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Tuskegee receives largest estate gift in university’s history
 

Tuskegee receives largest estate gift in university’s history

August 28, 2017

Tuskegee University has received a generous estate gift valued at $1.59 million — the largest planned gift received by the university to date — from 1943 Tuskegee University graduate Dr. Orlando Lawrence Clark.

Sept. 12 fair to promote impact of global educational opportunities
 

Sept. 12 fair to promote impact of global educational opportunities

August 25, 2017

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Tuskegee University students can travel the world in a day as they learn more about student abroad opportunities and celebrate the university’s rich cultural diversity

Construction Science and Management program receives first-ever accreditation
 

Construction Science and Management program receives first-ever accreditation

August 24, 2017

For the first time in Tuskegee University’s history, its Construction Science and Management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education

Tuskegee students experience solar eclipse
 

Tuskegee students experience solar eclipse

August 22, 2017

Monday, Aug. 21 may have started with Tuskegee University students staring into textbooks on the first day of fall semester classes, but by early afternoon, many were staring into the sky

Faison selected for Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute
 

Faison selected for Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute

August 18, 2017

A. Zachary Faison, Tuskegee University’s general counsel and vice president for external affairs, is among this year’s Class of 2017 protégés for the Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute.

Tuskegee University names Koong as business dean
 

Tuskegee University names Koong as business dean

August 17, 2017

Tuskegee University has appointed Dr. Kai S. Koong as dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science at Tuskegee University.

Tuskegee Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2017 Inductees
 

Tuskegee Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2017 Inductees

August 11, 2017

The Tuskegee University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its latest inductees that will be a part of the 2017 Tuskegee University Athletics Hall of Fame. These selected individuals will be recognized

Tuskegee’s Mardis appointed to state law enforcement executive board
 

Tuskegee’s Mardis appointed to state law enforcement executive board

August 08, 2017

Patrick Mardis, Tuskegee University’s director of public safety, has been appointed by the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police as its sergeant at arms

$2 million NSF grant to help Tuskegee prepare future material scientists
 

$2 million NSF grant to help Tuskegee prepare future material scientists

August 07, 2017

Tuskegee University has received a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to prepare undergraduate students for careers in materials science engineering.

Summer enrichment program prepares students for Tuskegee veterinary curriculum
 

Summer enrichment program prepares students for Tuskegee veterinary curriculum

August 02, 2017

Students from across the U.S. recently completed a seven-week program, hosted by Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine

Daniels selected as head of architecture department
 

Daniels selected as head of architecture department

August 01, 2017

Kwesi Daniels, a 2002 graduate of Tuskegee University, has been selected to head the university’s Department of Architecture in the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science.

Vet Med partnership with UNC Pembroke to strengthen industry workforce, diversity
 

Vet Med partnership with UNC Pembroke to strengthen industry workforce, diversity

July 31, 2017

A new partnership between Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of North Carolina Pembroke will launch a pathway program

Tuskegee University presenting 82 degrees during summer commencement exercises
 

Tuskegee University presenting 82 degrees during summer commencement exercises

July 25, 2017

Tuskegee University will confer 82 degrees to its newest graduates during its summer commencement exercises on Friday, July 28. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

Defense Department grant will aid in researching missing Tuskegee Airmen
 

Defense Department grant will aid in researching missing Tuskegee Airmen

July 20, 2017

A two-year renewable grant from the U.S. Department of Defense will enable Tuskegee University to conduct historical and genealogical research on unaccounted for, or “missing,” Tuskegee Airmen.

Davis, Hester appointed as Tuskegee University trustees
 

Davis, Hester appointed as Tuskegee University trustees

July 15, 2017

Governor Kay Ivey recently appointed two new members to the Tuskegee University Board of Trustees: Henry Wesley Davis III of the Alabama Medicaid Agency and Sylvester Hester of Global Automotive Alliance Manufacturing

Burnett hired as CFO
 

Burnett hired as CFO

July 14, 2017

Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that Dr. Sharron Taylor Burnett has assumed responsibilities as the university’s chief financial officer

Griffin ’66 donates personal papers to hometown library
 

Griffin ’66 donates personal papers to hometown library

July 13, 2017

Floyd Griffin of Milledgeville, Georgia, a 1966 Tuskegee University graduate and current member of the university’s Board of Trustees,

Sara begins tenure as Tuskegee University provost
 

Sara begins tenure as Tuskegee University provost

July 11, 2017

Dr. Tejinder S. Sara, a Tuskegee University faculty member and administrator for more than 43 years, has been appointed by the university’s leadership as its provost.

