I wish to congratulate each of you on your outstanding achievements in academic excellence. We salute you in our Honors Celebration today for your hard work, dedication, and determination to continue the legacy of excellence at Tennessee State University (TSU). We are immensely proud of the number of Dean’s List students (2,459), President’s List students (154), and Honors College Graduating Seniors (247) who are being recognized today for their outstanding academic achievements.
We are also honored to have Mr. Blake Crawford, a graduating senior from the College of Agriculture, as the keynote speaker today. Blake serves on the University Honors College Student Leadership Council as Mister Honors for the 2025-2026 academic year. He has been accepted into the Masters in Sustainability Management Program at Columbia University and is a Columbia HBCU Fellow.
As President of Tennessee State University and former student of our beloved alma mater, I commend you for your tenacity and diligence. Your high grade-point average is a direct reflection of your determination and drive for success, all while serving as role models to your peers. I wish all the honorees continued success in their chosen fields. May your path be blessed and prosperous.
Sincerely,
Dwayne Tucker President
Blake Crawford is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a senior at Tennessee State University majoring in Agricultural Science with a concentration in Environmental Science and a proud member of the TSU Honors College, where he was selected Mr. Honors College. Known for blending academic excellence with community impact, Blake founded the Occasional Good Deed Club, a multi-city volunteer and social entrepreneurship organization now active across Nashville, Chicago, Los Angeles, Savannah, and Ithaca. The organization operates around a simple but powerful “earn the party” ethos, doing good before celebrating. Blake graduates in May 2026 and will continue his studies at Columbia University, earning his M.S. in Sustainability Management as a Columbia HBCU Fellow.
University Honors College
In 1963, Dr. Walter S. Davis, who was the second President of Tennessee State University (TSU), appointed a committee that was charged with the responsibility of studying honors programs and determining the feasibility of establishing one at the University. After completing the investigation, the committee recommended that TSU keep pace with many other universities throughout the country. As a result, an Honors Program for first-year students started in the fall semester of 1964. Sophomore through senior level course work was added annually throughout 1968, thus marking the year of the first student to graduate with “University Honors”, a distinction that is reserved for students who have successfully completed the requirements of the University Honors College (UHC).
Dr. McDonald Williams became the director of the Honors Program at TSU in 1966 and held that position until his retirement in 1988. Additionally, he gave 30 years of distinguished service as an English professor at TSU. The University Honors Center, which is now located in the Harold M. Love Sr. Student Success Center, was named the McDonald Williams Honors Center on October 31, 1995. Dr. Joan Elliot served as interim director from 1988 to 1990, Dr. Mayibuye Monanabela served as director from 1990 to 1992, and Dr. Sandra Holt from 1992 to 2013. The current dean, Dr. Coreen Jackson, was appointed in 2013 to take the helm of the Honors Program.
It was the desire of former President Glenda Glover and the administrators to implement the goal of the Academic Master Plan 2008-2028 that enhanced the Honors Program and transitioned it into an Honors College. Dr. Jackson took the lead in the application process, and in January 2016, the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Tennessee Higher Education Committee approved the Honors Program to be elevated from an Honors Program to an Honors College. The Honors College currently consists of over 704 multi-disciplinary, high-achieving scholars who must maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or above. The Honors College boasts world-class faculty, who are nurturing yet have high expectations of their students, who are challenged with rigorous course work. Students who love to be challenged academically tend to excel in their studies, enjoy community service to make a difference in the lives of others, conduct scholarly research, and engage in professional and career development. They relish the warm and engaging, tight-knit, family-type community that the Honors College provides. As a result, our assessment shows that Honors College has a 93.99% Fall to Fall retention rate and graduates all of its seniors, with approximately 83% earning their University Honors distinction. Today, we are pleased to salute the Honors graduates who have excelled in their academics, many of whom have already landed high-level positions with top companies and been accepted into medical schools, law schools, pharmacy schools, graduate programs, and other professional schools.
We are proud of all the Dean’s List and President’s List students as well for their outstanding achievements.
It is our honor to celebrate you with this observation of academic excellence and a commitment to higher education during the 2026 Honors Celebration.
