Legacy Museum places three recently conserved dioramas on public display
Works of art on a miniature scale tell the larger story of African-American history spanning from ancient Egypt through World War I.
Tuskegee University assists with community emergency prep planning
Tuskegee University-led exercises seek to enhance weather-, cyber- and chemical-related emergency preparedness threats throughout Macon County.
Architecture Department to be first-time host of annual undergrad student leadership forum April 11-12
Upcoming forum to explore critical issues and design practice that considerably impact success in architectural education and practice.
Skegee Spotlight: Elise Tolbert
Environmental scientist-turn-community-organizer seeks to improve opportunities for others in the community through the power of education and mentoring.
Tuskegee’s architecture, design programs form partnership with Asian universities
A new partnership will create global learning, collaborative opportunities for students in the Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science.
Tuskegee’s social work department seeks to feed hope to students
Student, faculty efforts help elevate the social work profession as they seek to provide for others on campus who may be struggling with food insecurity.
Annual Healthy Lifestyle Health Marathon scheduled for April 13
Annual event offers cyclists, runners and walkers a venue to “live their best lives” while emphasizing the health benefits of exercise and proper nutrition.
Tuskegee to host National Book Foundation Award authors tour on April 16
A forum involving National Book Award authors will help shine a brighter light on the necessity of a society free of racism and obstacles to democracy.
Tuskegee poli sci symposium April 8-9 to explore constitutional matters, free speech
Upcoming student-led political science symposium to consider issues of constitutional rights and women in leadership.
Skegee Spotlight: Jared Savage
Sophomore Jared Savage explains how the Red Tails Scholarship Foundation has helped keep his dreams of flying professionally soaring during his studies.
April 6 Dawson Lecture, Concert to serve as final 2018-19 Lyceum Series program
Annual tribute to Tuskegee graduate and acclaimed composer William L. Dawson to include a public lecture and concert on April 6.
Washington descendant to keynote April 7 Founders’ Day Convocation
Convocation to cap off Founders’ Day Weekend events, which include annual alumni reunion events and the Dawson Institute Lecture, Concert.
RECAP: Inaugural symposia explore concepts of leadership, excellence
Distinguished professionals explored President McNair's "new era of leadership and excellence" by sharing perspectives from their careers and the importance of mentoring during the March 16 inaugural symposia.
Sodeke, Robinson among health inequities panelists at upcoming regional conference
Faculty, students share perspectives on the conflict and crisis African-Americans face in medicine, education and communication at upcoming regional conference.
Tuskegee to serve as first-time host for regional IFT College Bowl Competition
Tuskegee to compete in — and serve as first-time hosts — for this year’s annual Southeast Institute of Food Technologists Student Association’s Regional College Bowl Competition.
Tuskegee among ‘Great 48’ to compete in national Honda Campus All-Star Challenge April 13-17
Tuskegee returns to the national stage for this year’s annual meeting of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge academic competition.
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Skegee Spotlight: Kameron Holness
Senior transfer student Kameron Holness is easily making her mark through service to Tuskegee’s student body — especially her fellow international students.
Student design competition provides architectural concepts for future donor recognition wall
Architecture students’ creativity helps Tuskegee find new and imaginative ways to recognize its philanthropic donors.
Golden Tigers mourn the loss of "Coach" Frank Leftwich
Long-time Tuskegee administrator and faculty member Dr. H. Frank Leftwich, who served Tuskegee for 50-plus years, passed away on Friday, March 15.
McNair to be honored with Stony Brook’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. McNair’s two-time alma mater bestows its annual Distinguished Alumni Award on the newly inaugurated president.
‘Diverse’ names Tuskegee University president, alumna among ‘top 35 women in higher ed’
Publication honors McNair, Freeman for tackling higher education challenges, exhibiting extraordinary leadership, and making a difference in their communities.
RECAP: Tuskegee’s eighth president outlines vision during March 15 inauguration
President McNair outlines a “new era of leadership and excellence” during her March 15 inauguration, while paying tribute to Tuskegee’s legacy and rich history.
Tuskegee students honored at Emerging Researchers National STEM Conference
Students claim awards for poster presentations, oral presentations and innovation at national STEM conference.
Upcoming events to celebrate ‘Social Work Month,’ ‘elevate’ profession
Events through the remainder of March emphasize the role of — and need for — social workers in advocating for others
Skegee Spotlight: N'Daya Jordan
California-native N’Daya Jordan combines sports and her growing network of campus friends as a way to bridge the divide between her hometown and her campus home.
