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Tuskegee awarded more than $3.5 million for technology, connectivity upgrades

by OCPRM Media Team

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded Tuskegee University $3.5 million as part of the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC). Tuskegee is one of 93 universities and 43 HBCUs receiving support to expand community technology hubs, upgrade classroom technology and increase digital literacy. The NTIA awarded $175 million to colleges and universities in 29 states and four territories. “This award aligns perfectly with one of Tuskegee’s Strategic Plan goals to upgrade the technological infrastructure to facilitate online and in-person instruction and distance education programs,” said Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, president of Tuskegee University. […]

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Tuskegee’s Pre-Alumni Council awarded scholarships and awards during UNCF conference

by OCPRM Media Team

Tuskegee University’s Pre-Alumni Council recently participated in the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Leadership Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. The annual conference hosted more than 300 attendees and offered the HBCU UNCF-member institutions a chance to connect and enhance skills for post-academic life and career opportunities. This year the conference was held in conjunction with the anniversary celebrations of the 76th National Alumni Council (NAC) and the 64th National Pre-alumni Council. The three-day leadership workshop provided networking, motivational and educational opportunities for alums, pre-alumni, UNCF staff, UNCF-member institutions, and current and potential supporters of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Tuskegee […]

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Dr. Shaik Jeelani shakes hands with President Barack Obama.

Tuskegee Honors Life of Dr. Shaik Jeelani

by OCPRM Media Team

It is with great sadness that Tuskegee University announces the passing of Dr. Shaik Jeelani. He was vice president for Research and Sponsored Programs and dean of the Graduate School and had served Tuskegee for more than 40 years. Dr. Jeelani was a dedicated and long-serving member of Tuskegee University’s faculty and administration. He served as the first Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs since 1996 and was currently serving as the Dean of the Graduate School since 2015. A moment of silence was observed at noon on Tuesday in his memory. The university has established the Dr. Shaik […]

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Golden Tigers add haul for 2023 National Signing Day

by TU Athletics Media Team

Tuskegee University and their coaching staff are working hard to assemble a talented and well-rounded football class of 2022 during the NCAA signing period, which began on Feb. 1. Tuskegee University has currently received a National Letter of Intent (NLI) from 36 football student-athletes and plan to continue to add to their class. For the second straight year, the Golden Tigers have a new face at the helm of the program, as former quarterback, alum, and offensive coordinator Aaron James was recently appointed as the next head coach of the program. 2023 Signees Paul Adetona l OL l Marietta, Ga. l Wheeler […]

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TU football players indicating touchdown in the endzone during homecoming game.

Tuskegee pushes past Miles in double overtime Homecoming win

by TU Athletics Media Team

In front of a crowd of over 35,000, senior Donte Edwards (Mobile, Ala.) barreled in for a one-yard score in double overtime to secure the 26-23 win in their final Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) regular season game. Tuskegee (8-2, 7-0 SIAC) welcomed fans back in full capacity to the newly renovated Abbott Memorial Stadium for the first time since the pandemic and won their first Homecoming game since 2018. The Golden Tigers ended the opening quarter with a 6-3 lead on a pair of field goals from Arnes Huskic (Jacksonville, Ala.), before Miles took a 10-6 lead with just over eight minutes […]

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Leading Tuskegee into the Future: Introducing President Charlotte P. Morris

by Jordan Holt & Esmaeil Esfandiary

Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, A native of Kosciusko, Mississippi, and current resident of Tuskegee, Alabama, began her tenure as the 9th President of Tuskegee University on August 1st, 2021. Dr. Morris began her work at Tuskegee University over 30 years ago as a faculty member in the College of Business, and worked her way through various faculty and administrative positions up to several terms as interim president and now as our permanent president. We had the honor of sitting down with her for an interview on her vision for Tuskegee University and what she plans to accomplish during her tenure […]

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Homecoming – Skegee Style!!

by tucampusdigest

Excitement is in the air! Students on campus have been gliding along with a list of Homecoming activities all week for students. The Golden Voices Concert Choir kicked it off with the Gospel Concert. Then, on-the-yard activities kept the ball rolling. The comedy show on Tuesday night was hilarious. Desi Banks and Darren Brand had us rolling in the aisles. Students have been looking forward to the Concert featuring Moneybagg Yo, Young Nudy, CalBoy, and Webbie. Some students have even gone out and bought new outfits for the concert. Ladies, don’t forget to get your hair and nails done early […]

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Valerie Lawson and John O'Conner, WSFA news anchors

WSFA Channel 12 News broadcasts from Tuskegee

by tucampusdigest

WSFA Channel 12 News from Montgomery broadcasted a Live segment from downtown Tuskegee, Alabama on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. News anchors Valarie Lawson, John O’Connor, meteorologist Josh Johnson and other on WSFA’s media team broadcasted their segment of “Hometown Tour” from right here on the Square in the City of Tuskegee, Alabama. In attendance were community leaders, Macon County Schools leaders and students, members of the Macon County Board of Education. And of course Tuskegee University represented with our band, cheerleaders, the SGA and Royal Court. Valarie and John did interviews with Mayor Tony Haygood, Superintendent Jacquelyn Brooks, and other […]

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Shop for Golden Tiger gear online

by tucampusdigest

The Campus Bookstore has now launched an online store goldentigergear.com, where you can buy numerous golden tiger items. After it’s grand opening promotion, the online store will be offering special discounts and sales, and discounts to alumni throughout the year. Fans are sure to love the “design your own custom jersey” feature. Fans can sign up for promotions and make suggestions for other merchandise that the store can carry. The items that you purchase are usually shipped within 24 hours. The available merchandise includes clothing apparel, drinkware, tailgating supplies, many assortments of gifts, and more. All merchandise sold through the […]

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What do I call you?

by Guest contributor

For as far back as we can remember, our Tiger mascot has not had a name.  He has been called the “Tiger”, or “TU Tiger”, or “Golden Tiger”, or even “Hey You in the Suit”.  But now the wheels are turning to find our Tiger a name.  So, a naming contest was held that allowed students, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans to suggest possible names for our feisty golden mascot. So, a committee made up of student leaders, cheerleaders, and representatives from alumni affairs and the communications office sorted through those suggestions and narrowed down the list to about five […]

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