“Alma Mater” Laura M. Averitte & Clarence Hayden Wilson
UNIVERSITY-WIDE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society – Phi Beta Tau Chapter
Dr. Tyrone Miller, Chapter Advisor
Founded at Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial College (now Tennessee State University) on November 26, 1937, by Dr. George W. Gore as the only national honor society for African Americans, Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society now has more than 75,000 academically gifted and talented men and women of all races, ethnicities, religions, and national origins committed to promote high scholarship; to encourage sincere and zealous endeavors in all fields of knowledge and service; to cultivate a high order of personal living; and to develop an appreciation for scholarly work and scholarly endeavor in others.
Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha)National Honor Society for First-Generation College Students
Dr. Ashanti Chunn, Primary Advisor; Dr. Sessi Aboh, Advisor; Dr. Cynthia George, Advisor
Tri-Alpha encourages and rewards academic excellence, promotes high scholarship and service, provides opportunities for growth and leadership development, and promotes the building of community among first-generation college students. Tri-Alpha has over 150 established chapters across the United States, and induction into the organization provides for lifetime membership. Tennessee State University (TSU) was approved to charter the Zeta Omicron Chapter in 2021. TSU is the second HBCU to have a Tri-Alpha Charter.
Golden Key International Honor Society
Dr. Tyrone Miller, Primary Advisor
The goals of the Society are to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite with faculty and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means of both undergraduate and graduate scholarships, and to promote altruistic conduct through voluntary service. Membership is by invitation to those students who are in the top 15 percent of their junior and senior class. Full-time as well as part-time students qualify, and members include both traditional and non-traditional students. The TSU Golden Key chapter was chartered in May 1978. Worldwide, there are more than 250 chapters.
Bennett, Cameron
Cobb, Taylor
Drake, Sue Eneli, Onaedochukwu
Carter, Kaniyah
Evans, Treavor
Jackson, Kenitra Johnson, Carrington
Poyner, Kimberly
Rafalko, Melissa Ruggery, Jessica Smith, Jalil
Stanfield, Brian
The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – Chapter 271
Dr. Samantha Morgan-Curtis, Chapter President
The primary objective of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the recognition and encouragement of superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. For undergraduate initiates, as juniors, students must be in the top 7.5 percent of their class; and as seniors and graduates, students must be in the top 10 percent of their class. Moreover, the Society serves the interests of the students capable of excellence by insisting that in order to acquire a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, an institution must provide the means and atmosphere conductive to academic excellence. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897, and the TSU chapter was established in April 1994.
Chapter 271 of Phi Kappa Phi will participate in the national office induction on 5/31/2026, 4:00 p.m.
Phi Eta Sigma First Year Honor Society
Dr. Keisha Brown and Dr. Andrea Ringer - Advisors
Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society rewarding first-year collegiate scholarship. The oldest and largest first-year honor society, Phi Eta Sigma was founded at the University of Illinois in 1923, and the Tennessee State University Chapter was founded in 2004. The motto of the society is “Knowledge is Power.”
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First-Year Students
Dr. Tyrone Miller, Primary Advisor
Founded in 1924, Alpha Lambda Delta was created on the campus of the University of Illinois and has been recognizing the academic excellence of first-year students for 100 years. Firstyear students who earn a 3.5 or higher in their first semester are invited to join the TSU Chapter, which is currently the largest chartered chapter in the 100-year history of Alpha Lambda Delta.
