Newest vets deserve their own GI Bill May 24, 2008
My father went to college on the GI Bill, graduating from Tuskegee University then Tuskegee Institute with a bachelor's degree in 1951. He was part of a giant wave of returning veterans who took advantage of the benefits offered to those who had served the country in World War II.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
S.C. State names finalists for president Apr 23, 2008
He was vice president of academic affairs at Alabama A&M University and dean of animal science at Tuskegee University. Cooper is a graduate of Florida A&M University and received his master s degree from Tuskegee University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Democrats in Black and White Mar 21, 2008
It was backed and furthered by many black groups including Tuskegee university itself. Rev. Wrights comments are divisive and bigoted but what, to me, is truly disturbing is the reaction of his congregation. (New York Times)
More of this story Mar 18, 2008
He also studied at Tuskegee University. He earned both an associate s degree and a master s degree. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Denzel and wife honored Mar 3, 2008
The award is named for a co-founder of the United Negro College Fund and former president of what is now Tuskegee University in Alabama. The Oscar-winning Washington recently starred in and directed "The Great Debaters." The movie was inspired by a historically black college debate team that debated an all-white team at an Ivy League university during legal segregation in the 1930s. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
At 84, Virgil Young marks his 21st birthday Mar 1, 2008
After his military service, he began his training as a commercial dietitian at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Called back for the Korean War in the midst of his training, he finished at Tuskegee May 24, 1954, and embarked on a career which took him from South Carolina to New York, both the city and state, serving as a chef for restaurants, for St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, N.Y., near Bath; for Florida Memorial College when it was in St. Augustine and finally for Orloff Deli in New York... (The St. Augustine Record)
UNCF to honor Washington, wife for helping black colleges Feb 29, 2008
The award is named for a co-founder of the United Negro College Fund and former president of what is now Tuskegee University in Alabama. The Oscar-winning Washington recently starred in and directed The Great Debaters. (USA Today -- Life)
Council names downtown committee Feb 27, 2008
Also in the black history month vein, Luman-Bailey talked about her recent trip to the Tuskegee University, founded by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Harris gave the citizens an update on his fight against the proposed ethanol plant on the Exeter site. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
The Commodores are in Montgomery Feb 23, 2008
" The group began when the original members were students at Tuskegee Institute - now Tuskegee University. And, a personal note. My father claims he's responsible for the "Commodores" success. He was exalted ruler for the Elks and brought them here from Tuskegee to perform. A member of the group told me today he remembers that first performance at the Elks. The commodores appeared Friday night on stage at the Performing Arts Center. All content ? Copyright 2000 - 2008 WorldNow and WSFA, a . All... (WSJA.com, AL)
Sweet Water High School Bulldogs sign letter of intent Feb 13, 2008
Anthony Landrum, another stand-out for the Dogs of SWHS signed to Tuskegee University. Gennie Phillips-Odom. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Claflin sweeps Tuskegee Feb 13, 2008
The Claflin Lady Panthers defeated SIAC leader Tuskegee University, 59-52 Tuesday night. The Lady Panthers were down 26-25 at the half. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Businessman sees need to work for King's `bigger dream' Feb 10, 2008
I was very angry,'' says Leonard, a graduate of Tuskegee University, in Alabama, and vice president of Swing-Lo Suspended Scaffold Co., a business his father, H. George Leonard, started in 1955 in Covert. It just really. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Native author, poet comes home Feb 1, 2008
Her mother taught language arts for 40 years at Admiral Moorer Middle School and Wallace Community College Sparks campus (then Sparks Technical School) as well as Tuskegee University and Hampton University, so Britt is familiar with the Barbour County area and the language arts. She quips that if a word is misspelled in her books, her mother's precise spirit might come back to haunt her. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Smart, Sexy, and Single Jan 30, 2008
Rell I was disappointed w/TU (Tuskegee University) What was up with having only one Drum major there and what did they do with the rest of the band. I was almost ashamed i am from Tuskegee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Lodi Unified's consultant part of big-bucks diversity industry Jan 25, 2008
Gator wrote on Jan 24, 2008 8:50 PM:" Here is one small example... Lt. Dewaine Barnes VFA-155 EAGLES SQUADRON OCCUPATION: F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot EDUCATION: Tuskegee University, major in mechanical engineering, Race Black one of 250 Black Bomber and fighter Pilots in the military I wonder who held their hand??? ". WY wrote on Jan 24, 2008 8:23 PM:" Are you all consulting over here????? ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SCSU's Lee named to Sheridan All-American team Jan 18, 2008
