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    Campaigning set to rev up in Mississippi  Sep 7, 2008
    Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean had told supporters at Tougaloo College in Jackson in July that the only way Obama could win Mississippi would be through registering at least 100,000 voters. "(Mississippi) is a tough state for us," he said, but "we wouldn't be in these states if we didn't think we had a chance of winning.". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Conservative views expected to play well in Miss.  Aug 30, 2008
    James Stewart, a political science professor at Tougaloo College, said McCain's pick appears to be an attempt to target female voters as well as "deflate some of the historic aspects of Obama's candidacy.". "Whoever someone votes for, they'll be doing a historical vote," Stewart said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Miss. group helped lay groundwork  Aug 24, 2008
    State NAACP President Aaron Henry was on the mock ballot for governor, joined by the Rev. Ed King, a white chaplain for Tougaloo College, the candidate for lieutenant governor. Although the votes carried no weight, they demonstrated to the world that African Americans would vote if they were given a chance, said Leslie Burl McLemore, who served then as vice chairman of the party. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Creative cash  Aug 22, 2008
    The economic picture: Vanesha Williams, 21, is a full-time student at Tougaloo College majoring in computer science. In her spare time, she takes pictures. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    'The Dreamer Remembered'  Aug 14, 2008
    "This church has always been a civil rights church," said Shields, who attended Tougaloo College on a music scholarship and later worked for BellSouth. Shields recalled how the church used to provide space for civil rights workers to meet, and that many of its members attended King's 1963 March on Washington. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Possibility of Miss. Site for Biothreat Lab Raises Questions  Aug 12, 2008
    But the consortium of public and private organizations working to attract the lab includes Tougaloo College, where Thompson received his bachelor's degree, and Jackson State University, where he was awarded his master's degree. A spokeswoman for Cochran, Margaret McPhillips, denied that the department relied on the scoring system described in the documents obtained by the AP. She dismissed it as rumor. (Fox News -- Politics)

    Touchdowns thrilling, but touching lives fulfulling  Aug 10, 2008
    He and his family moved to Jackson where he opened High Lites, a fine dining restaurant near Tougaloo College. He sold the establishment in 2005. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Catholic churches work for common ground  Aug 2, 2008
    Hunter, who is African American and works as the curator of the Tougaloo College Civil Rights Collection at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, joined St. Mary's when he moved to the area in 1984 because he wanted to be part of a multiethnic parish. When he first attended the church, blacks made up about 5 percent of the congregation, which at the time numbered about 300 to 400 families. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    At Tougaloo, Dean encourages voter registration  Jul 19, 2008
    Dean, speaking to a crowd of about 150 people in Tougaloo College's Kroger Gym, told supporters the only way Obama could win Mississippi would be through registering at least 100,000 voters ... Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean speaks at Tougaloo College in Jackson on Friday evening during a stop on a bus tour to encourage voter registration. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Howard Dean at Tougaloo  Jul 19, 2008
    Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean speaks to a crowd gathered at Tougaloo College in Jackson on Friday evening during a stop on his national bus tour to encourage voter registration. Related Article(s). (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Democrats' voter registration tour hits Tougaloo today  Jul 18, 2008
    Dean is scheduled to speak at 6 p.m. at the Kroger Gymnasium/Owens Health and Wellness Center at Tougaloo College. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Howard Dean to push Dem registration in Jackson  Jul 17, 2008
    The Democrats have planned a free event featuring Dean at 6 :10 p.m. Friday at Tougaloo College on West County Line Road, according to a news release from the DNC.. Dean told The Associated Press in a telephone interview this week that the tour is part of an effort to push Democrats in Dixie. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    National Dem bus tour to make Miss. stops on Friday  Jul 17, 2008
    "I think so many people are going to stay home," said James Stewart, a political science professor at Tougaloo College ... He'll be featured at an event scheduled for 6:10 p.m. Friday at Tougaloo College on West County Line Road in Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Colony of creativity: Artists breaking the mold at Tougaloo  Jul 14, 2008
    Where: Tougaloo College, 500 W. County Line Road, Jackson. Public events. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    College initiation through community service  Jul 3, 2008
    Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Millsaps program a real 'Challenge. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    SilverSneakers keeps seniors active  Jun 27, 2008
    Tougaloo Tougaloo College Health and Wellness Center 500 W. County Line Road (601) 977-6137. Tupelo North Mississippi Medical Center Wellness Center 1030 S. Madison St. (662) 377-4141. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Former Kentucky player named coach at MVSU  Jun 25, 2008
    The two other finalists for the MVSU job were Texas Southern assistant Lacey Reynolds, a former head coach at Grambling State and Harvey Wardell, an assistant at Tougaloo College. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Basketball)