Griffin, Kennedy Hammond, Zoe Henry, Tayler Hudson, Asia
Huff, Adonis
Hurt, Ruthie Jackson, Kenitra
Jinnah, Lela
Johnson, Egypt Johnson, Canerica
Johnson, Brooke Jones, Chaniya
Joyce, Nyah
Lampkins, Cherese
Lance, Nyiah
Lester, DanielleMarie London, Gabrielle
Marshall, DaJa’ McDaniel, Shandi
Moore, Morgan Moss, Camryn Myers, Morgan** Parker, Anaiyah** Pittman, Mary
Ramsey, Sydney Reeves, Shandan
Rogers, Sydney
Scott, Madison
Simmons, Jamia Springer, Jamilah
Springfield, Janea Standifer, Morgan
Stevens, Dylan-Nicole Taylor, Matthew
Taylor, Mallory
Thomas, Chasney Thomas, Mari Thompson, Alana
Thurman, Nyah
Washington, Kierra
Watkins, Mekeala White, Mya
Williams, Zaire
Williams, Shantrese
Young, John
Buggs, Lauren
Gainer, D’Aric
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Adams, Amera
Allen, Jaydan
Bartlett, Alexis
Boykin, Ahlillian
Carney, Trinitee
Carter, Aaron
Clemons, Aniyah
Coates, Nadia
Culpepper, Sydney
DeMar, Nehemiah
Hamilton, Kaley
Hill, Imani
Jackson, Ayanna
Jones, Kariah
Jones, Jordyn
Kelly, Kyndal
McClure, Arielle
Miles, Andreana
Moore, Laianni
Pickett, Calvin
Pridgen, Jalyn
Robinson, Kennedy
Rose, Lillian
Smith, Mateo
Taylor, Vinessa
Thacker, Paige
Thompson, Taylor
Walker, Leah**
White, Keri-Ann
Wilbert, Myria
Williams, Gabrielle
Williams, Zoe
Womack, Senait
COLLEGE OF LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Barksdale, Darryl
Battles, Nyla
Bazile, De’Nitra
Bennett, Cameron
Bostick, Daishia
Boyd, Keyon’Dre
Bryant, Jordan
Buck, Niya
Camese, MaKayla
Creighton-Mitchell, Christopher
Crumbey, Quentin
Dunlap, Tavin
Eneli, Onaedochukwu
Evans, Chance
Foster, Mackenzie
Franklin, Tamya
Gabure, Saleban
Gardner, Lauren
Gary, Sydney**
Glover, Kennedy
Hollis, Chandler
Hudson, Quinn
Hughes, Miracle
Johnson, Kennedy
Johnson, Jordyn
Johnson, Mia
Johnson, Elizabeth
Joseph, Jennise
Joyner, Janasica
Kidd, Alicia
La, Jennifer
Lord, Ethan Martin, Miyani
Mask, Jalen
Mcconico, Kori
Patterson, Promiss
Sanders, Jayla
Satchell, Gabriel
Simmons, Simone’
Smith, Gregory
Springfield, Jillian
Spruill, Layae
Strong, Logan
Thompson, Jessica
Trice, Kaili
Uta’i, Kimora
Wallace, Jade
Watson , Alexis**
Watson, Destiny
Webb, Jadyn
Willis, Jaydin
Wright, Payton
Stewart, Kalen
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Booker, Kilyn
Bruce, Azana
Cole, Alvin
Collins, Kamryn
Gill, Morgan
Hampton, Mireya
Havard, Kennedy
Herndon, Enyla
Jackson, Ceara
Johnson, Jeanieca
Miller, Korr’eona
Miller-Askew, Tamia
Williams, Jaeden
Fall 2025 Graduates
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Cotton, Aaliyah S.
Southerland, Elijah
Walker, Cameron
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Downing, Kumari
Green, Jadyn
Greer, Zaria
Hightower, Azaria
Inniss, Janae
Jordan, Paige
Lyons, Chandler
McCoy, Madison
Morganfield, Brittani
Muhsin, Aven
Sabry, Diana
White, Jahmeir
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Busane, Yvonne
Fitzgerald, Brielle
George-Towns, Talahia
Gilbert, Brianna
Harris, LaTonya
Irving, Destiny
McInnis, Larinda
Parker, Deja
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Green, Micah
Key, Ravon
Long, Amber O’Kere, David
Tanner, Kristen
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Alawad, Noha
Armstrong, Lance Battle, Aria
Brewer, Chanel
Elliott, Niobi
Myers, Ajmone
Perine, Camryn
Rayford, Isyss
Woodfork, Ta’Nijah
Woodson, Kassidy
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Bell, Autumn
Chambers, Kennedy Cobb, Taylor
Colley, Naila
Hill, Jaron
Leverette, Danielle Parker, Autumn
Piggott, Whitney
Rogers, Aliyah
Seales, Antonio
Tuck, Nia
COLLEGE OF LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Corder, Zoie
Galloway, Breanna Georges, Nathaelle
Morrison, Erin Neal, Andrew Ramirez, Deanna Smith, Jalen
Story, Deja
Valdez, Raina
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Caulk, Devon
Murphy, Alexis Vaughn, Imani
*Pending the fulfillment of all Honors requirements by the end of Spring 2026
** Honorable Mention
ACADEMIC COLLEGE HONOR SOCIETIES
College of Agriculture
Dr. Chandra Reddy, Dean
Alpha Tau Alpha
(National Professional Honorary Agricultural Education Organization)
Dr. John Ricketts, Advisor
Alpha Tau Alpha is a National Professional Honorary Agricultural Education Organization that plays a vital role in the preparation of those students who have chosen a major in agricultural education or extension education.
