Guaranteed interview with Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine now an option for qualified Tusculum University students
GREENEVILLE – Qualified Tusculum University students will receive a guaranteed interview for admission into the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in a new agreement reached by the two higher education institutions.
Tusculum and Lincoln Memorial leaders recently signed the articulation agreement, which is effective immediately. Faculty members in Tusculum’s science programs are making students aware of this exceptional opportunity as they counsel them on their future academic and career options.
“Our science students engage in rigorous coursework and robust active and experiential learning at Tusculum that prepare them exceptionally well for medical school,” said Dr. Heather Henson-Ramsey, assistant vice president of academic affairs. “We are excited because they can now showcase their knowledge in an interview with LMU’s outstanding medical school. Our students will be well-trained at that institution and make a positive impact on their community and their patients with the skills they have developed at both institutions.”
New agreement provides Tusculum students and alumni in many academic fields a guaranteed interview for multiple Emory & Henry graduate programs
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. and EMORY, Va. – Tusculum University students who are on a path for a bachelor’s degree in multiple fields will receive a guaranteed interview to be accepted into a select number of graduate programs at Emory & Henry University through a new agreement.
The two higher education institutions recently signed an articulation agreement to open this avenue for Tusculum students. Specifically, undergraduate Tusculum students in the biology, chemistry, psychology and sport science programs will be eligible for an interview with Emory & Henry’s School of Health Sciences. That interview could lead to admittance in Emory & Henry’s graduate programs in addiction counseling, clinical mental health counseling, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies and physical therapy.
Seniors pursuing degrees in the natural sciences at Tusculum University give detailed presentations to faculty and students
GREENEVILLE – Seniors in Tusculum University’s natural sciences program have taken another step forward in becoming career-ready professionals with special presentations made to faculty members and fellow students.
The biology, chemistry and environmental science programs held their senior seminar Friday, Dec. 6, in the state-of-the-art Meen Center. Fifteen students who will be graduating during this academic year presented their research on subjects and answered questions for 20 minutes apiece. Among the presentations were “Appalachian Nightlights: The Firefly Experience,” “The Potential Genetic Causes of Alzheimer’s,” “How Running Alters the Foot,” “How Can Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Trait Be Affected by Other Disorders?” and “The Formations and Patterns of Human Fingerprints.”
The presentations were the last stage in a two-course seminar series the students had taken to prepare them to share their knowledge on a topic in a way the average lay person would understand. Jordan Baker, assistant professor of biology, said the presentation method Tusculum students learn is one reason they have good placement rates in graduate and professional schools after graduation.
Gaming enthusiasts indulge their hobbies and bond during latest edition of Pioneer CON at Tusculum University
GREENEVILLE – Some came dressed in theme for the day and others showed their game faces, but the latest edition of Pioneer CON provided a positive vibe for all who attended.
Pioneer CON returned to Tusculum University Saturday, Oct. 19, with a day full of activities to enthrall gaming enthusiasts. The event included Warhammer 40K, Magic: The Gathering and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments as well as opportunities for participants to play Dungeons & Dragons, visit with vendors and speak with Walter Wimberly, the Tusculum faculty member who helped create the university’s new game design minor.
“We thoroughly enjoyed bringing Pioneer CON back to campus so gamers could feed their passion for this activity and enjoy themselves on our beautiful campus,” said Dr. Harold Branstrator, co-coach of Tusculum’s Gaming Club and Esports Club and the event’s organizer. “Gaming is a major outlet for many people, and Tusculum is focused on tapping into this interest and providing support for it.”
New game design minor at Tusculum University will provide hands-on skills in growing field to students of any major
GREENEVILLE – Students who want to create video games will be able to develop those skills through hands-on experience when they pursue a new minor at Tusculum University.
Beginning with the fall semester, Tusculum will offer a game design minor that will enable students to build their own video game. The minor will incorporate artistic and programmatic elements and empower students to demonstrate their creativity and design abilities. All of these components will come in handy as students seek jobs with potential future employers.
Tusculum University students further develop skills in internships as they become career-ready professionals
GREENEVILLE – Putting their knowledge into practice, many Tusculum University students are expanding on the active and experiential learning that occurs in their coursework and further developing their skills as interns this summer.
Dozens of students in multiple disciplines across the university are participating in internships with organizations that align with their fields of study. They include students in academic programs such as biology, chemistry, computer science, psychology, sport management and sport science.
