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Morehouse Fined After Tuskegee Coach Handcuffed Following Postgame Incident

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Morehouse College has been fined by the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) following a postgame incident that resulted in Tuskegee University men’s basketball head coach Benjy Taylor being placed in handcuffs and escorted off the court. The incident occurred after Tuskegee’s loss to Morehouse at Forbes Arena in Atlanta and quickly spread across social media, […]

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Tuskegee University Suspends Police Chief Following New Year’s Day DUI Arrest

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Tuskegee University has placed its police chief on administrative leave following a New Year’s Day DUI arrest in Georgia, a move that has drawn regional and national attention and raised broader questions about leadership accountability and campus safety at one of the nation’s most historic HBCUs. The arrest occurred just months after the chief was

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Tragedy Strikes After Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic: 2 Killed, Over a Dozen Injured in Montgomery Shooting

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Montgomery Shooting Shatters a Weekend of CelebrationA night meant to celebrate HBCU tradition turned tragic late Saturday when gunfire erupted in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, killing two people and injuring more than a dozen others during a weekend packed with events surrounding the historic Tuskegee University vs. Morehouse College Classic football game. The shooting broke out

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Alabama Governor Declares October as HBCU Month for the Fourth Year in a Row

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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has officially declared October as “HBCU Month” in Alabama, recognizing the state’s 14 Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their lasting contributions to education, culture, and economic development. This marks the fourth consecutive year Ivey has issued the proclamation. (WTVY) “Alabama is proud to be home to more HBCUs than any

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Tuskegee University Mourns the Loss of Beloved Student-Athlete and Campus Leader Macahri Washington-Parker

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Tuskegee University community is mourning the loss of Macahri Washington‑Parker, a junior mechanical engineering student and valued member of the Golden Tiger baseball team who passed away on August 10, 2025. Known for his infectious positivity and strong work ethic, he made a profound impact on those around him both on and off the field.

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HBCU Grad Named First Black Westminster Kennel Club Veterinarian of the Year

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In a remarkable milestone for both Tuskegee University and the veterinary community, Dr. Treyton Diggs, a 2007 College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, has been named the 2024 Veterinarian of the Year by the Westminster Kennel Club. This honor marks him as the first African American and the first person from Louisiana to receive this distinguished

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HBCU Alumnus’ Vision Takes Shape: Tuskegee University Launches Incubation Center

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In a significant step toward fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Tuskegee University has partnered with Johnson Energy Storage to establish the Dr. Lonnie Johnson Technology Research & Incubation Center on its historic campus. The formal signing of the Cooperation Agreement marks a collaborative effort to inspire the next generation of energy technology leaders, particularly from underrepresented

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Texas HBCU Names Former Tuskegee President as Interim Dean

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Texas Southern University has appointed Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon, former president of Tuskegee University, as the interim dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. Known for his dynamic leadership and extensive experience in academia, Dr. Rochon will step into this role on Feb. 10. Dr. Rochon served as the sixth president of

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Tuskegee University Mourns the Loss of Dr. Ralphenia Pace, Esteemed Professor and Mentor

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Tuskegee University is mourning the death of Dr. Ralphenia Pace ’67, professor emeritus of the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences. Dr. Pace dedicated over four decades of her life to shaping the university’s future and its students. She passed away on Dec. 27, 2024, leaving an indelible mark on the institution and the lives

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