Tougaloo wins over Wesley Nov 18, 2009
The Tougaloo College men's basketball team defeated the Wesley College Warriors on the Tougaloo campus tonight. The score was won 91-58. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Co-Lin men clip Trojans Nov 11, 2009
" The Trojans (1-2) had regained the lead at 62-61 on a jumper by DeMario Calvin and 22 seconds left on the clock. The black-uniformed visitors had forged a 6-point, 56-50 lead with 5 minutes left on a driving layup by Jarvis Moore. Summers had signed with Tougaloo College after a stellar career at Provine. He dropped out at the semester and regained his eligibility at Co-Lin last spring. "We can be a great team but we need better chemistry," said Summers. "We need to communicate better on the... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Buckeyes Battle Braves In 2009-10 Season Opener Nov 10, 2009
Coach Larry Smith doesn't have much talent to work with, and considering that the team lost to Tougaloo College by 23 points in exhibition play, there is no reason to suspect even a competitive showing against Ohio State. Speaking of the Buckeyes, they finished 22-11 last season, and while that record would be welcomed by most programs, it falls a bit shy of lofty expectations in Columbus. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Obama's stimulus big boost for Miss. Nov 8, 2009
James Stewart, a political science professor at Tougaloo College, said Barbour's refusal "soured the waters.". But he predicted Mississippi soon will see the benefits of the Obama administration through the appointments of new judges and new U.S. attorneys that will "advance the interests of everyday Mississippians.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Northside library to be renamed for Tisdale Nov 4, 2009
Alice Tisdale, publisher of the African-American newspaper The Jackson Advocate and Tisdale's widow, said she plans to donate her husband's extensive personal library and private papers to the branch and approach Tougaloo College about sponsoring the library. She also wants to raise money to expand the library's offerings and operating hours. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Penalty decision upsets slaying victim's family Oct 29, 2009
The family of a Tougaloo College student killed in 2007 said it did not know the Hinds County District Attorney's office would not seek the death penalty in the case. The twin sister of Antoine Reece said the suspect charged in the slaying should face the death penalty, if convicted. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Budget kills Hinds capital cases Oct 26, 2009
Tougaloo College students Antoine Reece and Justin Howard were shot to death in their apartment on April 24, 2007. Reece's Jaguar was stolen, and the suspect fled to Miami. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tougaloo mourns loss of 2 in crash Oct 4, 2009
The Greenville natives cheered together, graduated from high school together, and enrolled at Tougaloo College together ... "We are very shaken," said Beverly Hogan, president of Tougaloo College, a small school with fewer than 1,000 students ... Tougaloo College cheerleaders Kiara Taylor (left), 18, and Shanna Whitt,19, were killed on Friday in a collision on North State Street near the campus. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Holy Ghost milestone Oct 3, 2009
Mary G. Udoh, 64, a student at Holy Ghost from 1953-1963, received a scholarship to Tougaloo College and became a teacher. She taught in New York and Chicago and had three children before returning to Jackson in 1979 to serve as principal at Holy Ghost. (The Clarion-Ledger)
2 die, 2 hurt in crash Oct 3, 2009
That was the picture as crowds of Tougaloo College students and people from the neighborhood gathered at the accident scene Friday where two of the school's cheerleaders had been killed ... Two Tougaloo College fresmen died in the head-on collision between a car and an SUV. Two others were injured and transported to an area hospital. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Private colleges growing: Enrollment up at schools Sep 18, 2009
Steven Smith, associate vice president for enrollment management at Tougaloo College, said schools often see enrollment increases during difficult economic times. Mississippi's public community college and university systems also grew this fall. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Three colonels at Fort Huachuca assume special charters Sep 3, 2009
He has a bachelor s degree in political science from Tougaloo College, a master s in criminal justice from Hamilton University and a doctorate in philosophy from Hamilton. Washington attended many other military schools and also is a graduate of the FBI Academy. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Snags delay civil rights museum Aug 30, 2009
In March 2008, they voted 22-9 in favor of putting the museum on the Tougaloo College campus, which served as a safe haven for those taking part in the movement ... "With all due respect to Tougaloo College's legacy," he said, "I think the facility needs to be where many events of the civil rights movement took place, where there is a concentration of other tourist offerings and where it can complement a lot of other things going on in downtown Jackson.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mississippi remembers political 'giant' Aug 27, 2009