Candice Haddock
Brian Kibirige
Solomon Garner
Madison McDonald
Gianna Pearson
Katrina Seaman
Asali Tewogbola
Sarah Tyler
Jayla Washington
Kappa Omicron Nu (Family & Consumer Sciences)
Dr. Brione Lockett, Advisor
Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) is the leading honor society for collegiate students in the human sciences. It was established on February 21,1990, by the consolidation of Kappa Omicron Phi and Omicron Nu. KON chapters are located in colleges and universities that offer strong human sciences programs. To become a member, an individual must meet a minimum level of scholarship excellence.
Whitmore Tsira Calhoun- Vice President
Dr. Stephen Campbell, Advisor College of Business
Dr. Miah Muhammed, Dean
Beta Alpha Psi Honors Organization
The mission of Beta Alpha Psi, the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals, is to inspire and support excellence by encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, business analytics, or digital technology; providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction among members and financial professionals; and to foster lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities.
Muhsin, Aven Reed, Janiya Reese, Jordan Scott, Maria
Shaw, Jeffery Shelton, Aaron Tsague, Sandra Walton, Imani
White, Jahmeir
Wilson, Christon York, Robert
Olivia
Kristian Butler - Secretar Karielle Simmons- Treasurer
Tongila Fuller- Member
Beta Gamma Sigma (General Business)
Dr. Carrie McCleese, Advisor
Beta Gamma Sigma is the International Business Honor Society. Since 1913, we have recognized and honored top performing students from around the world in business schools accredited by AACSB. We are also proud members of ACHS and provide lifetime value to all members, by offering programs, connections, benefits, and opportunities.
Kappa Delta Pi, National Professional Association & Honor Society for Educators (Zeta Chi Chapter)
Dr. Celeste Williams- Advisor
Kappa Delta Pi is the premier National Professional Association and Honor Society for Educators. The founding principle of the organization is to honor and support all exceptional educators, regardless of gender, race, or background. This commitment to inclusivity has been KDP’s guiding star for over a century. The Zeta Chi chapter (TSU’s Chapter) of KDP was re-chartered last academic year.
Atkinson, Michael Cotton, Kayla Harris, Cynthia
Rogers, Maliyah
Slaughter, Kristen Spry, Ashley
Stanfield, Brian Cravath, Erika Blakemore, Holly
College of Engineering
Dr. Lin Li, Dean
IEEE - Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society (Zeta Kappa Chapter)
Dr. Sagnika Ghosh, Advisor
Eta Kappa Nu or IEEE-HKN is the international honor society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Joining HKN is by invitation only. Membership is a lifelong designation for individuals who have distinguished themselves as students or as professionals in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, and other fields of IEEE interest.
Calhoun III, Freddie
Aldadi, Manahil Allen, Nyla
College of Health Sciences
Dr. Mohamed Kanu, Dean and Professor
Lambda
Beta
(Cardiorespiratory Care Science)
Dr. Brenda Batts - Advisor
Almutairi, Abdullah
Barry, Dalanda
Bizuneh, Dagnacgew Flowers, Ciara
Sigma Theta Tau International (Nursing)
Dr. Beverly Brown – Advisor
Taylor, Matthew
Founded in 1922 by six nursing students, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) has more than 100,000 active members and 600 chapters at institutions of higher education and healthcare partners from Armenia, Australia, and Botswana to Thailand, the United States, and Wales. Sigma members include clinical nurses and administrators, academic nurse educators and researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others working to fulfill the organization’s vision of connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare.
