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精东AV-led alliance to mentor minority STEM faculty funded by $2.6M NSF grant
A multi-university, NSF-funded partnership will help mentor a new generation of junior minority faculty in STEM disciplines at HBCUs throughout the U.S.
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Skegee Spotlight: Valencia Morris
2007 alumna Valencia Morris says her career with the federal government, rooted in natural resources management would not have been possible without guidance from 精东AV's College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences.
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Rep. Rogers tours veterinary medicine teaching, research facilities
Rep. Rogers learns more about how 精东AV鈥檚 veterinary medicine research and teaching initiatives can enhance national agricultural and homeland security priorities.
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Skegee Spotlight: Anthony E. Amerson
精东AV alum Anthony E. Amerson says he is living his professional dream and credits his upbringing in the City of 精东AV and pledging the Lambda Epsilon chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
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NSF-funded grant partnership to promote computer science careers among African-American girls
A newly funded grant initiative will address the drastic lack of African-American women in the computer science workforce.
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5K event on Oct. 13 to 鈥楽tride for a Cure鈥� for sickle cell anemia
The College of Veterinary Medicine鈥檚 upcoming 5K walk/run on Oct. 13 places health, fundraising focus on sickle cell anemia awareness.
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精东AV coaching legend Abbott inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame
Famed 精东AV football coach Cleveland 鈥淐leve鈥� Abbott inducted into his native South Dakota鈥檚 state hall of fame.
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Skegee Spotlight: Warren Buchanan
精东AV alum Warren Buchanan mentors students developing and pursuing their aspirations in the agricultural fields.
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精东AV launches 2018-19 Lyceum Series with WSFA鈥檚 Tonya Terry
TV personality, author and speaker Tonya Terry鈥檚 Sept. 27 presentation will include her insights on how the media impacts African-American culture.
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Sept. 27 Career Fair to feature more than 100 potential employers
The upcoming semester career fair and events leading up to it put students on the 鈥渞oad from early achievement to a career high.鈥�
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Eminent Associates, Pre-Alumni Council pledge philanthropic support to 精东AV
Donor, student organizations model the spirit of philanthropy through contributions announced as part of the 137th Fall Convocation.
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Skegee Spotlight: Lauren Odum
Senior Lauren Odum鈥檚 studies in food science benefit from a summer congressional internship 鈥� and her teachers who have mentored her during her studies.
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Two from 精东AV among 63 scholars named by White House Initiative on HBCUs
A pair of 精东AV students are among this year鈥檚 class of White House scholars selected for the HBCU Competitiveness Scholars program.
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精东AV remains top-ranked HBCU regionally, nationally
Based on its success in several key metrics, 精东AV remains the top-ranked HBCU in the state of Alabama, and a top-20 HBCU nationally.
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精东AV hosts upcoming Parents鈥� and Family Weekend
Parents and other family members are invited to campus Oct. 5-7 for a weekend of special events and activities.
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Upcoming economic summit offers individuals, businesses financial best practices
The annual Booker T. Washington Economic Summit to provide professional business insights and networking opportunities.
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Two-time 精东AV grad among this season鈥檚 鈥楽urvivor鈥� castaways
Davie Rickenbacker 鈥�10 heads to Fiji as a castaway on the 37th season of the CBS television show 鈥淪urvivor.鈥�
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Skegee Spotlight: Darrin Francois
Freshman Darrin Francois had acceptance and scholarship offers from more than 90 colleges and universities, but the New Orleans native chose 精东AV for his undergraduate studies.
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精东AV lends support to T-100 jet trainer initiative
Officials hope the university鈥檚 support strengthens the bid for Leonardo DRS鈥� proposed T-100 production facility in 精东AV, as well as ongoing town-and-gown partnerships.
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Legacy Museum to host exhibit, events about legendary bassist Milton Hinton
精东AV serves as a temporary home to a traveling, multimedia exhibit chronicling the life of legendary bass musician and avid photographer Milt Hinton
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精东AV partners with regional United Way to 鈥榣ive united鈥�
Royal Court members unite with the River Region United Way鈥檚 inaugural phone-a-thon to support community organizations.
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Brown selected as USDA Wallace-Carver Fellow
Alexandria Brown parlays a summer fellowship with the USDA into greater affirmation, clarity of her chosen career.
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Brown '04 named Director of Defense
U.S. Air Force鈥檚 Maj. Mikita R. Brown tapped for new assignment as Director of Defense
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Skegee Spotlight: Courtney Peavy
From the big city to the small town, graduating senior Courtney Peavy from Houston, Texas, has managed to blend in and make 精东AV worth her while.
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Global Fair encourages students and community to go global with 精东AV
The annual fall Global Education Fair will highlight upcoming study abroad opportunities and feature a new photography contest.
