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Tag: Talladega College
African-American
UNCF Will Host Virtual Walk Fundraiser to Support HBCUs
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF ) will be hosting a digital fundraiser this Saturday to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their students, according to a UNCF press release. The UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education â set for 2 p.m. EDT/1p.m. CDT/11 a.m. PDT on Sept. 19 â âwill engage participants [âŚ]
September 16, 2020
African-American
$14 Million Grant for Various Colleges, Institutions to Preserve Civil Rights History
A number of institutions, including colleges, have received varying portions of a $14 million grant awarded by the National Park Service to preserve African American civil rights. The funds are awarded through the African American Civil Rights Historic Preservation Fund. The recipient colleges are Allen University, Benedict College, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, Morris [âŚ]
April 13, 2020
African-American
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Revives Ailing HBCU Amid Cheers and Controversy
As president of Talladega College, Dr. Billy C. Hawkins is known as a turnaround expert among higher education leaders. Now, as chair of the 37 presidents of United Negro College Fund (UNCF) institutions, Hawkins is sharing his turnaround skills with others.
January 6, 2020
Latest News
HBCU Pre-Law Summit Prepares Students for Law School
Six years ago, attorney Evangeline M. Mitchell founded the National HBCU-Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo. It has become the nationâs largest gathering of HBCU undergraduate students looking to enter the legal profession.
September 22, 2019
HBCUs
Alabama HBCUs Gather for Band Competition
For the first time, bands from all six historically Black colleges and universities in Alabama will gather to compete. Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Miles College, Stillman College, Talladega College and Tuskegee University will face off, and seven Birmingham public high school bands will perform. The âBattle for Birminghamâ also includes a college fair [âŚ]
August 20, 2019
HBCUs
Tom Joyner Foundation Launches New Podcast âHBCUBiquityâ
The Tom Joyner Foundation recently launched a new podcast that will offer âin-depth, honest and straightforward conversationsâ about the future of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Titled âHBCUBiquity,â the hour-long, weekly podcast will feature interviews and commentary with HBCU students, faculty, administrators, celebrities, experts and other guests about the efforts to increase fundraising, maintain [âŚ]
May 7, 2019
HBCUs
HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program Connects Alabama Students to Workforce
As the home to 14 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) â the most in the country â the state of Alabama is creating an opportunity for HBCU students to gain experiential work experience with public and private industries.
October 25, 2018
News Roundup
President Trump Appoints College Presidents to Board of Advisors on HBCUs
The White House has announced the appointments of several college presidents and business leaders to be members of the Presidentâs Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Among the appointees is Bennett College president Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins. âI am honored to represent Bennett College by serving on the HBCU Advisory Board [âŚ]
September 26, 2018
HBCUs
Talladega College Museum to House Historic Amistad Murals
Mural depictions of the 1839 Amistad slave revolt by Haley Woodruff will line the walls of Talladega Collegeâs new 9,730-square-foot art museum upon the buildingâs completion next year.
June 14, 2018
HBCUs
Regional HBCUs Move to Recruit Students at Closing Concordia
When word spread that Concordia College â a small historically Black college in Selma, Alabama â was closing its doors, nearby institutions sprang into action to recruit their students. Talladega College and Oakwood and Alabama State universities are offering students options to transfer.
March 15, 2018
African-American
New UNCF Report Details Economic Impact of HBCUs
The United Negro College Fund has published new research about the economic impact that HBCUs have on the nation.
November 14, 2017
Students
Venerable Basketball Coach, Mentor Ben Jobe Dies
Ben Jobe, the college basketball coach who won more than 500 games in more than five decades of coaching around the nation, died Friday night in Montgomery, Alabama, the city to which he moved after retiring in 2003.
March 12, 2017
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