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Cash payments offer hope for Black maternal health

Explore how cash payments and guaranteed income programs aim to support Black maternal health by easing financial stress during pregnancy and infancy.

Meharry Medical College celebrates 151st convocation, honoring excellence and legacy of service

Meharry Medical College celebrated its 151st convocation in Nashville, honoring its 150-year legacy of service, distinguished alumni, and commitment to educating healthcare professionals for underserved

Tennessee medical providers battle insurers over underpaid claims

Tennessee medical providers are challenging health insurance downcoding practices that automatically reduce reimbursements, creating financial strain and administrative burdens for healthcare practices.

Creativity and play help young children develop essential learning skills

Discover why education researchers and experts emphasize play-based learning and creativity as essential tools for strengthening literacy, problem-solving, and social-emotional development in children.

FAFSA opens doors to college, but many students still need help completing it

FAFSA completion opens doors to college financial aid, but low-income and first-generation students often need extra help navigating the application.

Rising health care costs worry Americans as support grows for major reforms

Rising health care costs worry 60% of voters, a KFF poll finds, as Americans call for major reforms and support for Medicare for All grows.

School book bans reach record high, with nearly 12,000 removals nationwide

PEN America reports nearly 12,000 school book bans in 2025–26, affecting 7,370 titles and raising concerns about students’ access to diverse literature.

TSU community comes together for ‘Miles of Hope’ breast cancer walk/run

Tennessee State University’s Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Walk/Run brings the community together to honor survivors and raise breast cancer awareness.

Hospitals offer financial assistance to reduce medical debt—many patients don’t know they qualify

Hospital financial assistance can reduce or eliminate medical debt. Learn about charity care, eligibility and automatic screening for free or discounted care.

Nashville officials use Fire Prevention Week to warn of lithium-ion battery fire risks

Nashville officials share lithium-ion battery charging tips and safe disposal locations during Fire Prevention Week to help residents prevent fires

Michael Eric Dyson to Livingstone College: HBCU graduates must continue “unfinished fight” for justice

Michael Eric Dyson urges Livingstone College students to continue the unfinished fight for justice, highlighting HBCUs, Black excellence and education.

NEEC launches child care scholarship for Nashville early educators

NEEC launches the REAP Scholarship to help Nashville early educators afford child care, supporting 23 teachers and strengthening child care staffing.

TSU receives $1.92M grant for agricultural research center

Tennessee State University receives a $1.92 million USDA grant to advance agricultural research, land and water management, and workforce development.

Tennessee rural hospitals face growing financial pressure

Tennessee rural hospitals face mounting financial pressure, with 36% in serious trouble and at least 12 at immediate risk of closure, threatening access to care.

Tennessee awarded nearly $8 million to strengthen teachers, school leaders

Tennessee receives nearly $8 million in federal funding to strengthen teacher leadership, mentoring, recruitment and retention programs in high-need schools

From resilience to campus leadership, first-generation students are building their legacies at TSU

Tennessee State University celebrates first-generation students through The You First Project, mentorship, academic support, and its 2026 First-Generation College Celebration.
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