Upsilon
Phi Delta (Health Care Administration and Planning)
Dr. Elizabeth Brown–Advisor
The mission of the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is to recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of healthcare management and policy. The Honor Society encourages interest in academic preparation for careers in healthcare management and policy, promotes activity that will elevate the standards, ideals, competence, and ethics of women and men preparing for careers in healthcare management, policy, and leadership while providing financial assistance through scholarships to outstanding students pursuing academic degrees that prepare individuals for careers in healthcare management, policy, and leadership. Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society also recognizes, by means of granting honorary memberships, individuals who have made outstanding contribution to the profession.
Bigsby, Katashia
Cork, Kristian Davis, Madison Forrest, Naya
Harrell, Kasarairene
Mitchell, Renee
Nawkas, Connie
Owens, Kyran
Potts, Tyler
Stubbs, Deniscia
Tate, Patrick
Thomas, Mari
College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Samantha Morgan-Curtis, Dean
Vaughn, Talese Woodards, Anayah
Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society (Criminal Justice)
Dr. Lynn Barnes–Advisor
Dr. Ronald Craig - Advisor
Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies. Traditionally a national organization serving United States universities, recent expansion into Canadian universities has distinguished Alpha Phi Sigma as an international honor society. Established in January 1942 at Washington State University, Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as those seeking a Juris Doctor degree.
Alpha Kappa Delta (International Sociology Honor
Society)
Dr. Roger Klomegah–Advisor
Founded in 1920 at the University of Southern California, Alpha Kappa Delta seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of social problems, sociology, and intellectual activities that lead to the improvement in the human condition.
Amstutz, Carletta Barrows, Elizabeth Bell, Nylah Hall, Kaitlin
Morton, Cierra Nelson, Jada Padavana, Maranda Thomas, Talaya
Kappa Pi International Honor Society (Art)
Mr. Eric Jackson – Advisor
Courtney Johnson – Faculty Co-Advisor
Founded in 1920 at the University of Southern California, Alpha Kappa Delta seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of social problems, sociology, and intellectual activities that lead to the improvement in the human condition.
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
Dr Keisha Brown, Advisor
Phi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. The society has over 400,000 members, with some 9,000 new members joining each year through 970 chapters nationwide. Phi Alpha Theta was established on March 17, 1921, at the University of Arkansas by Professor Nels Cleven. Cleven had become convinced in his time at the university that a fraternity of scholars (which would accept men and women) was important for the study of history.
Dr. Ljerka Rasmussen - Advisor
The mission of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields. The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship. The Society is convinced that recognizing and honoring persons who have enhanced their talents by serious, diligent, and intelligent study will stimulate others to do the same.
Cook, Brooklyn S. Moore, Sade’ M.
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
Dr. John Miglietta – Advisor
Dr. Shameka Cathey – Advisor
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national organization that honors undergraduate and graduate students who excel in political science. It offers recognition, awards, scholarships, and networking opportunities for its members.
Andrade, Eddie Blauser, Olivia Dunlap, Jaida
Johnson, Amani Mabon, Darius Rainer, Destini
Robinson, Nadia Nicole Smith Jr., Monroe Thacker, Paige Young, Cailyn
Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society (Lambda Delta Chapter)
Sigma Tau Delta International (English) Honor SocietyAlpha Alpha Eta Chapter
Dr. Heidi Williams – Advisor
Sigma Tau Delta is a US-based, international honor society for students of English at four-year colleges and universities who are within the top 30% of their class and have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Bills, Jarron Colley, Nyeem
Howse, Quentin Mireles, Nicole
Robinson, Alexandria Watkins, Jasmine
Olivia
Alpha Psi Omega is the sole national honor society dedicated to collegiate theatre participants in the United States. Founded in 1925 in response to the growing interest in dramatic arts at colleges and universities, its mission is to encourage and recognize excellence in theatrical production throughout a student’s academic journey.
