reminder of her leadership, service, and enduring impact on Tennessee and beyond. Read more here: linktr.ee/Tnstate1912
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The 2026 John A. Merritt Classic will be played on Saturday, August 29, at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿˆ Single-game tickets go on sale Monday, June 15, at 9:00 AM.
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For tickets and more information, visit TSUTigers.com/Tickets.

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TSUโ€™s most iconic landmark is back where it belongs. ๐Ÿ’™โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ…The cupola atop the Davis Humanities Building has been reinstalled as part of its restoration. To mark the occasion, a time capsule filled with photos and reflections from TSU leadership was sealed inside.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone!
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President Dwayne Tucker congratulates Cohort 5 of the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute as they begin shadowing healthcare professionals at @MeharryMedical ๐Ÿฅผ๐Ÿ’™ The accelerated pathway program prepares qualified students for a seamless transition to medical school. ๐Ÿฉบ
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2026โ€“2027 applications are closedโ€ผ๏ธ Applications for 2026โ€“2027 are closed. Visit tnstate.edu/watkins for official information.

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Summer camp season is underway at TSU โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ From STEM and academics to band camp and athletics, TSU is offering more than 14 summer programs for students of all ages! Check out a few photos from camps over the years as another exciting camp season kicks off on campus this week. ๐Ÿ…
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Read more about this summerโ€™s offerings here: linktr.ee/Tnstate1912
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Congrats to the 2026 Impact Award recipients! ๐Ÿ… At TSUโ€™s inaugural Impact Awards, 10 faculty & staff members were honored for leadership and impact across campus. Honorees were also recognized at this monthโ€™s Board of Trustees meeting.
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Think. Work. Serve. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Today, that call extends to service for our country. Congrats to the newest officers commissioned through TSUโ€™s Air Force ROTC Detachment 790 - ready to lead, serve, and make an impact in the Air Force and Space Force. The future is in capable hands. ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’™
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A major milestone for @TSUCollegeofAG ๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿšœ Last weekโ€™s topping out ceremony marked the placement of the final structural beam for the new academic and research facility on campus. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ…
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Faculty, staff and project partners signed the final beam before it was placed atop the building, commemorating the nearly $95 million project that will expand opportunities for research, innovation and hands-on learning at TSU.
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Behind every graduate is a family that earned that diploma too. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’™ Loud and proud before, during, and after the walk across the stage. The same love and support that helped make the dream possible. Thank you Tiger families! #TSUGrad #Classof2026
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They crossed the stage, but their why carried them here. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’™ Behind every degree is a story, a sacrifice, and someone who inspired the journey. #TSUGrad #ThinkWorkServe #ClassOf2026
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It starts with your crown. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘‘ Shout out to the bold statements & creative designs our graduates are wearing. These caps tell stories or resilience and dreams for whatโ€™s next. Graduation week at Tennessee State University is officially in style. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ… #TSUGrad #ThinkWorkServe
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Tonight, we honored the Class of 2026 at the Health Information Management Pinning Ceremony, recognizing their hard work towards advancing healthcare through innovation & service. Congrats to our newest pinned professionals. The future is bright! #TSUGrad #ThinkWorkServe
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