    Miss. Valley State names new basketball coach  Jun 25, 2008
    The two other finalists for the MVSU job were Texas Southern assistant Lacey Reynolds, a former head coach at Grambling State and Harvey Wardell, an assistant at Tougaloo College. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Profile of proposed Flora location  Jun 21, 2008
    The Consortium is comprised of the State of Mississippi, the University of Mississippi (UM), the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), Mississippi State University (MSU), Jackson State University (JSU), Tulane University, the Tulane National Primate Research Center, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Tougaloo College, and Battelle Memorial Institute ... JSU and Tougaloo College are Historically Black Colleges and Universities that produce significant numbers of... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Rainbow, Casey team up in garden  Jun 18, 2008
    "A lot of people say that a lot of our children today have no clue where the food comes from," said Michael Gentry, who oversees the organic community garden at Tougaloo College and helped get the Casey garden underway. "We're trying to tie them back to understanding and teaching them the cycles of planting. Also, people are sick and diabetes is a huge problem in Mississippi, so if we can talk about healthy alternatives with eating (it can help).". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Some hope Obama turns Miss. 'blue'  Jun 4, 2008
    But James Stewart, a political science professor at Tougaloo College, said many white voters supported Obama in March. "This is going to be ... in Mississippi, a really interesting election," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    VSA exhibit makes a statement: No limits on creativity  Jun 2, 2008
    The exhibition, opening Tuesday, showcases art works by VSA arts of Mississippi Community Art participants and four Tougaloo College graduating seniors ... What: VSA arts of Mississippi Community Art Group and Tougaloo College Senior Show. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Former Jackson mayor donates papers to JSU  May 29, 2008
    Bennie Thompson and George Owens, a past president at Tougaloo College. Students and the general public will have access to the documents, which include the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the demographics of African-Americans in the Mississippi Delta, among other things. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Saying farewell to high school  May 29, 2008
    Poullard was an honors graduate and a top 10 student who plans to major in pre-med biology at Tougaloo College. This school year she was chosen to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta, where she unveiled her project: a search for proteins that can be used as vaccines against a certain type of pneumonia. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Plenty of pomp and circumstance  May 28, 2008
    I'm her only child and she's proud of me," McKee said. McNeil will be in nursing school at the University of Southern Mississippi. Neither sees herself sticking around Mississippi after college graduation, though. Alphonso Smith sees himself running for Mr. Freshman at Jackson State University and majoring in English. And even though he grew up in Jackson, he's still living at JSU to get a taste of dorm life. "It'll be a different experience because I'm almost always at home with someone," Smith... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Students aim higher  May 26, 2008
    The triplets, who said they argue but quickly make up, will split up for the first time when Stefanie and Tiffanie go to Tougaloo College and Melanie goes to Jackson State University. "We'll find our way," Stefanie Stevenson said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    A happy ending: University Press of Mississippi director to retire after 29 years  May 21, 2008
    that book brought attention to the Press that no book had before and few have since then," she says. Srinivasan grew up in Bangalore, India - the country's fourth-largest city. Her father, Anthakrishnan, was an astrophysicist. Her mother, Shakunpala, was a homemaker whose interest in the arts rubbed off on Srinivasan, the second of three children. Both her parents spoke fluent English. So it wasn't as far-fetched as it might seem that Srinivasan earned a master's degree in English literature... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Melton's competition for mayor?  May 18, 2008
