February 22, 2012
Courtesy of TSU news Service
Report to be shared with community during Discover TSU Day Feb. 23
NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University has released its economic impact statement that highlights many benefits to the state of Tennessee from graduates, technology, research and much more.
The University contributes nearly $610 million to Nashville’s economy through direct and indirect spending, according to The Economic Impact of Tennessee State University on the State of Tennessee, an economic impact analysis released today, in conjunction with the University’s upcoming Discover TSU Day taking place Thursday, Feb. 23.
On Discover TSU Day the University will send out approximately 50 two-person teams to more than 145 businesses and organizations in the Nashville area to tell about the academic achievements of TSU and its individual colleges and schools. Each team will consist of a TSU student accompanied by a staff member, faculty member, TSU alumnus or alumna, or Foundation Board member.
“So many people don’t know about the ongoing and meaningful accomplishments of the faculty, students, staff, and alumni of this great institution,” said Dr. William Nelsen, interim Vice President for University Relations and Development. “Discover TSU Day is one new and special way to tell the story and to strengthen partnerships with the business community in Middle Tennessee.”
In Nashville, TSU is a leader in public sector employment—ranked in the top 25 employers according to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce—and in construction and renovation activities. In 2010-11, TSU employed an average of 3,700 full-time, part-time and temporary employees (including faculty and students), totaling $190 million in labor income, and generating a total impact of $394 million.
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