QB Jacary Atkinson Tuskegee University 6-3 210 Jr. Valley, AL ... OL Larry Peoples Tuskegee University 6-6 325 Sr. Jacksonville, FL ... Jacary Atkinson, Tuskegee University, "SBN Sports Doug WilliamsOffensive Player of the Year". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Morton Mourns Loss Of Owens Jan 10, 2008
A Vicksburg native and retired educator, Owens held a bachelor of science degree from Alcorn State University, a master of science degree from Tuskegee University and an educational specialist degree from Mississippi State University. Owens taught vocational agriculture at Bettye Mae Jack High School in Morton and retired as an agriculture instructor from the Forest-Scott County Vocational Center. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Tilghman Suspended Jan 10, 2008
According to Alabama's Tuskegee University, 3,466 African-Americans were lynched in the United States from 1882-1968. In 2005, The U.S. Senate officially apologized for failing to act on more than 200 anti-lynching bills introduced over the years. (ESPN -- Golf)
SWAC Champs: Jackson State wins big time! Dec 18, 2007
The win gives JSU Head Coach Rick Comegy's Tigers their first conference championship since 1996 and completes a remarkable turnaround in SWAC. JSU fired James Bell and hired Comegy from Tuskegee University two years ago. Bell coached three seasons at JSU during a span in which the Tigers only won 10 games. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Iowa State students celebrate graduation Dec 16, 2007
He noted 1894 graduate George Washington Carver for his agricultural research and work at Tuskegee University, Carrie Chapman Catt for her advocacy toward the women's suffrage movement and former U.S. Vice President Henry Wallace for his work as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and for helping start Hi-Bred Corn, a company that later became the major agricultural company Pioneer Hi-Bred. "I hope these three individuals will inspire you as you chart your future course," Culver said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Prison inmate in 1960s recounts ’guinea pig’ tests Dec 1, 2007
Congressional hearings were under way into allegedly coerced medical experimentation, including Tuskegee University tests that infected black men with syphilis. In the late 1970s, a federal medical research panel took an official stand against virtually all medical tests on inmates except for those found to pose only minimal risk, concluding that prisoners are incontestably subordinates so they cannot give informed consent. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
East Coast Bowl names South coach Nov 20, 2007
The only other HBCU to reach the 500-win plateau is Tuskegee University. Bailey ranks second in black college career football wins and second among Division II career coaching wins. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Acoustic Sensor Being Developed In New Anechoic Chamber Nov 5, 2007
UA s College of Engineering is partnering with Tuskegee University, where researchers received an additional 100,000 grant for their contribution to this research project. Throughout the project, UA and Tuskegee faculty and students will have an opportunity to use the chamber to evaluate prototypes for the acoustic sensor. (Science Daily)
Election 2007 Nov 1, 2007
A graduate of Tuskegee University, he has been employed for the past 25 years as a Laurens County Extension agent. He also serves on the board for the Dublin-Laurens Recreation Authority. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Former IRS agent convicted of failing to pay taxes Oct 31, 2007
He reminded the jury that Jackson attended Tuskegee University and the University of Georgia, raised a family and lived the life of an ordinary American. "You may have never heard of this before," Becraft said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Grambling State enjoys success Oct 18, 2007
Comegy, like Broadway, made the leap from Division II to Division I-AA. Comegy spent 10 seasons at Tuskegee University, compiling a 90-26 record including four SIAC titles and a National Black College Championship in 2000. Ironically, NCCU, where Broadway coached, has recently moved up to Division I. The Eagles are playing an independent schedule, and the team has been winning with the foundation that Broadway provided the school. (ESPN -- College Football News)
In Stamford, universities court area minority students Oct 14, 2007
Participating schools included the U.S. Military and Naval academies, University of Connecticut, Fairfield University and Tuskegee University. At a fair sponsored by the 100 Black Men last October, $1 million in scholarships was offered to high school students. (Stamford Advocate)
Tuskegee, Alabama A&M score USDA grants Oct 13, 2007
"USDA has been working with the 1890 institutions and Tuskegee University for more than a decade to help them reach residents in rural communities with the greatest economic need.". Related Industry News. (Birmingham Business Journal)
Jackson State rebounds Oct 11, 2007
" This is Comegy's second year with the Tigers after coming over from Tuskegee University where he was one of the best Division II coaches in the nation. So, he's still putting his system in place. Now, the Tigers seem to be taking shape on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Jackson State quarterback and running back have been key players for them. Oliver hasn't produced great numbers as the Tigers' signal caller. He has completed 45-of-86 passes for 628 yards with four touchdowns and two... (ESPN -- College Football News)
Hankins honored at AHF recognition Sep 22, 2007