    The large number of possible future mayoral candidates may reflect Melton's vulnerability, said Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College. "I believe he'll have a difficult time getting re-elected.". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Municipal Art Gallery exhibits  May 12, 2008
    June and July: VSA arts of Mississippi and Tougaloo College senior exhibition (June only). August: Samuel McCain. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Mason, Wilcher plan futures at senior colleges  May 8, 2008
    On Tuesday, Mason signed with William Carey University and Wilcher signed with Tougaloo College. Mason and Wilcher were instrumental in helping the Co-Lin Lady Wolves to appearances in the MACJC State Tournament and the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    NAACP plans annual meeting  Apr 20, 2008
    He earned his Jurist Doctorate Degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas and Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss. In February, Johnson was. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Day 4 of storm cleanup: Damage estimates rise  Apr 9, 2008
    After the storm, yards in their north Jackson neighborhood near Tougaloo College were covered with dozens of toppled trees. "We have to just hope for the best," Boyd said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Tougaloo students return to campus  Apr 9, 2008
    Bottled water will be provided to the 850 or so Tougaloo College students who are streaming back onto campus this morning after classes were canceled Monday in the wake of Fridays Jackson-area storm. Everything is just about back to normal, said Fred Alexander, dean of students. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Storm victims work to pick up pieces  Apr 8, 2008
    At Tougaloo College on County Line Road, where Fridays storm knocked out power and water and damaged a few buildings, classes were expected to resume Tuesday. Although power had been restored by 9 p.m. Sunday, Tougaloo officials canceled Monday classes to get a chance to assess damage, said Kelle Menogan, vice president of faculty and real property management, as he roamed the campus on Monday documenting the damage with his camera. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Tougaloo College: Damage comparable to Katrina  Apr 8, 2008
    Tougaloo College: Damage comparable to Katrina ... Tougaloo College expects to reopen Tuesday. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Storm damage assessment continues  Apr 8, 2008
    The outages forced Tougaloo College and Jackson Public Schools to shut down for the day. Hinds County is offering free tarps to people with storm damage. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Damage mounts as cleanup continues  Apr 8, 2008
    Tougaloo College is closed today. The college was still without power Sunday. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Civil Rights Museum Tougaloo site illogical  Mar 23, 2008
    The museum will be on land leased from Tougaloo College for $50,000 per year, the proceeds to be used for scholarships to Tougaloo students working at the museum. At the end of the 99-year lease, the museum facility will belong to Tougaloo College ... Thus, the community (through contributions and taxes) will be asked to enhance the initial facility with venues that are already available to sites located in Jackson's central business district and which improvements will become the property of... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    National Civil Rights Museum gets home, but not all are happy  Mar 21, 2008
    The $73 million National Civil Rights Museum will be located on a 9-acre site at Tougaloo College in north Jackson, but not everyone is happy about it. A commission set up by Gov. Haley Barbour voted 22-9 in favor of the location on March 11. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Divisiveness cannot be allowed to damage museum  Mar 17, 2008
    There were worthy arguments both in favor of Tougaloo College and downtown Jackson as the site of the civil rights museum, and your position in favor of the downtown locale was understandable. However, your editorial in opposition to the commission's vote in favor of the Tougaloo College site was irresponsible in that it stirs the fires for a backlash against the decision and may have the effect of discouraging some people from providing the funding needed to build the civil rights museum ...... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Governor Bloomberg?  Mar 16, 2008
    After speaking at Tougaloo College on Monday night, Obama went to the "Y" at 6:30 a.m. for a workout. He greeted nobody and did not respond when people there called out to him. (Human Events Online)