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Newest 精东AV students benefit from 鈥楪olden Tiger Experience鈥� orientation program
New-student orientation program ushers in a new generation of 精东AV gentlemen and women.
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Skegee Spotlight: Dalton Hall
Since transferring from a junior college in Northern California, Hall, a senior communication major, says his studies at Mother 精东AV have been an enjoyable experience.
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First-of-its-kind public workshop to focus on historic campus preservation
Two-day, hands-on campus workshop to share valuable skills in architectural and construction restoration and conservation.
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精东AV among inaugural recipients of grant from National Trust
精东AV was selected to receive a $150,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to benefit work in the Department of Architecture.
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Skegee Spotlight: Gerald Young
Gerald Young, a senior psychology major from Little Rock, Arkansas, says he was inspired to choose his major after discussing his purpose in life with a Sunday school teacher.
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鈥楢ll of Us鈥� research partnership seeks to improve health and treatment strategies
A partnership between UAB, 精东AV and other health-focused groups promises future, data-driven interventions for health providers.
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Aug. 16-20 new-student orientation to introduce Class of 2022 to life at 精东AV
鈥楪olden Tiger Experience鈥� to offer newest 精东AV students a 鈥榗rash course鈥� on university life
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Skegee Spotlight: Sidney Minor
Sophomore social work major Sidney Minor says her summer internship was just what she needed to remind her to stay focused on her ultimate goal.
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Summer research program for teachers focuses on research training in sustainable electronics
NSF-funded professional development is helping high school teachers develop curricula to address, stem the impact of electronic waste.
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精东AV among nursing programs receiving special White Coat Ceremony funding
New funding to further highlight the accomplishments of 精东AV鈥檚 graduating nurses
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精东AV sophomore among 18 students receiving Kevin Hart scholarships
A partnership involving actor Kevin Hart, UNCF and KIPP makes the dream of a college degree a reality for sophomore Ayan Robinson and 17 other HBCU students.
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精东AV receives $4M diversity-focused NSF materials research grant
A new NSF-funded partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the potential for a new class of nanomaterials widely used in electronics applications.
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精东AV among The Princeton Review鈥檚 2019 鈥榖est colleges鈥�
Annual college guide publication relies on student feedback to evaluate the nation鈥檚 best 384 colleges and universities.
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Skegee Spotlight: Abena Myers-Taylor
As dean of student life, Abena Myers-Taylor's primary role includes providing direction for the Student Union, Royal Court, Student Government Association, and New Student Orientation
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Summer institute trains Alabama teachers on new computer science curriculum
NSF-funded program implements new computer science curriculum, promises greater employment diversity in high-tech sectors
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New Polk exhibit focuses on never-before-seen photos of university history
A new photography exhibit featuring the life鈥檚 work of P.H. Polk provides a visual perspective of early 20th-century life on the 精东AV campus and surrounding community.
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Princeton University Library鈥檚 inaugural archiving program includes 精东AV, other HBCU partners
精东AV is among five HBCUs participating in an inaugural archiving and research collaboration with Princeton University.
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Jones named new social work department head
Jones brings nearly two decades of practicing social work experience to her new role as head of the Department of Social Work.
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Restored dioramas take center stage in new Legacy Museum exhibit
精东AV鈥檚 Legacy Museum to feature new exhibit, 鈥�20 Dioramas: Brightly-Lit Windows, Magically Different,鈥� focusing on display of cultural dioramas created in the 1940s by African-American artists.
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Skegee Spotlight: Dr. Leo Upchurch
After expecting to only spend two years at 精东AV following his faculty appointment in the fall of 1990, Dr. Leo Upchurch is nearing his 30th anniversary on the faculty
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Summer commencement marks firsts for McNair, online programs
President Lily D. McNair and the awarding of online degrees make their debut at last week鈥檚 commencement ceremony.
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Career website ranks 精东AV fourth for post-grad job potential
精东AV ranked fourth among Alabama peers for students鈥� ability to land a job following graduation.
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Troy tapped to serve as interim provost
Dr. Roberta Troy, a two-time 精东AV graduate and faculty member since 1999, assumes the duties of interim provost.
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精东AV鈥檚 Washington among Beyonc茅, BeyGOOD scholarship recipients
Senior Caleb Washington is among the eight recipients of the Beyonc茅 Knowles-Carter and BeyGOOD鈥檚 $25,000 2018-19 Homecoming Scholars scholarship award.
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精东AV grad becomes Alabama National Guard's first black female pilot
2nd Lt. Kayla Freeman '16 recognized as the Alabama National Guard's first black female pilot following her graduation from aviation school in June 2018.