Willie Slater introduced as new Director of Athletics
 

Willie Slater introduced as new Director of Athletics

July 10, 2017

Watch the video as Coach Willie Slater is introduced as the new Director of Athletics at Tuskegee University

Chapel service to honor Tuskegee University’s first chaplain
 

Chapel service to honor Tuskegee University’s first chaplain

July 07, 2017

The family of Tuskegee University’s first chaplain, Rev. John W. Whittaker, will host a public chapel service

Student-faculty team go international to address food insecurity policies
 

Student-faculty team go international to address food insecurity policies

July 06, 2017

Tuskegee selected as site for ICRPS’ 2018 summer institute

Tuskegee University appoints Slater as athletics director
 

Tuskegee University appoints Slater as athletics director

July 03, 2017

Tuskegee University has appointed Willie Slater as the institution’s athletics director, effective July 1. Slater, who has nearly 40 years athletics and coaching experience

Students expand entrepreneurial skills, networking during national Enactus competition
 

Students expand entrepreneurial skills, networking during national Enactus competition

June 29, 2017

Tuskegee University’s team joined teams from more than 80 other universities to compete

Tuskegee University benefits from new Intel grant program
 

Tuskegee University benefits from new Intel grant program

June 27, 2017

Three-year grant to expand student enrollment, retention in STEM disciplines

Tuskegee Women
 

Tuskegee Women's Basketball releases 2017-18 Schedule

June 22, 2017

Tuskegee University women's basketball team released their schedule for the 2017-18 season

Tremaglio, Tipton selected as Tuskegee University trustees
 

Tremaglio, Tipton selected as Tuskegee University trustees

June 19, 2017

In June, Tuskegee University welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees

SACSCOC removes all warnings from Tuskegee University
 

SACSCOC removes all warnings from Tuskegee University

June 16, 2017

SACSCOC announced it has lifted the warning status previously placed on Tuskegee University

Town hall introduces Morris as interim president, outlines plans for TU presidency
 

Town hall introduces Morris as interim president, outlines plans for TU presidency

June 09, 2017

Tuskegee University trustees hosted a town hall meeting of faculty, staff, students and alumni

Trustees’ statement regarding changes in university leadership
 

Trustees’ statement regarding changes in university leadership

June 01, 2017

Dr. Brian L. Johnson will conclude his service as the university’s president on June 30, 2017

Tuskegee students again selected as Alabama Schweitzer Fellows
 

Tuskegee students again selected as Alabama Schweitzer Fellows

May 25, 2017

Two OT students in Tuskegee University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health recently were selected

Estate gift memorializes Blackwell’s love of music
 

Estate gift memorializes Blackwell’s love of music

May 23, 2017

A recent gift from the estate of 1956 TU alumna Velma L. Blackwell will create a memorial endowment

Skipper, Price emphasize graduates’ trajectory during spring commencement events
 

Skipper, Price emphasize graduates’ trajectory during spring commencement events

May 18, 2017

Tuskegee University students receive charge from both commencement and baccalaureate speakers

Tuskegee University receives $40,000 Home Depot ‘Retool Your School’ grant
 

Tuskegee University receives $40,000 Home Depot ‘Retool Your School’ grant

May 17, 2017

The university received the “Retool Your School” grant during a live-streamed event hosted by The Home Depot

Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine salutes 66 graduates at inaugural commencement
 

Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine salutes 66 graduates at inaugural commencement

May 09, 2017

College of Veterinary Medicine bid farewell to 66 graduates during its inaugural commencement

Commencement event speakers promise students wealth of perspective, experience
 

Commencement event speakers promise students wealth of perspective, experience

May 08, 2017

Each of the week’s commencement events will provide graduates with additional perspectives of the career field

Tullier tapped to lead communications, marketing for Tuskegee University
 

Tullier tapped to lead communications, marketing for Tuskegee University

May 04, 2017

Tuskegee University has hired public relations veteran Michael Tullier, APR as senior director of communications

Tuskegee University receives $2M grant from USDA/NIFA to enhance organic farming
 

Tuskegee University receives $2M grant from USDA/NIFA to enhance organic farming

May 02, 2017

The College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences has been awarded a competitive USDA/NIFA grant

ESPN President John Skipper to address Tuskegee University Spring Commencement
 

ESPN President John Skipper to address Tuskegee University Spring Commencement

April 25, 2017

ESPN President John Skipper will share his perspectives during the university’s Spring Commencement

Tuskegee University offers the 2017 Drone Summer Academy
 

Tuskegee University offers the 2017 Drone Summer Academy

April 19, 2017

Tuskegee University will be hosting the 2017 STEM Drone Summer Academy from July 5th – 28th

Tuskegee University awarded $700,000 from NSF to enhance STEM education
 

Tuskegee University awarded $700,000 from NSF to enhance STEM education

April 15, 2017

Tuskegee University has been awarded a $700,000 collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)

College of Veterinary Medicine to hold inaugural graduation ceremony
ANNOUNCEMENTS

College of Veterinary Medicine to hold inaugural graduation ceremony

April 13, 2017

TU College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) will hold its first separate graduation ceremony on May 6, 2017.