Clark, Sanyla Green, Saniyah
Mabon, Darius
College of Life & Physical Sciences
Dr. Nolan McMurray, Jr., Dean
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society (Pure and Applied Sciences)
Dr. Carla Gardner-Jones, Advisor
Dr. Monique McCallister - Advisor
Founded in 1923 by the science faculty and science students of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, Beta Kappa Chi National Honor Society is a collegiate honor society dedicated to the promotion of high scholarship in pure and applied sciences.
Graduate Members
Caudle, Carolyn Gardner-Jones, Carla Ivy, Michael
Martin, Elaine McCallister, Monique
Robinson, John Young-Seigler, Artenzia
Undergraduate Members
Smith, Lauren
Alpha Psi Omega
Whitmore,
Dr. Levi Watkins Scholars Institute
Ms. Barbara Murrell, Executive Director
Tennessee State University established the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute in honor of this renowned heart surgeon and alumnus. The Institute is comprised of five components: Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Meharry/TSU Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway program; Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Healthcare Scholars Accelerated Pathway Program; Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Society; Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture Series; and Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Endowed Scholarship. These components exemplify the principles that Dr. Watkins espoused: academic excellence, dedication to the medical profession, equality and justice in medical education, commitment to mentoring students, and service to humankind. The Institute is designed to recruit, train, and prepare students for careers in medicine.
Cohort 3
Buck, Niya Creighton-Mitchell, Christopher Eneli, Onaedochukwu Evans, Chance Gardner, Lauren Guess, Grant Hollis, Chandler Hughes, Miracle Johnson, Jordan
Lord, Ethan
Satchell, Gabriel Stewart, Kalen Webb, Jayden Cohort 4
Barlowe, Cathalene Bennett, Blake Booker, Malachi Clay, Kamryn Clayton, Madison Hall, Alexander Hamilton, Kailah
Hines, Marcono
Jones, Andrew
Malone, Robert Maxwell, Gabrielle McBride, Liana McMillian, Reily Pugh, DeShaun Word, Kagan Wyatt, Jaeden
Cohort 5 Brown, Chase
College of Public Service
Dr. Rodney Stanley, Dean
Cornwell, Mason
Lauryn, Louis Miller, Darius Momodu, Heidi Pena, Sarah
Phi Alpha Honor Society (Social Work) - Chi Zeta Chapter
Dr. Donna Dopwell - Advisor
The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideas. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. The Chi Zeta Chapter was formed with the goal of ensuring that Tennessee State University’s Social Work majors had access to the network and resources of the national honor society.
Upsilon
Sigma - Urban Studies Honor Society
Dr. Kimberly Triplett - Advisor
Upsilon Sigma is dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in scholarship, leadership, and engagement in urban studies and related fields. The mission is to promote academic excellence and enrich the educational experience of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees related to urban studies.
Fall 2025: Nia Tuck
Spring 2026:
Amera Adams
Kamryn Collins
Taylor M. Dixon
Makayla Montgomery
Kiera B. Person
Jalyn L. Pridgen
Brianna M. Johnson
Kimberly G. Courtner
Kenisha M. Frierson
Stacy Wright, Junior
Diamond A. dos Santos
Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr.
