Summer camp deepens middle school students’, teachers’ STEM skills
A weeklong summer camp for middle school students and teachers imparts vital math and science knowledge
Tuskegee researchers develop new test to detect an aggressive form of breast cancers in African-American women
A test developed by Tuskegee researchers will lead to earlier detection of and treatment for the most fatal form of breast cancer.
Skegee Spotlight: Jonathon Pulliam
One of the most well-rounded students on campus and a member of Tuskegee’s recent Spring 2018 graduating class, Jonathon Pulliam has done it all.
Verizon Foundation awards Tuskegee grant for male minorities
Tuskegee University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to specifically propel young minority male students into the technology sector.
Low-temp plasma research at Tuskegee to lead to new materials, greater sustainability
NSF-funded research promises to increase the repurposing of many currently unrecyclable materials
Skegee Spotlight: Dr. Deloris Alexander
Through her teaching, Dr. Deloris Alexander is helping to instill George Washington Carver's values of inquisitive research and service in the current generation of Tuskegee students.
Powell named as new women's basketball head coach
Tuskegee University Director of Athletics, Willie Slater has announced the hire of Trelanne Moore-Powell as the school's new women's basketball head coach.
Tuskegee to benefit from $6M Boeing investment into Thurgood Marshall College Fund
A Boeing-Thurgood Marshall College Fund partnership will provide scholarships, internships and other programs that prepare students for Boeing careers.
Tuskegee materials research leading to greener consumer, medical products
NSF-funded research may soon lead to new sustainable, plant-based materials commonly used in everything from computer cases and automotive parts to biomed interventions.
Skegee Spotlight: Jacqueline McArthur-Taylor
Jacqueline McArthur-Taylor has turned her desire to help people into 14-year career of preparing the next generation of social work professionals.
Skegee Spotlight: Dana Chandler
Dana Chandler, known as Tuskegee’s human history book, ensures Tuskegee’s legacy is properly documented, remains consistent and is vital for use today. Chandler serves as the university’s archivist
Tuskegee University welcomes Smith as COO
Tuskegee University has named as its new chief operating officer Dr. Charles N. Smith, whose higher education experience has included leading student development, assessment
Skegee Spotlight: Dr. Niya Miller
Dr. Niya Miller, one of Tuskegee's newest communications faculty members, has become a classroom favorite among students for her use of tech and pop culture in her teaching.
Tuskegee launches new cybersecurity-focused computer engineering degree
Beginning this fall, a new bachelor of science degree will bolster students' pursuit of careers in the computer engineering industry.
Tuskegee seeks alumni participation in current directory update
The Tuskegee University Office of Alumni Affairs, in partnership with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI), is conducting a comprehensive update of the university’s alumni database.
P&G’s Witherspoon challenges students during spring commencement to ‘stay woke’
Tuskegee’s 133rd spring commencement on Saturday, May 12 featured 1985 Tuskegee alumnus Barron M. Witherspoon Sr., global VP for industry affairs at Procter & Gamble
Skegee Spotlight: Taurus Thompson '16
Taurus Thompson, a 2016 animal science graduate, offers some life lessons for the class of 2018 based on his own experiences as a young alumnus.
Boeing partnership helps students’ careers take flight
A continuing partnership between Boeing and Tuskegee’s Department of Aerospace Science Engineering is allowing students to experience design-build-fly process firsthand.
Tuskegee awards 66 DVM degrees, honors three alumni
The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the accomplishments of its 66 graduates during its annual spring commencement on May 5
Marching Crimson Pipers featured in commercial with Shaquille O'Neal
The Tuskegee University Marching Crimson Pipers is featured in a commercial with former National Basketball Association (NBA) Star, Shaquille O'Neal. The spot made its debut last Sunday.
Tuskegee names Lily D. McNair as its 8th president
Dr. Lily D. McNair will become Tuskegee University’s eighth president, and its first female president, in its 136-year history, beginning on July 1, 2018.
Skegee Spotlight: Melody Wilson
Junior sales and marketing major Melody Wilson is heading to the "Big Apple" this summer for an NBCUniversal internship.
Tuskegee University to award 490 degrees at spring commencement ceremonies
This spring, Tuskegee University will award 392 undergraduate and 98 graduate degrees.
P&G’s Dyson ‘96 to keynote May 11 Order of the Engineer ceremony
A 3 p.m. ceremony on May 11 honoring Tuskegee's engineering graduates will include a keynote address by Procter & Gamble's Karan Dyson, a 1996 mechanical engineering graduate.
Tuskegee to award honorary degree to attorney, civil rights legend Fred D. Gray
For more than half a century, attorney Fred D. Gray has championed and safeguarded the civil rights of others through a number of landmark Alabama legal decisions.