“Students’ classroom time is essentially the theory part of education, explaining how and why things are done the way they are,” said Dr. Brandon Hudson, assistant professor of sport management, who oversees that program’s interns. “It builds the foundation of knowledge for what they will see in their careers. But the experiential learning aspect of the internships is putting that theory into practice. It’s like a test drive of their prospective career.
Tusculum dean further develops professional skills as member of leadership academy offered by two national organizations
GREENEVILLE – The dean of Tusculum University’s College of Science, Technology and Mathematics has further sharpened her professional skills as a member of the Senior Leadership Academy, which is offered by the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute.
Dr. Heather Henson-Ramsey recently completed her participation in the 2023-24 cohort along with about 40 other higher education administrators across the country. The experience has given her a chance to reflect and prepared her for continued growth as a leader.
Local high school student earns scholarship from Tusculum for first place finish in mathematics competition on campus
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University is recognizing the performance of a local high school student in a high-caliber mathematics competition on campus by awarding her a scholarship.
Representatives of the university’s College of Science, Technology and Mathematics recently awarded a $2,000 academic scholarship to Eady Wright, a junior at Greeneville High School. Eady will be eligible for the funds if she enrolls at Tusculum after the completion of her high school studies, but she is not required to seek a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
CSTM selected Eady for the scholarship based on her finishing first in the precalculus section of the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association competition held Tuesday, April 2, at Tusculum. Dr. Wei Hu, an assistant professor of mathematics at the university, said precalculus is a good measure for high school students’ performance in mathematics.
Tusculum University raising funds to create endowed scholarships for two distinguished faculty and staff members
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University is raising funds to create endowed scholarships in memory of two well-established and respected figures at the higher education institution who positively impacted students.
The Office of Institutional Advancement is working with Tusculum’s College of Science, Technology and Mathematics and family members of Ron Conley, a faculty member for 30 years, who retired in 2013 as associate professor of mathematics, to establish the scholarship in his name.
Institutional Advancement is also coordinating with an anonymous donor to enact a scholarship in the name of Marion Edens, a 1932 Tusculum graduate, who coached several teams served as athletic director and worked in admission at the university.
Diverse graduating class of about 200 students leaves its mark at Tusculum University as it advances to the next stage in life
GREENEVILLE – Descending the stage as Tusculum University’s newest alumni, graduates left their imprint on the higher education institution in the classroom and through extracurricular activities and emerged from their studies as career-ready, civically engaged professionals.
Nearly 200 students from 25 states and territories and 10 countries moved their tassels from one side of the cap to the other during graduation Saturday, May 4, in Pioneer Arena. They earned associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in multiple disciplines, but most importantly, many were just as active in other endeavors during their days as Pioneers.
“A Tusculum degree is rooted in active and experiential learning, which strongly prepares students for the workforce or the next step in their careers,” said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum’s president. “Our pioneering spirit also enables students to impact the campus and the community in other ways through the mentorship of our expert faculty and dedicated staff. We have been pleased to watch our graduates embrace this opportunity and make the most of their years at Tusculum.”
Tusculum University’s chemistry program publishes its research on developing anti-cancer drugs in prestigious journal
GREENEVILLE – Research by undergraduate chemistry and biology students at Tusculum University continues to impact the global fight against cancer with an article published in a prestigious professional journal.
The article for “Inorganic Chemistry” details the group’s ongoing research into potential new medications to treat cancer, a subject science students have examined now for five years. Already posted online, the article will be published in the next print edition. Four students and four alumni, along with Dr. Dennis Ashford, the professor overseeing the project, are the authors.
Tusculum students demonstrate their creativity, research and presentation skills at Academic Symposium on campus
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University students showcased their creativity, research and presentation skills Friday, April 19, at the Academic Symposium on campus, an event that highlights the high-quality hands-on learning they receive from the higher education institution.
Thirty-four students exhibited multiple forms of art, research papers and posters that revealed their talent and the knowledge they have gained during their studies. Among the academic programs represented were art and design, biology, chemistry, English, environmental science. history, mathematics, psychology and sport science. People can view the list of students who participated, their majors and their subject matter at https://www3.tusculum.edu/news/tusc-family/2024/25317/.
In addition, a Tusculum alumna gave students valuable tips as she detailed her journey from her undergraduate days to now holding a doctorate. Dr. Scott Hummel, the university’s president, praised the students for their product as he touted the value of a Tusculum education.