Fall 2025 Department of Athletics Honor Roll
Dr. Mikki Allen, Director of Athletics
Ms. Kenita Stokes, Associate Director of Academic Services (TSU Athletics Department)
Men’s Basketball
Brooks, Jaeden
Garcia, Alexander
Harper, Travis
Harris, Dante
Howard, Damon Jones, Jayden
Jones, Kavien
Lafleur, Jean Yvens
Pitre, Jalen
Spikes, Jabrion
Women’s Basketball
Ferguson, Amiyah
Harris, Genesis
Kamara, Somah
Martin, Erin
Montoya, Shalance
Roberts, Kiari
Thomas, Icesis
Webb, Aaniya
Whitfield, XaiOnna Wooldridge, Brianna
Football
Alexander, Darrion
Ayers, Shaun Baker, Kaiki
Barnett, Christopher Bivans, Alijah
Bravo Arellano, Daniel Brown, Breon
Cook-Morgan, Jayden
Crawford, Shamar
Cunningham, Ethan Doston, Terence
Duncan, Aaron
Fakaosi, Epoki
Floyd, Caleb Foreman, Jacorris Forsha, Gavin
Hagan, Ryder
Hale, Brendan
Hicks, Kyle
Hoath, Jason
Howell, Robert Igwe, Jesse Irby, Jahkye
Jackson, Guido
Jean Jumeau, Veguer
Jefferson, Taeshawn
Jones, Christian
Labranche, Jalen (H) Lee, Zachariah
Malone, Joshua
Mathis, Roman McGee, Teshon
McNair, Byron
Montgomery, Brock
Moore, Johnothan
Nelson, Steven Pearson, Trevor Perez, Freddy
Price, Jaylon
Reed, Jeremiah Reese, Joshua Reid, Caleb Ridderhoff, John Rowe, Brent Ruth, Connor Shenouda, Mark Simmons-Brown, Zackariah
Smith, Anthony Snipes, Lathun Stewart, James Taylor, Anthony Vanderpuijetagoe, Joel Walker Jr., Leonard Walker, Oliver Walker, Patrick Wiggins, Deon Wilhoite, Lelan Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Germani
Wilson, Matthew
Men’s Golf
Greig, Luke Napier, Aden Napier, Isaac
Pieratt, Jackson
Robert, Quincy Stahl, Sampo Twerdahl, Edward Yoon, Seojin
Akomolafe, Oladipo Bruce, Kai Davis, Aaron Davis, John Deng, Gabriel Fayne, Israel (H) Fuller, Preston Harris, Michael Hooper, Robert Jackson, Damon Jones, Kolby Joshway, Caleb McCall, Collin McClendon, Joshua McKinnon, Avery Muvunyi, Kami Sparks, Bryce Thrasher, Landon White, Christian
Women’s Track and Field
Ali, Maleia Harris, Jada
Harry, Serenity
Hudson, Quinn (H) Khan, A’Marie McGee, Sydney
McRee, Carolyn
Onwumbiko, Pearl Pullen, Alyssa Reed, Eriyanna Smith, Madison
Stewart, Kara
Thomas, Giah
Washington, Zoey
Volleyball
Bitsaktsi, Eirini
Blevins, Gabriella
Carter, Italya
Culpepper, Julia
Gainelli, Giulia
Harris, Aliyah
Jones, I’Onna
Lacy, Melae
President’s List
Miller, Maygan
Poston, Sydni
Reilly, Sagaia
Stansberry, Carsyn
Students eligible for the University Honors Convocation President’s List must have achieved a grade-point average of not less than a 4.00 for a given semester;
In the land of golden sunshine, by the Cumberland’s fertile shore. Stands a school for greatest service, One that we adore. Alma Mater, how we love thee, Love thy white and blue May we strive to meet thy mandates With faith that’s true
Mr. Loren Bailey
Ms. Shayla Bond
Ms. Candace Brown
Ms. Tiffany Brown
Ms. Alexis Clark
Mr. Ben Coleman
Ms. Brittany Cosby
Dr. Eddie Cribbs
Honors Convocation Committee
Dr. Coreen Jackson, Chair
Dr. Ashanti Chunn
Ms. Lori Danley
Mr. Aaron Grayson
Mr. Garante Hillman
Dr. Chris Jackson
Mr. Lawrence Lewis
Mr. Christopher Miller
Dr. Tyrone Miller
Acknowledgments
Mr. Keith Morgan
Dr. Olufemi Oyebade
Mr. Aaron Powell
Dr. John Robinson
Dr. Johnnie Smith
Ms. Ciara Thomas
Dr. Jeffery Thompson
TSU Board of Trustees
Office of the President
Division of Academic Affairs
Division of Student Affairs
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Office of Research & Institutional Advancement
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TSU Library and Media Center
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College of Agriculture
College of Business
College of Education
College of Health Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
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Graduate career-ready for roles in ag-finance, food marketing, and more.
