President Glenda Baskin Glover Tennessee State University
President Glenda Glover ushered in a golden era for Tennessee State University when she took the helm in 2013. TSU became a beacon of academic excellence and innovation under her visionary leadership. The institution achieved unprecedented milestones, solidifying its position as a leading HBCU and a force for positive change. As TSU continues to break new ground and shape the future, President Glover’s legacy will undoubtedly inspire generations to come. • Arts and Culture: TSU’s renowned Aristocrat of Bands
• Master’s Program Excellence: TSU received the 2024 “Best Online Master’s in Tennessee” award from Online Masters Colleges (OMC) for providing exceptional online education, further solidifying the university’s reputation for academic excellence. • National Spotlight: TSU was the only HBCU featured in a national, prime-time Coca-Cola (Coke Zero) commercial during the 2023 college football season. • Record Enrollment: Reflects TSU’s commitment to providing accessible and high-quality education to a diverse student body, over 3,500 first-year students in 2022. • Research Prowess: Significantly increased grant funding with all-time high of $100,031,082 million in 2023, demonstrating its dedication to groundbreaking discoveries and solutions. • Student Success: #1 HBCU forensic and debate champions for three consecutive years; 2022 Ohio Valley Conference Volleyball Champions; TSU Men’s Tennis Team crowned 2023 HBCU Tennis National Champions.
marching band became the first collegiate marching band to win a Grammy Award. Additionally, TSU’s business music program has been named a Top Program by Billboard Magazine, showcasing the university’s commitment to nurturing artistic talent. • Carnegie Classification: Moved TSU into the R2- high research category, one of only 11 HBCUs, and has implemented a plan to reach R1, the highest research category offered to highlight commitment to high research activity and its growing impact on the scholarly landscape. • Financial Strength: More than doubled TSU’s endowments from $45 million to over $100 million and $50 million in reserves, ensuring the university’s financial stability and its ability to invest in its students, faculty, and facilities. • Healthcare Pioneering: First student-operated physical therapy and occupational therapy clinic, providing invaluable hands-on experience for students and vital services to the community. • Innovation and Leadership: First HBCU to establish a national SMART Technology and Innovation Center, fostering cutting-edge research and development in artificial intelligence and other emerging fields.
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