I asked for money for costuming and to take the students on field trips they couldn t otherwise go on -- for instance, to Helen Keller s birthplace and Tuskegee University. We would also like to take the play to other elementary schools in our county, she added. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Tuskegee University Gets Major Grant Sep 21, 2007
A check for $600-thousand dollars made out to Tuskegee University arrived on the Macon County campus on Thursday. The University is one of 14 historically black colleges and university's to share $8-point-4 million dollars to help revitalize neighborhoods around their campuses. (WSJA.com, AL)
Tuskegee Airman has story he loves to tell Sep 19, 2007
News - newsjournalonline. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
'No Presidential Debate On Orangeburg's Presidents' Aug 29, 2007
Continuing to display his educational attributes, Payton took over the presidency of Tuskegee University the home of the famous Tuskegee Airmen. Without a doubt, he has been an icon in the field of education and he continues to exhibit high standards in his leadership. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Great Branch Teacherage recommended for National Register of Historic Places Aug 13, 2007
Booker T. Washington, principal of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now Tuskegee University), in the late 19th and early 20th century spoke to audiences of the importance of self-help for black southerners. Washington preached economic advancement through vocational education, drawing support from black and white Americans who agreed with his ideas of addressing the economic and educational needs of minorities as the best means to meet the long-term goal of equality. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Means kicks off JEHS practice Aug 9, 2007
Prior to becoming a high school coach and teacher, Means played defensive end during his freshman year at Tuskegee University in 1986. In fall of 19987, Means transferred from Tuskegee to the University of Alabama where he received his diploma, though giving up playing football in the process. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Marengo BOE hires coach for JEHS Jul 31, 2007
Hallmark said Means played college football at Tuskegee University, where he was a defensive end, and received his bachelors of arts from the University of Alabama. Hallmark also said Means lives in Eutaw, has been on the Greene County Board of Education for the past eight years and has previous coaching experience as an assistant coach for football and basketball at Greene County High School. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Kids' careers take wing at aviation camp Jul 28, 2007
For his application, he wrote an essay about the Tuskegee Airmen, the pioneer black pilots of World War II who had first stirred his interest in flying when he heard about them while his mother was attending Tuskegee University in Alabama. He follows them into the wild blue yonder in a video game he likes to play called Lethal Skies II. "I've never been shot down," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Teen girl survives abusive home Jul 22, 2007
Now, Regis intends to get a job and stash away some cash while taking courses at Georgia Perimeter College to raise her grade-point average, giving her a shot to attend Spelman, her "dream" school, or another prestigious institution, maybe Tuskegee University. She looks to the day when she can work in veterinary medicine and practice social activism on behalf of abused children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Med school breaks with tradition Jun 17, 2007
She graduated summa cum laude from Tuskegee University in Alabama with a bachelor of science degree in biology. Mary Watson of Gainesville graduated from the University of North Florida. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Alcorn president battles leukemia Jun 6, 2007
The former Michigan State University baseball player worked at two predominantly black colleges, including Tuskegee University in Alabama, before going to CMU.. He won over ASU constituents during as marathon of interviews this spring and promised to keep an open door to his new constituents. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Church-ownership a miracle for mall May 29, 2007
The town was home to what is now Tuskegee University, established by one of Winston's heroes, Booker T. Washington. A former slave, Washington taught that blacks needed to pursue their own economic advancement to achieve civil rights -- a philosophy that influenced Winston. (Chicago Tribune)
To market, to river, to the backwoods we go (5/24) May 25, 2007
He's traveling to Tuskegee University to take part in a symposium on lack Environmental Thought: Land, Power and Sustainability. But it wasn't the environment King was talking about, although it's an integral part of Freedom Creek's rustic lure. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Obituaries for May 24, 2007 May 24, 2007
He graduated from U.S. Jones High School, and received a bachelor s degree in building construction from Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee University) and later received his master s degree from Alabama State University. He was employed at Jackson-Olin High School in Birmingham and Gadsden Area Vocational School. (Demopolis Times, AL)
A nurse makes the decision on who will live May 23, 2007
Whether or not thymic nurse cells have the capacity to "internalize" another cell into itself, and the function of this unique biological phenomenon during T cell development is the focus of studies performed by Dr. Guyden at The City College of New York and his colleagues at Tuskegee University. Thymic nurse cells were discovered in 1980. (EurekAlert!)