College of Education
The College of Education encourages you to continue to do everything in the spirit of excellence!
Department of Educational Leadership
M Ed Instructional Leadership- Licensure
M.Ed. Instructional Leadership- Non-Licensure
M Ed Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Teacher Leaders (Online)
Department of Teaching and Learning
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
K-5 Teacher Licensure
M.Ed. in Interventionist K-8
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K-8 Interventionist (Initial Licensure)
M.Ed. in Curriculum Instruction with six (6) concentrations
Department of Psychology
M.S. in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration Program
M.S. in Professional Counseling Program
Honors
Psychology Psi Chi Honor Society
Teaching & Learning Kappa Delta Pi
• AACSB Accredited - Among the top 6% of business schools worldwide
• Comprehensive undergraduate and graduate business programs
• Strong focus on experiential learning and professional development
• Diverse student body representing global business perspectives CONTACT
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Accounting - Business Data Analytics - Economics - Finance
- General Business - Hospitality Management - Human Resources - Information Systems
The MBA curriculum is a broad-based management education that facilitates you to expand the knowledge and skills preparing for leadership positions in public and private companies.
Master of Science in Business Data Analytics (MSBDA)
Accelerated - Fully Online
The MSBDA program is designed for Business Analysts, Data Scientists, Information Systems Analyst, and related candidates looking to advance their professional development.
The College of Liberal Arts offers courses and programs in the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences, preparing students for a wide range of graduate and professional opportunities Our distinguished faculty are not only educators but also active professionals in their fields who bring real-world experience into the classroom The slogan of the College of Liberal Arts – “Building Your Foundation for Excellence!” – expresses our commitment to student success throughout and beyond their experience at the University
The College of Liberal Arts offers eleven undergraduate majors and one master’s degree program.
· Art (B S ) Communication (B.A. and B.S.)
· Criminal Justice (B.S. and M.C.J.)
· English (B.A.)
· History (B A and B S ) Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.)
· Multidisciplinary Studies (B S ) Music (B.S.)
· Political Science (B.S.)
· Professional Studies (B.S.)
· Sociology (B S )
The College’s Department of Communications has received $150,000 from the Comcast Corporation and NBCUniversal News Group to support the education of future media professionals. Our Commercial Music program, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, was recognized in 2023 and 2024 by Billboard magazine in its inter national list of top programs.
The College also offers minors in most of its major disciplines as well as Africana Studies, Design, French, Inter national Affairs, Philosophy, Spanish, and Women’s Studies.
Student Organizations and Activities
In association with our academic programs, the College of Liberal Arts supports a rich variety of co-curricular activities for students in our majors and throughout the University Our Moot Court Team, Forensics Team, and HCASC Team have all won awards in recent years, with the Forensics Team consistently winning multiple awards in both state-level and national competitions. Other student organizations in the College include the Soul Fire Spoken Word and Poetry Club, Model United Nations, and a Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL) delegation
The faculty and staff of the College of Liberal Arts congratulate our Dean’s List honorees, honor society members, and all our students for your perseverance as you have thrived and excelled this year.
Well done! We are here to support you as you continue to lift your voices, lead your peers, and serve your world!
The Division of Research and Sponsored Programs
The Division of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) supports the academic departments and administrative divisions of Tennessee State University to accomplish the University's research and scholarly pursuits. RSP fosters partnerships and collaborations with state, federal, and private sources of external funding to advance research, instruction, and service activities arising from faculty, staff, and student endeavors Vi s i t R SP — ww w.t ns tat e . e du / research
View the RSP website to learn the wealth of resources offered to you — links to funding sources, grants notification services, guides, directories, libraries, and research administration organizations. Q uincy Quick, Ph.D. Chief Research Officer and Associate Vice-President for Research and Sponsored Programs
Telephone: (615) 963-7631 l FAX: (615) 963-5068
Email address: research@tnstate.edu l Twitter: @TSUResearch l Facebook: www.facebook.com/ResearchatTSU IG: @tsu_research
