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Tuskegee University Setting the Stage for a “TUGETHER” Homecoming Celebration

Tuskegee University is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Homecoming celebration, promising a week filled with nostalgia, camaraderie, and spirited festivities. This cherished tradition brings together alums, students, faculty, and the local community in a celebration marking Tuskegee’s rich legacy. Scheduled for October 8-15, 2023, Tuskegee University Homecoming is poised to draw record crowds to enjoy a variety of events. This year’s theme, “TUGETHER” encapsulates the spirit of unity and progress that defines the Tuskegee experience. This year marks the 99th Homecoming, and Tuskegee alumnus, trailblazing visionary, and Bitcoin expert Sinclair Skinner will serve as the Grand Marshal and Homecoming […]

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Tuskegee introduces the 2023-2024 court

Tuskegee University students and special guest judges crowned Mister and Miss Tuskegee University 2023-2024 in Daniel Chappie James Arena Thursday. Keith Kimbrow II, a third year Architecture major from East St. Louis, Illinois, was named Mister Tuskegee. He currently serves as Mister Student Government Association. Brianna Gail Miles, a chemical engineering major from Selma, Alabama, was named Miss Tuskegee. “I hope to continue serving as a role model to the next generation of African American scholars that will dominate their academics, extracurriculars, and even the world if given the proper guidance,” Miles said. “Since the start of my journey here […]

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TU introduces TV shows for current, potential students

Selecting the right college or university is one of the most important decisions a young person can make. Tuskegee University is introducing two new television shows to keep current students informed and introduce potential students to the benefits of choosing Tuskegee University. The casual talk-shows, Golden Tiger Talk Show and First Class, feature Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Tuskegee provost, and Dr. Courtney Griffin, director of Admissions. “This is an opportunity to keep current and potential students informed of important dates through conversation, hear from other students and university officials,” said Dr. Hargrove. “We hope this monthly production provides valuable information […]

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TU Golden Tigers Women’s Basketball Team becomes SIAC Champs

Fans of Golden Tigers basketball have been cheering all weekend. The women won the SIAC Championship on Saturday after defeating Miles College 72-65. Now, both teams are heading to the “big dance” to compete in the first round of NCAA Tournament. This is the first NCAA Tournament appearance for the women Golden Tigers since 2008 and the first time for the men since 2014. The women’s championship is the first under Trelanne Powell, who was named SIAC Coach of the Year. The women are heading to Tampa to take on top seeded Tampa in the South Region in the first […]

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

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

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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Tuskegee Honors Life of Dr. Shaik Jeelani

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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Tuskegee named part of first HBCU Research Center

Tuskegee University was named to participate in the first University Affiliated Research Center in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense with an HBCU focus. This is the 15th UARC, but the first associated with HBCUs and the first sponsored by the Air Force. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III made the announcement at Howard University, where the consortium will be based. The main objective of the tactical autonomy research to be conducted at Tuskegee, in collaboration with Howard University and other HBCU consortium member institutions, is to design, develop and demonstrate autonomous systems and technologies capable of […]

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Golden Tigers add haul for 2023 National Signing Day

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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Tuskegee pushes past Miles in double overtime Homecoming win

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 […]