Tuskegee captures $50K ‘Retool Your School’ grand prize
A $50,000 competitive grant award from The Home Depot’s “Retool Your School” program follows a successful two-month social media campaign.
Skegee Spotlight: Robin Mardis
Some may know her as the chief’s wife, and others as “Mama Mardis,” but what some do not know is that Robin Mardis is also a Tuskegee University student.
School superintendent, Tuskegee alum to keynote at education induction ceremony
Dr. Matthew Alexander Jr '99, current Barbour County Schools superintendent, will keynote the annual Education Induction Ceremony on May 10.
Tuskegee narrows presidential search to two finalists
Tuskegee has narrowed down its presidential search to two finalists, and expects to vote on its selection as the university's eighth president by May 11.
‘The Vet Life’ star, Tuskegee alum to deliver May 5 Veterinary Medicine commencement address
Tuskegee alumnus Dr. Diarra Blue will deliver the address for the May 5 College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement Exercises
Annual awards honor excellence among faculty, staff
Tuskegee University honored its own on Friday, April 20 during its 67th Annual Recognition Exercises. The event recognizes exceptional service and commitment
Skegee Spotlight: Aleeyah Sanders
Many contemplate what they want to be when they grow up, but for Aleeyah, pursuing a career centered around architecture and construction science was a given.
Tuskegee researchers develop greener, plant-based fertilizing system
Soon, that next scoop of fertilizer you spread in your garden could be a new, more sustainable option developed by researchers at Tuskegee University.
P&G exec, Tuskegee alumnus to deliver spring commencement address
Procter & Gamble global executive and 1985 Tuskegee alumnus Barron Witherspoon Sr. will serve as the speaker for the university's May 12 spring commencement exercises.
Tuskegee one of four HBCUs benefiting from Beyoncé, BeyGOOD scholarship program
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative announces that Tuskegee is among the four HBCUs to benefit from her newly established Homecoming Scholars Award Program.
Tuskegee’s architecture program earns eight-year NAAB reaccreditation
Tuskegee University’s undergraduate architecture program has been reaccredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for a historic eight-year term.
Skegee Spotlight: Robert E. Constant '98
This week's 'Skegee Spotlight shines on 1998 alumnus Robert Constant, author of the children's book "Hey Tuskegee!"
Student body selects new Miss, Mr. Tuskegee University
Pageants lead to the crowing of Miss and Mister Tuskegee University for the 2018-19 academic year.
Presidential apology commemoration, bioethics course to begin Tuesday
Commemorating the 1997 Presidential Apology for the U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee will serve as a capstone for this week’s 7th Annual Public Health Ethics Intensive Course.
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Skegee Spotlight: Asia Woodson
Our weekly "Skegee Spotlight" shines on Asia Woodson of the Office of Student Financial Aid
Three alumni elected to the Board of Trustees
The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees elected three new members at its annual meeting held on campus March 15 – 17. The new members were elected to three year terms
Tuskegee to memorialize legacy of novelist, alumnus Albert Murray on April 8
Following its Founder’s Day Convocation on Sunday, April 8, Tuskegee University will memorialize famed American literary and jazz critic — and 1939 alumnus — Albert Murray
University addresses recent concerns over veterinary surgical practices
Tuskegee addresses recent misperceptions about its veterinary surgical policies
Weekend-long alumni events to mark annual Founder’s Day celebration
Alumni from around the country will return to Tuskegee University the weekend of Apr. 6-8 to celebrate the rich heritage and history for which the university is renowned.
Mar. 6 Update to Tuskegee Community
The chair of the board of trustees and senior university leadership provide the Tuskegee community with a joint update on various administrative topics.
University readies for ‘QEP Week,’ regional reaccreditation visit
Terms like “quality enhancement plan” and “QEP” are probably new to most in the Tuskegee community. But, to Tuskegee University, they represent a deeper focus
Civil rights icon shares message of unity, voter engagement
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., one of the most well-known architects of our nation’s civil rights movement, brought a message of empowerment and engaged citizenship
Tuskegee’s Pointer honored AKA chapter’s ‘soror of the year’
The Beta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. has honored Tuskegee University’s Kimberly Pointer with its New Soror of the Year Award.
Golden Voices Concert Choir readies for international tour
Tuskegee University’s Golden Voices Concert Choir will spend the university’s spring break week on an 11-stop tour beginning in Canada and the Great Lakes area
Tuskegee advances to second round of ‘Retool Your School’ competition
Building on the flurry of #Tuskegee_RYS18 hashtags shared during the nomination phase of the 2018 “Retool Your School” grant competition, Tuskegee now goes into Round 2