    SPITZ-QUIT BOOSTS B'BERG  Mar 15, 2008
    SPITZ-QUIT BOOSTS B'BERG - New York Post. had hardly re signed as governor of New York when Re publican strategists began calculating a re turn to power in Albany via New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. (New York Post -- Opinions)

    Civil rights museum: Downtown best location  Mar 15, 2008
    The future site of the National Civil Rights Museum in Mississippi has been a controversial decision since Tennessee-based consultants recommended the museum be located near Tougaloo College off of County Line Road instead of downtown Jackson ... Tougaloo College's role in the civil rights movement isn't challenged by anyone - nor should it be ... The best interests of the economic viability of the new state civil rights museum will be served by a central location in downtown Jackson, not on the... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Mississippi relishes chance to play part in nomination  Mar 10, 2008
    "I think it's going to be very difficult for the Democrats to win (Mississippi) this year," says Stephen Rozman, professor of political science at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo. "If the economy gets a lot worse, who knows, maybe the white working class would vote its economic interests instead of its social interests.". (USA Today)

    Tougaloo president: Museum no conflict  Mar 8, 2008
    Tougaloo College President Beverly Hogan is lobbying to have a National Civil Rights Museum of Mississippi located near the campus ... Hogan said in an e-mail statement Friday: "There is no denial that I am an advocate for Tougaloo College. After all, I am the president of the college. Every person/entity that had an interest in the location of the museum being in their area was invited to submit a proposal, many of whom also serve on the commission." ... "As a commission member, I have the same... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Jackson council pushes for downtown museum location  Mar 7, 2008
    The museum's location came under controversy a few weeks ago after hired museum consultants from Tennessee recommended the museum be located near Tougaloo College, off of County Line Road in north Jackson ... Several people spoke in favor of the council's agenda and one person spoke out in support of the site near Tougaloo College. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Dems look to woo Mississippi voters before primary  Mar 5, 2008
    More than half of Democratic voters in Mississippi are African-American, said Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College. At first, African-American voters seemed to back Clinton, Rozman said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Museum, sites can help tell Miss. 'story'  Mar 2, 2008
    The selection of Tougaloo College is an understandable choice, as that campus is rich with academic and civil rights history. However, from a business and tourism perspective, Agnew is right to suggest downtown Jackson as an appropriate location because of the infrastructure to accommodate tourists and its vitality as a tourism destination. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Fugitive sought in La. killing caught in Jackson  Feb 24, 2008
    Shearon was tracked to Jackson, where marshals, Hinds County sheriff's deputies and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation agents found him in the 6200 block of Brown Street near Tougaloo College. "After a daylong investigation, officers observed Shearon traveling on North State Street in a vehicle belonging to another individual," the statement said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Fairness is a standard this paper will uphold  Feb 24, 2008
    That same day, on a visit to the Capitol, I was questioned by several lawmakers and interested parties over my column last week on why Tougaloo College wasn't a good choice for a civil right museum. If it had any chance of succeeding, I said it should be downtown because of location and synergy with other attractions. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Democrats hold precinct meetings Sat.  Feb 23, 2008
    The Third Congressional District convention will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Health and Wellness Center on the campus of Tougaloo College in Jackson. At that Democratic gathering, members of the state party executive committee and delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, which will be held on Aug. 25-28, will be chosen. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Weekend fun:Ebony Fashion Fair show  Feb 23, 2008
    Hot tickets: Tickets for the Jackson show are on sale at Medical Mall and Westland Plaza Trustmark branches and the bookstores at Tougaloo College and Jackson State University. Tupelo show tickets are on sale at McKinneys Unique Fashions and Hair Fashions, Delores Beauty Nook, Tendercare and Kender Care in Tupelo. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Jordan presses on for Delta site  Feb 17, 2008
    He pushed to have his hometown considered for the site and is not pleased with a Tennessee-based consulting firm's recommendation to build the museum on a nine-acre site near Tougaloo College close to Jackson. I understand that this is just the committee that the governor appointed making this recommendation, Jordan said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Khayat makes good point  Feb 17, 2008
    We implore the governor and the legislature to set aside a recommendation to place the new museum near the campus of Tougaloo College in the Jackson area. The Delta is where the state's civil rights movement started, and the Delta is where a museum depicting that struggle should be located. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Civil rights museum belongs in capital city  Feb 17, 2008
    Tougaloo College has an excellent record of educating students and exposing them to the best educational opportunities. It also has a place in history as a refuge for Freedom Riders in the 1960s. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Museum: Downtown Jackson appropriate  Feb 16, 2008
    With all deference to the rich history of Tougaloo College in the state's civil rights history, it's not the most appropriate location for a new state civil rights museum. A nine-acre tract on the college's property off County Line Road, west of I-55 and south of I-220, is being recommended as the site for a new museum. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Jackson lawmakers stiff-arm Delta  Feb 15, 2008
    JACKSON At least one Delta lawmaker is on board with a plan to locate the state's civil rights museum on a nine-acre tract on the campus of Tougaloo College ... A Tennessee-based consulting firm named Tougaloo College as the best site, but a commission appointed by Gov. Haley Barbour must approve it before the project moves forward ... Bailey said he's a graduate of Tougaloo College and believes the state's museum should be near the state Capitol. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Museum decision another shot to Delta economy  Feb 15, 2008
    A consultant's recommendation for a nine-acre tract on the campus of Tougaloo College to be the site for a civil rights museum proves that Mississippi leaders have no respect for the people of the Mississippi Delta and the struggles that led to the civil rights movement or the economic struggle it continues to go through. The museum will feature artifacts and highlight areas of the state that are important to the civil rights movement. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    JSU plans AIDS awareness programs  Feb 12, 2008
    Scheduled panelists include David Beckley, Rust College; Roy C. Hudson, Mississippi Valley State University; Beverly Wade-Hogan, Tougaloo College; George Ross, Alcorn State University, and Rachel Gumbi, rector and vice chancellor, University of Zululand, South Africa. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    JPS to hold college financial aid fair  Jan 27, 2008
    Representatives from universities and colleges will be present, including Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Mississippi, the University of Southern Mississippi, Belhaven College, Millsaps College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Antonelli College. ESF representatives will discuss financial aid and scholarships. (The Clarion-Ledger)

