Andrew Brimmer, Former Chair of Tuskegee Board of Trustees, Dies
Dr. Andrew Brimmer, long time chairman of the Tuskegee University Board of Trustees and the first black member of the Federal Reserve Board, died Sunday at the age of 86. From the university’s...
View ArticleMiles vs. Tuskegee: Let’s Get It On
“We want to make sure we’re understanding the importance of this game,” Miles coach Reginald Ruffin said. “It’s going to be a big game, an exciting game. Emotions are going to be high. It came down to...
View ArticleFormer Tuskegee Airman, Professor Col. Herbert Carter Dies
“Col. Carter’s entire life was an inspiration to generations of students not only at Tuskegee University but also to youth and adults throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, Latin America and...
View ArticleTuskegee’s Washington a Finalist for National Player of the Year
In just a matter of months, the 6-foot-215-pound Washington, a Missouri transfer, has made his impression felt at the historically black college located less than 20 miles from Auburn. The Southern...
View ArticlePHOTO – Tuskegee Wins 2012 Turkey Day Classic
Courtesy: Julie Bennett: AL.com Tuskegee defeated Alabama State 27-25 in the Turkey Day Classic, spoiling the Hornets first game in their new stadium.
View ArticleTuskegee Alumni Raise $34K During Pioneer Bowl
Courtesy: Tuskegee University Before the Pioneer Bowl, Tuskegee alumni and Golden Tigers football fans gathered to raise team spirit and benefit university athletics. As part of the university’s...
View ArticleTuskegee Receives Five-Year, $699K USDA Grant
Tuskegee University last week announced the receipt of a five-year grant from the US Department of Agriculture of more than $699,000 dollars. The grant will fund stipends for TU students participating...
View ArticleAlabama HBCUs Join Alliance to Increase Minority Health Care Presence
Several of Alabama’s two-year and four-year historically black colleges and universities are joining a statewide higher education alliance to promote minority expertise and participation in the health...
View ArticleTuskegee Honors Freshman Academic Achievers
“The genius within you, you know it’s there. The brilliance within you, you know it’s there,” (Dean of the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences, Walter A.) Hill said. “So, we will...
View ArticleTuskegee Opts Out of Turkey Day Classic
In a release announcing its 2013 football schedule, Tuskegee University today confirmed what many around the school and SIAC projected months ago, a Golden Tiger defection from the annual Turkey[...]
View ArticleTurkey Day Classic Back On – Alabama State to Face Stillman
Hours after Tuskegee University made headlines by opting out of its longtime Thanksgiving Day rivalry game with Alabama State University, the Hornets announced that one of the nation’s most historic[...]
View ArticleTuskegee to Host Min. Louis Farrakhan
Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan will continue his national tour of historically black colleges and universities at Tuskegee University this Friday. The renowned activist will address local...
View ArticleTuskegee Athletic Director Patrick Simon Resigns
Citing personal matters, Tuskegee University today announced the resignation of athletic director Patrick Simon. Simon leaves the university after just over eight months in the position. “During his...
View ArticleTuskegee Students Keeping It Classy, Sing Rick Ross Date Rape Lyrics at Concert
Not sure if this was a massive defense of Rick Ross’ right to free speech, or just a massive display of ignorance. Either way, even Rocko specifically looked at the camera as if he was saying, “You...
View ArticleTuskegee Students, Rape Lyrics, and the Black Woman’s Burden to Be ‘Down’
Many HBCU students still believed in Santa when Brandy sang about being “the kind of girl you that you could be down for.” Her music, along with others, demonstrated the cuteness and coyness of the...
View ArticleDept. of Veteran Affairs to Donate Land, Buildings to Tuskegee
90 years after Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute donated 300 acres of land that would eventually become the Tuskegee VA Medical Center, the Department of Veteran Affairs is donating back to...
View ArticleState of Alabama Increases Funding for Tuskegee
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley earlier this month signed legislation that will increase public funding to Tuskegee University by 14 percent. The funding will be used for development of TU’s academic...
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