Bennie Thompson - who co-chaired Kennedy's presidential campaign in Mississippi in 1980 while still a student at Tougaloo College and has remained friends - remembers collaborating with Kennedy on a number of issues, ranging from health care to education. "The legacy of Sen. Edward Kennedy will without question live on, and I think the first act will be through Congress passing health insurance reform legislation," said the 2nd District congressman and Democrat. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Young politician routs rivals in special Metcalfe election by 3-1 Aug 20, 2009
A graduate of Tougaloo College in Jackson, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in English, Johnson is also a graduate student at Delta State University, where he is pursuing a masters degree in English and theoretical linguistics. He also teaches English and journalism at Greenville-Weston High School. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Johnson: Transition nearly done Aug 5, 2009
Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College, said Johnson's style of management "doesn't lend itself to speed." But Rozman said he thinks it's too early to criticize the returning mayor. "I'm not ready to make any conclusions because he hasn't had that much time," Rozman said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
MINOR/Opening the church doors Jul 23, 2009
The ban was put to a test in 1963 when a group of Tougaloo College students, after being turned away at First Baptist arrived at Galloway's front door and were rejected by ushers. Galloway's pastor Dr. W. F. Selah, promptly resigned. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Pastor's exit puzzles church Jul 18, 2009
Tougaloo College and Jackson State University, both in Jackson. He pastored New Fellowship Baptist Church, which he organized, in Rockford, Ill. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tougaloo's art gets a frame of reference Jul 12, 2009
An enormous Romare Bearden fabric collage commands the living room wall of the Tougaloo College president's home ... Said Hogan, "I think that's going to be a tremendous expression of what Tougaloo College is all about." ... Tougaloo College President Beverly Hogan talks about an 1801 painting of the slave trade by George Morland, one of the colleges pieces that will soon have a permanent home on campus. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Thousands mourn McNair's death Jul 10, 2009
Meridian native and Tougaloo College graduate Leonard Webster, a professor of internal medicine at Meharrey Medical College in Nashville, took part in a ceremony by Omega Psi Phi, McNair's fraternity at Alcorn State. Webster said he knew McNair through social service projects. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Freedom Rider recalls scary moment Jul 4, 2009
After being released, she helped register voters and earned her degree as one of the few white students at traditionally black Tougaloo College in Jackson, a school that in the 1960s was a hub of activity for the expanding civil-rights movement ... Tougaloo College: http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Xavier-N.O.'s Dumas steps up game, impresses Hornets' Scott Jun 17, 2009
against Spring Hill College, in Mississippi against Tougaloo College and the rest of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. He doesn t think that ll be a problem. (WWLTV.com, LA)
A lifetime of service Jun 5, 2009
Scholarships, his mother's frugalness and his own savings from waiting tables also got him in the door of Tougaloo College, then to Meharry Medical College in Nashville. His dream was to become a pediatrician. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Pastors put message into play May 30, 2009
About 30 Mississippi pastors will congregate on the Tougaloo College basketball court June 13 to compete in the second All City Preacher's Hoop Fest ... Pastor Danny Hollins (center) from the Greater Fairview Baptist Church of Jackson is leading the second annual Preacher's Hoop Fest along with (from left) Henry Cotten, John Patrick, Marvin Adams, Dwayne Clark, Keith Rouser, Thad Williams, Robert Landing, Brian Paige, John Wicks, Dexter Morton and Keith Barnes set for June 13 at Tougaloo College... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Measure raises ethical question May 18, 2009
Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College, said such situations are "akin to the fox guarding the chicken coop - and the chickens don't come out too well.". But he said some circumstances are "a Catch-22," such as the committee chairman assignments. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Voters weigh candidate's images, personalities May 17, 2009
With their political agendas close in line, Stephen Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College, said voters are picking their candidate based on softer things - such as image and personality. "We've got an interesting situation," Rozman said, "because it's a question of who really represents the people.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Payback time for new grads May 11, 2009
Tougaloo College: $25,000. William Carey University: $17,000. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Art show reception set for Thursday May 7, 2009
