More Tennessee students are moving straight from high school to college
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced Thursday that the state is seeing the largest increase in students going straight.
TSU aiming for prestigious “R1” status
Tennessee State University (TSU) is aiming to achieve the “gold standard” status for research universities. TSU announced it’s now in.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 15, 2023
House subcommittee ends its year by advancing three bills to make higher education more attainable to Tennessee students
The Tennessee House Higher Education Subcommittee ended its work this year by moving several pieces of legislation forward to support.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 21, 2023
Supporters say proposed legislation would reimagine how Tennessee uses data to connect workers with jobs
Last January burger chain In-N-Out drew cheers from Governor Bill Lee and other state leaders when the company decided to.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 20, 2023
Persistent opposition from House Democrats fails to stop Republican homeschool and TikTok legislation from advancing
Democrats in the House Education Administration Committee failed to stop two Republican sponsored bills addressing education funds and TikTok concerns.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 16, 2023
Legislation to strengthen “divisive concepts” restrictions at universities advances from House Subcommittee
The debate over “divisive concepts” at universities is making returns to the Tennessee General Assembly. Oak Ridge Representative John Ragan.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 14, 2023
Senate Education Committee gives a negative recommendation to Tennessee State University’s budget
The Tennessee Comptroller’s criticism of Tennessee State University leadership is causing a new setback for the university’s budget. On Wednesday,.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 9, 2023
Legislation described as a “TikTok Ban” may not actually prohibit the video sharing app on colleges
Legislation that’s been widely reported as an attempt to ban video sharing app TikTok from Tennessee colleges may not actually.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 7, 2023
Two bills address the declining college attendance rates by offering more opportunities to students
The number of Tennessee students attending college immediately after high school has dropped by more than 10% over the last.
- by Reana Gibson
- February 28, 2023
Nashville State and Herzing University create new opportunity for nursing students
Nashville State Community College announced a partnership with Herzing University Monday to allow graduates of its nursing program to enroll.
- by Sky Arnold
- February 27, 2023