Tuskegee University awarded $700,000 from NSF to enhance STEM education
 

Tuskegee University awarded $700,000 from NSF to enhance STEM education

April 13, 2017

Tuskegee University has been awarded a $700,000 collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation

 Tuskegee University Board of Trustees unanimously approves 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
 

Tuskegee University Board of Trustees unanimously approves 2015-2020 Strategic Plan

April 02, 2017

The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the university’s strategic plan

Tuskegee University elects three new trustees
 

Tuskegee University elects three new trustees

March 31, 2017

Seeking to bring on new board members with a wide variety of experiences that would be beneficial to Tuskegee University,

Book Discussion draws light from panel
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book Discussion draws light from panel

March 30, 2017

The Book Discussion centered on a compelling memoir by Bryan Stevenson called "Just Mercy."

Tuskegee Prepares to Compete at Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship
 

Tuskegee Prepares to Compete at Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship

March 30, 2017

Tuskegee University, 2-time National Champion, will go head to head with fellow HBCUs

Board of Trustees approves 10-year master plan
 

Board of Trustees approves 10-year master plan

March 30, 2017

Tuskegee University is pleased to announce the completion of the 10-year Campus Master Plan. The Master Plan was approved by the Board of Trustees at its annual spring meeting.

U.S. Patent issued to Tuskegee University researchers for more accurate detection of viable microbes
 

U.S. Patent issued to Tuskegee University researchers for more accurate detection of viable microbes

March 30, 2017

Tuskegee University researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have a major accomplishment

Three Tuskegee University Students Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists, Contend for Prestigious Award
 

Three Tuskegee University Students Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists, Contend for Prestigious Award

March 29, 2017

Three TU students have become Fulbright semi-finalists and are step away from attaining a grant to continue academic pursuits abroad.

20th Anniversary of U.S. Presidential National Apology for USPHS Syphilis Study
 

20th Anniversary of U.S. Presidential National Apology for USPHS Syphilis Study

March 27, 2017

The Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation and the National Bioethics Center at Tuskegee University will sponsor a Community Day

Hundreds attend Tuskegee University’s Spring Open House
 

Hundreds attend Tuskegee University’s Spring Open House

March 26, 2017

Hundreds of prospective students and their families converged on Tuskegee University to get an up close and personal look

Hampton President Harvey to deliver Founder
 

Hampton President Harvey to deliver Founder's Day address and receive honorary doctorate

March 13, 2017

Dr. William R. Harvey, President of Hampton University, will provide the keynote address at Annual Founder's Day

Tuskegee University Receives $186K to Support Innovative Research
 

Tuskegee University Receives $186K to Support Innovative Research

March 10, 2017

Riptide Bioscience of Vallejo, Calif., awarded Tuskegee University $186,615 to support doctoral students in cancer research. Dr. Channa Prakash, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, welcomed this very generous gift from Riptide Bioscience.

Tuskegee Lyceum Series welcomes AILEY II to the stage
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuskegee Lyceum Series welcomes AILEY II to the stage

March 09, 2017

The Tuskegee University Lyceum Series will feature the nationally acclaimed ALIEY II to campus on March 19, 2017.

President Johnson receives the Carver Medal from Simpson College
 

President Johnson receives the Carver Medal from Simpson College

March 08, 2017

The medal honors the legacy of George Washington Carver, who began his academic career at Simpson. The Carver Medal was first awarded in 2008 to recipients such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Shirley Chisholm, and Clarence Page.

 SACSCOC Approves Tuskegee’s Online Degree Programs
ANNOUNCEMENTS

SACSCOC Approves Tuskegee’s Online Degree Programs

February 08, 2017

Tuskegee University received approval of its substantive change proposal for online degree programs by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges SACSCOC.

Tuskegee holds ribbon-cutting thanks to grant from The Home Depot
 

Tuskegee holds ribbon-cutting thanks to grant from The Home Depot

January 25, 2017

Tuskegee University held a campus celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday to announce the completion of the newly invigorated Tennis Courts that were in disrepair.

Roland Martin to MLK audience - What are you prepared to do
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Roland Martin to MLK audience - What are you prepared to do

January 17, 2017

Tuskegee University held its Martin Luther King Day Observance on Monday.

Tuskegee University to celebrate Faith Week 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuskegee University to celebrate Faith Week 2017

December 06, 2016

The Tuskegee University Faith Week 2017 will offer the local and national community an interactive opportunity to take a critical look at the meaning of Faith in a world of racism, poverty, climate change, militarism, sexism, xenophobia and religious intolerance in America and around the world.