Bruce O'Hara, an art professor at Tougaloo College, judged the competition. In the oil/acrylic category, Diane Burris claimed first place with "Fifties Family.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Is Jackson headed in the right direction? May 1, 2009
Tougaloo College political science professor Stephen Rozman said he is not surprised by the feelings of dissatisfaction. He attributed the trend to both local and national events. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Name recognition key in mayor race Apr 19, 2009
"It doesn't look like there's anyone who will walk away with it," said Steve Rozman, a political science professor at Tougaloo College. "I've been here 37 years, and I don't remember this many candidates running for mayor of Jackson before. Someone who is a strong candidate could be eliminated.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Film conference set for Tougaloo Mar 28, 2009
Reel Justice, a film conference on media activism, will kick off its national tour in at Tougaloo College tonight at 6 p.m. and Saturday. The event is free and open to the public. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chairman Thompson Hosts Summit on Doing Business With DHS Mar 24, 2009
Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, will host a Summit at Tougaloo College in Mississippi entitled Continuing America's Promise: Doing Business with the Department of Homeland Security ... Tougaloo College Kroger Gymnasium. (PR Newswire)
LOCAL FOLKS: City retirement director knows about hard times Mar 16, 2009
She attended the historically African-American Tougaloo College before finally earning an undergraduate and masters degree in education from Mississippi State University. The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sister went on to become an elementary teacher in the Tupelo Public School District, and one of her favorite times of the school year was Black History Month. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Ministry caters to teenage girls Mar 7, 2009
Harrion graduated from Tougaloo College in 1997 with a degree in English, earned a master's degree from Northern Illinois University in 1998 and a doctorate in education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ... Harrion recruited the Tougaloo College elementary education student two years ago to help with the program. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Melton retrial set for May 11 Mar 6, 2009
Tougaloo College political science professor Steve Rozman said the trial schedule is yet another obstacle for what already was an uphill battle for re-election for the mayor. Since the mistrial, Melton has attempted to portray himself as a viable candidate for re-election by calling news conferences and announcing a new program. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Montgomery's Superintendent in Final 2 for Baton Rouge Job Mar 5, 2009
D. in Educational Administration from Jackson State University, a master of arts degree in English from the University of Mississippi and a bachelor of arts degree in Secondary Education/English from Tougaloo College. A fellow of the Broad Urban Superintendents Academy 2008, a national rater for the Broad Prize in Urban Education and the winner of the Regional Superintendent of the Year 2007 Award from America Reads Mississippi, she is a member of the Higher Education Literacy Council, the... (WSJA.com, AL)
Ebony Fashion Fair: Models play many roles in 'Runway Report' Feb 26, 2009
Jackson - 8 p.m. Friday at Jackson Convention Complex East Wing; $30 general admission, tickets on sale at Trustmark Bank Jackson Mall and Westland Plaza, Tougaloo College and Jackson State University bookstores; details, (601) 982-2195 or (601) 366-3230. Tunica - 7 p.m. Saturday at Harrah's Casino Event Center; $35; details, (901) 753-7852 or (901) 604-9019. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Isable Elementary principal administrator of year Feb 24, 2009
Green holds a bachelors degree from Tougaloo College and masters and doctorate degrees from Jackson State University. She has worked hard to make sure that she is an educator who keeps learning. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Slaughter-Harvey withdraws name from federal post consideration Feb 12, 2009
She also served as adjunct professor at Tougaloo College from 1970-2005. Although a number of other attorneys were reportedly under consideration for the post, Salter credited Slaughter-Harvey as someone who would have made a strong U.S. Attorney for Southern Mississippi. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Humor, sorrow fill court at mayor's federal trial Feb 10, 2009
"I found it heart-warming when she began to cry after she saw photos of her home," said Walden, who observed the trial with a handful of her Tougaloo College classmates. Before Sutton had to be excused, federal prosecutor Mark Blumberg of Washington, D.C., contributed a light moment when he apologized for his rapid-fire questions. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Black History Month in Atlanta Feb 8, 2009
The $73 million National Civil Rights Museum will be located on a 9-acre site at Tougaloo College in north Jackson, but not everyone. Originally published: June 24, 2007. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