     King’s Dream Remembered  Jan 24, 2008
    "The tribute also included remarks from student body representatives of Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College and Jackson State University.Eddie Davenport of Alcorn State University said that though Dr. King died in the struggle for civil rights, his dream continues today."Sometimes we as future leaders lose sight of our struggles," Davenport. "He believed we were worth fighting for. He was determined to show the world we could live together in peace, love and harmony. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Complete schedule of MLK events  Jan 21, 2008
    8 a.m.: Tougaloo College and Millsaps College combine for a prayer breakfast at Tougaloo's Kroger Gymnasium; 7 p.m. commemorative celebration and candlelight vigil at Tougaloo's Woodworth Chapel. 9:30 a.m.: Mentor breakfast, Student Union Ballroom at the University of Mississippi featuring Donald Cole, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Top committee posts all go to Dems  Jan 19, 2008
    But "The Democrats are playing the same game the Republicans played," said Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College, referring to a partisanship that has increased since GOP Gov. Haley Barbour took office in 2004. The divisiveness could prolong bickering and cause legislation to stall, Rozman added. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    County Honors MLK, Sanitation Workers  Jan 17, 2008
    Special guests to offer tributes in honor of Dr. King will be Student Government Presidents from Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University and Tougaloo College. Other invited guests will be representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Shakeups expected for committee heads  Jan 7, 2008
    "Bryant will have to give some committee control to Democrats," said Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College. "I don't know if he can get away with having all Republican committees.". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Colleagues, family remember the state's first woman lt. gov.  Dec 29, 2007
    Beverly Hogan, president of Tougaloo College, a historically black institution that was the scene of civil rights demonstrations during the 1960s, said she became friends with Gandy several years ago. At the time, Hogan was the executive director of the Department of Mental Health and would often attend meetings with Gandy, who was ending her tenure as lieutenant governor. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Rides available for drinkers  Dec 29, 2007
    Last March, a drunk driver plowed into his 19-year-old son's vehicle, killing him and his girlfriend, Tougaloo College student Rosalyn Coleman, 18. "This holiday season, Thanksgiving and Christmas, was very difficult for us," Patrick said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Evangelical support: Thompson accepts endorsement  Dec 15, 2007
    Nationally, his efforts to attract the Christian right may have been eclipsed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, an ordained Baptist minister who has recently moved up as a Republican front-runner, said Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College. Asked whether he felt threatened by Huckabee's growing support from Christian conservatives, Thompson said: "With all humility, I don't feel threatened by anything.". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Couric Challenges Romney to Denounce Giuliani's 'Character'  Dec 12, 2007
    " # May 18th, 2003, at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, during commencement address: "I supported the president when he asked the Congress for authority to stand up against weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. " Limbaugh observed: "My question is, Harry Smith, what the hell are you doing. (MediaResearch.org)