March 14 Lyceum Series event to feature award-winning poet, Ellison Lecturer Randall Horton
Horton’s lecture to further memorialize the literary legacy of 20th century African-American writer and scholar Ralph Ellison.
Lionel Richie ’74, Valerie Jarrett to lead Tuskegee University’s Inaugural Host Committee
A special group of alumni and friends have come together to further President McNair’s “new era of leadership and excellence” as part of upcoming inaugural events.
Tuskegee appoints Johnson as new external affairs VP, general counsel
Johnson’s expertise in higher education law and other legal practice areas to benefit the university’s Office of the General Counsel and Vice President for External Affairs.
University trustees approve 2 percent increase to tuition, campus housing
A 2 percent tuition and housing increase — effective fall 2019 — will provide students greater access to quality faculty, academic programs and facilities.
Tuskegee launches annual bid for Home Depot ‘Retool Your School’ grant
Tuskegee sets out for “four-peat” in The Home Depot’s annual campus-improvement grant program.
University prepares to inaugurate eighth, first female president
Tuskegee will usher in a “new era of leadership and excellence” through presidential inaugural events the week of March 10.
Motivational speaker to share message of overcoming obstacles during Feb. 26 Lyceum Series event
Tuskegee’s next Lyceum Series presenter will encourage students to surmount obstacles that stand between them and the possible.
$600K DoD grant funds pattern recognition research by Electrical Engineering faculty
Department of Defense grant will allow electrical engineering team to enhance functionality of targeting systems relying on automated image processing.
Tuskegee, Miss. State partner to present lecture, exhibition celebrating acclaimed African-American photographer P.H. Polk
Miss. State and Tuskegee partner with Southern Literary Trail to present lecture and exhibition celebrating the work of P.H. Polk
New grant enhances Legacy Museum storage, preservation efforts
New racking system will better position Legacy Museum staff to properly steward and preserve artistic and historic masterpieces.
Tuskegee among 12 HBCUs named to CollegeNET list of 2019 Social Mobility Innovators
Higher ed index lauds Tuskegee and other HBCUs for making college affordable, advancing economic opportunity and restoring the promise of the American dream
Nobel physics laureate to speak at Tuskegee University Feb. 22
On Friday, Feb. 22, Nobel Laureate Dr. David J. Wineland will offer a public lecture at Tuskegee University as part of the Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science.
Tuskegee University to host 127th Annual Farmers Conference Feb. 21-22
Now in its 127th year, Tuskegee’s Annual Farmers Conference seeks to provide farmers in Alabama and beyond with uncommon solutions to common agricultural problems.
Tuskegee’s public health grad students honored during annual pinning ceremony
Graduate students in the College of Veterinary Medicine are recognized for completing academic milestones relating to their studies in public health.
Tuskegee University campus food pantry to host grand reopening Feb. 14
Tiger’s Den Food Pantry grand reopening seeks to meet food insecurity needs among the university’s student body.
First African-American chemistry Ph.D., former faculty member honored with landmark
American Chemical Society honors memory of Tuskegee chemistry professor Dr. St. Elmo Brady with a landmark at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tuskegee advances to National Qualifying Tournament of 30th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Tuskegee’s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team begins annual competition with a national qualifying tourney in Atlanta
Tuskegee to host annual History Research Symposium Feb. 14-15
Third annual symposium seeks to promote, preserve and disseminate black history, culture and the liberal arts.
Global business education organization names Witherspoon ’85 ‘influential leader’
Witherspoon’s 30-plus-year P&G career has given him multiple vantage points from which to influence the global marketplace and consumer goods industry.
Tuskegee welcomes Harper as new dean of students
New dean of students poised to bring multi-institutional career experience to her work fostering student success and enhancing campus life.
Tuskegee’s Ferguson among 2019 Authenticity Project Fellows
Cheryl Ferguson, an archival assistant with Tuskegee University Archives, is among the 15-member Authenticity Project Fellows’ 2019 cohort.
Heritage, future will be themes of Tuskegee University Black History Month programs
February’s Black History Month programs reflect on African-American heritage while projecting “a bold declaration of faith into the promise of our future.”
LET US Academy announces spring slate 'Life Series' speakers
Ten LET US Academy Life Series speakers will share valuable career lessons with Tuskegee students during the Spring 2019 semester.
Jan. 28 Lyceum Series event to feature ‘me too.’ activist Tarana Burke
African-American civil rights activist Tarana Burke will share about her efforts to lift up marginalized voices and support survivors of sexual abuse and assault.