Wells ’98 to keynote May 10 Social Work Pinning Ceremony
Social Work Pinning Ceremony will honor graduates for their dedication to serving society and empowering communities through their chosen vocation.
Tuskegee to commission 14 during joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on May 10
Tuskegee’s 2019 class of ROTC graduates includes 12 second lieutenants and two midshipmen who will be commissioned on May 10.
Tuskegee to hold Veterinary Medicine commencement, oath ceremony on May 4
Tuskegee’s Class of 2019 includes 49 doctor of veterinary medicine graduates who will receive their DVM degrees and accept the Veterinarian’s Oath on Saturday, May 4.
Ross University School of Medicine and Tuskegee partner to address physician diversity in the U.S.
A new partnership will provide Tuskegee students with greater access to a medical degree while promising much-needed diversity for the nation’s medical field.
Introducing Tuskegee’s 2019-20 Miss, Mr. Tuskegee University
Juniors Simone Amos and Zavian Bell selected to represent the university as Miss and Mister Tuskegee University for the 2019-20 academic year.
Graduate public health students become ‘change agents' during visits with Alabama lawmakers
Public health graduate students champion the cause for increased support of cancer research and services throughout Alabama.
Thames ’95 to keynote May 10 Nursing, Allied Health pinning ceremony
May 10 ceremony to honor Tuskegee University’s newest class of nursing education graduates.
Higher ed veterinary medicine association elects Perry to board
Veterinary Medicine dean, Dr. Ruby Perry, will serve the 75-plus members of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges as its newly elected board secretary.
Student body elects new Student Government Association officers
SGA welcomes familiar, new faces to its 2019-20 group of elected officers.
Chamber, local governments to declare April 17 as ‘Tuskegee University Day’
The Tuskegee Area Chamber of Commerce leads efforts to celebrate “Tuskegee University Day” in the city and county on April 17.
Former Obama-era AG Loretta Lynch to keynote Tuskegee University spring graduation
Upcoming spring commencement events to conclude with May 11 graduation ceremony featuring Obama-administration U.S. attorney general Loretta Lynch
Tuskegee’s Hendricks among Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame 2019 inductees
Hendricks’ 40-plus-year academic and professional career honored through her inclusion in this year’s class of Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame inductees.
University, alumni celebrate Founders’ Day Weekend events
Annual Founders’ Day Weekend alumni events engage generations of graduates and inspire continuing philanthropy support of the university.
Tuskegee University to host filming of Spike Lee-produced ‘Son of the South’ film
The Tuskegee campus will be among several Alabama locations to host filming for the upcoming Civil Rights-era movie, “Son of the South.”
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.