    Cops Find Mississippi Coed's Body, Arrest Ex-Beau  Nov 30, 2007
    Brown Street is a sparsely populated road about a mile west of Intestate 55 near Tougaloo College, a historically black private school in this capital city. It was not clear how long the body had been there. (Fox News)

    State dignitaries turn out for UNCF Banquet  Nov 30, 2007
    Tougaloo College and Rust College are the states only HBCs. Event chairman the Rev. Clarence E. Smith said money raised at the banquet will go toward funding HBCs across the nation. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Police find missing JSU student's body, charge ex-boyfriend with murder  Nov 30, 2007
    Brown Street is a sparsely populated road near Tougaloo College, a historically black private school, about a mile west of Intestate 55. It was not clear how long the body had been there. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Bill Clinton stumbles on stump for wife  Nov 29, 2007
    In May 2003 at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss. he said that "I supported the president when he asked the Congress for authority to stand up against weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.". (USA Today)

    Speculation on potential successors abounds  Nov 27, 2007
    "If I were a more cynical person, I'd say this was a done deal long before this announcement," said Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College. "If Barbour appoints Pickering, he'd have incumbency on his side when he ran for the seat.". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    More black men must go to college  Nov 19, 2007
    Already, I've given $2,500 scholarships to young black men at Tougaloo College, Cheney University of Pennsylvania and Tennessee State University. Before the end of the year, young men at Edward Waters College and Savannah State University will be recognized. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Local events  Nov 17, 2007
    Speakers include Felicia Dickham of the Owens Health and Wellness Center at Tougaloo College and the Haynes brothers of New Orleans, who helped rescue people of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. The event is free. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Read more...  Nov 9, 2007
    Students participating in the survey were from the following campuses: Bowdoin College, Kansas State University, Princeton University, Providence College, Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss. University of California, Berkeley, University of Dayton, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Boston, University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities, University of New Mexico and Wake Forest University. (PNN Online)

    Auditor wins lt. gov.'s post  Nov 7, 2007
    In the South, painting the Democrats as liberal northerners and Republicans as political fat cats are the old stand-bys, said Steve Rozman, professor of political science at Tougaloo College. It's been a nasty couple of weeks - especially in the lieutenant governor's race - but all the messages are calculated to get votes, he added. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Eaves likens race to David versus Goliath  Nov 4, 2007
    "He's running as a Democrat, but most of his issues are extreme right-wing," said James Stewart, a political science professor at Tougaloo College. "I'm not sure what demographic they're going after.". (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Community briefs  Nov 1, 2007
    He also taught at Tougaloo College in Mississippi. His book, Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, was named a Distinguished Book by the Gustavus Myers Foundation. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Masquerading for money: Tougaloo, Rust get ball rolling with scholarship event  Nov 1, 2007
    Rewarded for her academic devotion, Dawson was the recipient of several scholarships that are fully funding her four years at Tougaloo College, a value worth approximately $14,700 annually ... The annual event supports Rust and Tougaloo colleges, the state's only UNCF member schools out of the nation's 39. (The Clarion-Ledger)

         Civil rights activist, one-time school board member was quiet but passionate about issues  Oct 20, 2007
    Her father, George Rice, was a long-time professor at Mississippi's historically black Tougaloo College, where he and his white family lived on campus. She graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College and married Stanley Kennedy in 1950. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Tommy Johnson: Shining light on legend  Oct 18, 2007
    What: Tommy Johnson Foundation reception; speaker, William Woods, a blues history instructor at Tougaloo College. When: 6:30 p.m. Friday. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Curious college collections: Famous manuscripts, artwork, music boost the profile of state's campuses  Oct 16, 2007
    Works by well-known African-American artists Romare Bearden, known as the father of the photo montage, and Jacob Lawrence, who created abstract paintings depicting African-American life, are part of the collection at Tougaloo College ... "Sink says the value of the Grisham collection is unknown because it hasn't been appraised.Jackson State University is home to the Margaret Walker Alexander National Research Center. Many materials document the life and works of Alexander, a Birmingham native... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    UNCF Applauds US News & World Report HBCU Rankings  Oct 1, 2007
    UNCF member Tougaloo College (20th) located outside Jackson, Miss. sustained wind damage from the hurricane. (PR Newswire)

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