Skegee Spotlight: Kimberly Ceaser
Kimberly Ceaser, Tuskegee University’s judicial affairs officer, says working in multiple capacities allows her to reach out and encourage students to remain focused.
Tuskegee honors Youngs as 2018 Parents of the Year
Youngs’ love and support of Tuskegee leads to three generations of Golden Tiger alumni.
Annual Scholarship Convocation honors more than 630 students for academic excellence
The university honored students who qualified as University Scholars, Eminent Scholars and Honor Roll recipients for the 2017-18 academic year.
OT, health sciences students receive white coats
As they transition to the professional phase of their degree programs, 35 occupational therapy and allied health students received their white coats.
Tuskegee-led alliance to mentor minority STEM faculty funded by $2.6M NSF grant
A multi-university, NSF-funded partnership will help mentor a new generation of junior minority faculty in STEM disciplines at HBCUs throughout the U.S.
Skegee Spotlight: Valencia Morris
2007 alumna Valencia Morris says her career with the federal government, rooted in natural resources management would not have been possible without guidance from Tuskegee University's College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences.
Rep. Rogers tours veterinary medicine teaching, research facilities
Rep. Rogers learns more about how Tuskegee’s veterinary medicine research and teaching initiatives can enhance national agricultural and homeland security priorities.
Skegee Spotlight: Anthony E. Amerson
Tuskegee alum Anthony E. Amerson says he is living his professional dream and credits his upbringing in the City of Tuskegee and pledging the Lambda Epsilon chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
NSF-funded grant partnership to promote computer science careers among African-American girls
A newly funded grant initiative will address the drastic lack of African-American women in the computer science workforce.
5K event on Oct. 13 to ‘Stride for a Cure’ for sickle cell anemia
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s upcoming 5K walk/run on Oct. 13 places health, fundraising focus on sickle cell anemia awareness.
Tuskegee coaching legend Abbott inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame
Famed Tuskegee football coach Cleveland “Cleve” Abbott inducted into his native South Dakota’s state hall of fame.
Skegee Spotlight: Warren Buchanan
Tuskegee alum Warren Buchanan mentors students developing and pursuing their aspirations in the agricultural fields.
Tuskegee launches 2018-19 Lyceum Series with WSFA’s Tonya Terry
TV personality, author and speaker Tonya Terry’s Sept. 27 presentation will include her insights on how the media impacts African-American culture.
Sept. 27 Career Fair to feature more than 100 potential employers
The upcoming semester career fair and events leading up to it put students on the “road from early achievement to a career high.”
Eminent Associates, Pre-Alumni Council pledge philanthropic support to Tuskegee
Donor, student organizations model the spirit of philanthropy through contributions announced as part of the 137th Fall Convocation.
Skegee Spotlight: Lauren Odum
Senior Lauren Odum’s studies in food science benefit from a summer congressional internship — and her teachers who have mentored her during her studies.
Two from Tuskegee among 63 scholars named by White House Initiative on HBCUs
A pair of Tuskegee students are among this year’s class of White House scholars selected for the HBCU Competitiveness Scholars program.
Tuskegee remains top-ranked HBCU regionally, nationally
Based on its success in several key metrics, Tuskegee remains the top-ranked HBCU in the state of Alabama, and a top-20 HBCU nationally.
Tuskegee University hosts upcoming Parents’ and Family Weekend
Parents and other family members are invited to campus Oct. 5-7 for a weekend of special events and activities.
Upcoming economic summit offers individuals, businesses financial best practices
The annual Booker T. Washington Economic Summit to provide professional business insights and networking opportunities.
Two-time Tuskegee grad among this season’s ‘Survivor’ castaways
Davie Rickenbacker ’10 heads to Fiji as a castaway on the 37th season of the CBS television show “Survivor.”
Skegee Spotlight: Darrin Francois
Freshman Darrin Francois had acceptance and scholarship offers from more than 90 colleges and universities, but the New Orleans native chose Tuskegee University for his undergraduate studies.
Tuskegee University lends support to T-100 jet trainer initiative
Officials hope the university’s support strengthens the bid for Leonardo DRS’ proposed T-100 production facility in Tuskegee, as well as ongoing town-and-gown partnerships.
Legacy Museum to host exhibit, events about legendary bassist Milton Hinton
Tuskegee serves as a temporary home to a traveling, multimedia exhibit chronicling the life of legendary bass musician and avid photographer Milt Hinton
Tuskegee partners with regional United Way to ‘live united’
Royal Court members unite with the River Region United Way’s inaugural phone-a-thon to support community organizations.