University researchers make new discovery in plastics
 

University researchers make new discovery in plastics

December 05, 2016

Tuskegee University researchers have discovered a new method that can be used to suspend tiny particles of cellulose in an organic solvent that is commonly used in the plastic industry.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuskegee University leads $1 million partnership initiative to establish computer science education in the Alabama Black Belt

October 13, 2016

Tuskegee University is at the forefront of a national movement to bring Computer Science Education at the K-12 level.

 

Forbes magazine ranks Tuskegee as one of the top universities in nation

July 07, 2016

For the third consecutive year, Tuskegee University has earned recognition as one of Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top Colleges.”

 

Tuskegee University online programs named No. 1 in Alabama

May 09, 2016

Best Colleges.com has ranked Tuskegee University’s newly launched online programs the best in the state

 

Tuskegee in Top 10 among nation’s HBCUs and Southern colleges

September 09, 2015

For the fifth year, Tuskegee University has earned recognition for its exceptional academics and stellar record of student success. U.S. News & World Report again named Tuskegee as a top HBCU

 

Tuskegee University ranked No. 2 baccalaureate college in nation, No. 1 in research

August 24, 2015

For the fifth consecutive year, Tuskegee University is among the top baccalaureate colleges in the country. Washington Monthly has recently released their annual college guide and Tuskegee is No. 2

Tuskegee University patents unique new nanostructured thermoplastic-based thin film
 

Tuskegee University patents unique new nanostructured thermoplastic-based thin film

July 13, 2015

The United States patent office has issued Tuskegee University engineering researcher, Dr. Heshmat Aglan, Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Professor, United States Patent no: 9,034,426 B2 for the invention

 

Tuskegee University ranked No. 1 HBCU, No. 6 in Alabama for salary potential

May 20, 2015

College Choice has published its 2015 rankings of U.S. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tuskegee University tops the list. The publication named the institution No. 1 among the nation’s top

Patent could help produce more flavorful meat that is better for the environment
 

Patent could help produce more flavorful meat that is better for the environment

April 08, 2015

A new Tuskegee University patent aims to make the meat production industry more environmentally friendly and economical. Researchers in the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences invented a new livestock feed

Tuskegee University patent can make producing chickens more environmentally friendly
 

Tuskegee University patent can make producing chickens more environmentally friendly

April 08, 2015

In Alabama alone, more than 1 billion chickens were produced in 2010

 

Tuskegee ranks among HBCUs with high freshman return rates

January 06, 2015

Tuskegee University has again earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report. Tuskegee ranks No. 6 among historically black colleges and universities that have the highest average freshman retention rates

 

Tuskegee No. 1 in producing minority agriculture and veterinary graduates

October 09, 2014

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education has ranked Tuskegee University among the top 100 institutions for granting undergraduate and graduate degrees to minorities. Tuskegee took top spots for several degree areas

 

Tuskegee now No. 9 among Southern colleges, remains No. 5 among HBCUs

September 09, 2014

For the fourth year, Tuskegee University has earned recognition as a top historically black college and/or university by U.S. News & World Report and its Best Colleges guide.

 

Tuskegee again ranked No. 2 baccalaureate college in nation

August 26, 2014

For the fourth consecutive year, Tuskegee University is among the top baccalaureate colleges in the country. Washington Monthly has recently released their annual college guide and Tuskegee is No. 2

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuskegee ranked No. 2 among baccalaureate colleges, No. 1 in research expenditures

August 28, 2013

For the third consecutive year, Tuskegee University has garnered a top spot on Washington Monthly’s ranking list for baccalaureate colleges. Out of 350 colleges and universities, Tuskegee was ranked No. 2

 

Football team to make historic appearance in NCAA II playoffs

November 18, 2012

The Golden Tigers Football team made history Sunday night, and will live to fight for another day. The NCAA announced that Tuskegee will travel to Florence, Ala. to play the Lions of North Alabama

 

Tuskegee University tops Washington Monthly’s education ranking list

August 29, 2011

Washington Monthly, a non-profit publication that focuses on U.S. government and politics, named Tuskegee University No. 1 in its national ranking

 

Forbes ranks Tuskegee among top 20 percent of colleges nationwide, eighth in Alabama

August 08, 2011

Forbes, a leading financial and business publication, recently released its list of top colleges in the U.S., representing the top 20 percent of all undergraduate institutions.

 

Tuskegee Ranked Among Nation’s Top Producers Of African-American Baccalaureates In Agriculture, Biological Sciences

November 11, 2010

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine has listed Tuskegee University among the top 100 baccalaureate-degree-producers of minority and African-American students in the nation.