Brown selected as USDA Wallace-Carver Fellow
Alexandria Brown parlays a summer fellowship with the USDA into greater affirmation, clarity of her chosen career.
Brown '04 named Director of Defense
U.S. Air Force’s Maj. Mikita R. Brown tapped for new assignment as Director of Defense
Skegee Spotlight: Courtney Peavy
From the big city to the small town, graduating senior Courtney Peavy from Houston, Texas, has managed to blend in and make Tuskegee University worth her while.
Global Fair encourages students and community to go global with Tuskegee University
The annual fall Global Education Fair will highlight upcoming study abroad opportunities and feature a new photography contest.
Newest Tuskegee students benefit from ‘Golden Tiger Experience’ orientation program
New-student orientation program ushers in a new generation of Tuskegee gentlemen and women.
Skegee Spotlight: Dalton Hall
Since transferring from a junior college in Northern California, Hall, a senior communication major, says his studies at Mother Tuskegee have been an enjoyable experience.
First-of-its-kind public workshop to focus on historic campus preservation
Two-day, hands-on campus workshop to share valuable skills in architectural and construction restoration and conservation.
Tuskegee among inaugural recipients of grant from National Trust
Tuskegee University was selected to receive a $150,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to benefit work in the Department of Architecture.
Skegee Spotlight: Gerald Young
Gerald Young, a senior psychology major from Little Rock, Arkansas, says he was inspired to choose his major after discussing his purpose in life with a Sunday school teacher.
‘All of Us’ research partnership seeks to improve health and treatment strategies
A partnership between UAB, Tuskegee and other health-focused groups promises future, data-driven interventions for health providers.
Aug. 16-20 new-student orientation to introduce Class of 2022 to life at Tuskegee
‘Golden Tiger Experience’ to offer newest Tuskegee students a ‘crash course’ on university life
Skegee Spotlight: Sidney Minor
Sophomore social work major Sidney Minor says her summer internship was just what she needed to remind her to stay focused on her ultimate goal.
Summer research program for teachers focuses on research training in sustainable electronics
NSF-funded professional development is helping high school teachers develop curricula to address, stem the impact of electronic waste.
Tuskegee among nursing programs receiving special White Coat Ceremony funding
New funding to further highlight the accomplishments of Tuskegee’s graduating nurses
Tuskegee sophomore among 18 students receiving Kevin Hart scholarships
A partnership involving actor Kevin Hart, UNCF and KIPP makes the dream of a college degree a reality for sophomore Ayan Robinson and 17 other HBCU students.
Tuskegee receives $4M diversity-focused NSF materials research grant
A new NSF-funded partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the potential for a new class of nanomaterials widely used in electronics applications.
Tuskegee among The Princeton Review’s 2019 ‘best colleges’
Annual college guide publication relies on student feedback to evaluate the nation’s best 384 colleges and universities.
Skegee Spotlight: Abena Myers-Taylor
As dean of student life, Abena Myers-Taylor's primary role includes providing direction for the Student Union, Royal Court, Student Government Association, and New Student Orientation
Summer institute trains Alabama teachers on new computer science curriculum
NSF-funded program implements new computer science curriculum, promises greater employment diversity in high-tech sectors
New Polk exhibit focuses on never-before-seen photos of university history
A new photography exhibit featuring the life’s work of P.H. Polk provides a visual perspective of early 20th-century life on the Tuskegee University campus and surrounding community.
Princeton University Library’s inaugural archiving program includes Tuskegee, other HBCU partners
Tuskegee is among five HBCUs participating in an inaugural archiving and research collaboration with Princeton University.
Jones named new social work department head
Jones brings nearly two decades of practicing social work experience to her new role as head of the Department of Social Work.
Restored dioramas take center stage in new Legacy Museum exhibit
Tuskegee’s Legacy Museum to feature new exhibit, “20 Dioramas: Brightly-Lit Windows, Magically Different,” focusing on display of cultural dioramas created in the 1940s by African-American artists.
Skegee Spotlight: Dr. Leo Upchurch
After expecting to only spend two years at Tuskegee University following his faculty appointment in the fall of 1990, Dr. Leo Upchurch is nearing his 30th anniversary on the faculty
Summer commencement marks firsts for McNair, online programs
President Lily D. McNair and the awarding of online degrees make their debut at last week’s commencement ceremony.