AHEC gives visitors a look at life in the Army May 20, 2007
The group's name, Moore explained, came from the Tuskegee University, a black college in Alabama where the men received much of their training. Moore, who was a crew chief, attributed the group's success to Col. Benjamin Davis Jr., who required that the men stick with the bombers. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A testament to lives touched by slain teen May 13, 2007
Canon Jones II, a bright, energetic and thoughtful Berkeley High graduate who was in his first year of college in Alabama, was shot and killed in a street robbery two weeks ago while walking from the Tuskegee University campus to a store. Two 18-year-olds, a man and a woman, have been arrested and charged with murder during a robbery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fishing Overtakes Basketball as the No. 1 Cause of Sports-Related Eye Injuries May 8, 2007
Ralph Squire, a student at Tuskegee University, told the Tribune about the day he will never forget. "I had just bought the lure ... and right off the bat I threw it up in a bush," he remembers of the incident last May. (Fox News -- Views)
Rep. Davis to speak at UM commencement May 4, 2007
Shelby County Reporter. Would you like to have an independent commission to oversee the Department of Transportation. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Former Tuskegee Airman Lived Long Life Of Inspiration May 2, 2007
He felt the only way to deal with injustice is to show people by his example how wrong they are in their thinking," said his wife, Vilma Webber Hill. Hill, who along with other black pilots was honored for distinguished service in World War II, died April 25 of complications from a stroke in January. He was 90. "He worked against adversity, and he never let it get him down," said a friend, John Col;n of University Park. "He was an example to all of his students and to all of the people he met.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Tuskegee Airman led by example May 2, 2007
In 2006, Hill received an honorary doctorate in public service from Tuskegee University for his career as an educator. In March, President Bush invited the Tuskegee Airmen to the Capitol to present them with the Congressional Gold Medal for their patriotic service. (Herald-Tribune)
Fishing is perilous to more than just fish Apr 25, 2007
Tuskegee University student Ralph Squire had forked out five bucks for the fishing lure that very morning. When the crankbait became entangled in a bush while he fished later that day, he wanted it back. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
1899 Coweta lynching sparks dialogue Apr 22, 2007
" The savagery of the lynching garnered worldwide attention, while helping to secure Georgia's place as a lynching capitol. According to archives maintained at Tuskegee University, which kept records of lynchings between 1882 and 1964, Georgia recorded 531 lynchings in that time, second only to Mississippi's 581. There were more than 4,700 people lynched nationwide over that span. 'Jolt' and advancement "The details of this deed of unspeakable barbarism have shocked the civilized world, for it... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Funeral services today for Ala. soldier killed in Iraq blast Apr 20, 2007
Family members said the 13-year Army veteran was a former football standout at Blount High School and also played for Tuskegee University for one year. Brigadier General William Forrester, commander of the Army Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker, and a 15-member Army honor guard also will participate. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Slave Masters of the Mind Apr 15, 2007
I give credit to Booker T. Washington, founder of Tuskegee University, who was born a slave ... I give credit to Booker T. Washington, founder of Tuskegee University, who was born a slave. (Townhall.com)
Trivia: Booker T. Washington Apr 7, 2007
Which aspect of his time in charge of what is now Tuskegee University is false. Washington bought a former plantation for the school's campus. (KHOU.com, TX)
Newest big man on Alcorn campus: George Ross Apr 4, 2007
Since Ross is a Mississippi native, born 40 miles away in Utica, he "can't be bad," and his work experience at two historically black colleges - Clark Atlanta University in Georgia and Tuskegee University in Alabama - is another positive, said John Walls of Vicksburg, a past president of the ASU National Alumni Association. While some were consumed by the presidential visit as board members and Higher Education Commissioner Tom Meredith looked on, it was just another day for most students. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Board names Ross 17th president of Alcorn State University Apr 4, 2007
He has been associated with Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Ala. At Central Michigan, he also has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Ready to go national with a product line Apr 3, 2007
She received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Ala. and a master's degree in business administration from the. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
ASU’s preferred candidate to start interviews Tuesday Apr 2, 2007
He s been at CMU since 2002, and before that worked at Clark Atlanta University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Tuskegee University in Alabama. The proximity to many relatives still living in Utica area would be great, Ross said, but he s interested in Alcorn because he sees opportunity, he said. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Tuskegee Airmen get nation's top civilian honor Mar 30, 2007
Thirteen cadets were sent to Alabama's Tuskegee University, then known as the Tuskegee Institute, to learn to fly. The historic black college was chosen because it had a private airfield and offered aviation courses. (Jackson Clarion Ledger)
Tuskegee Airmen of World War II honored by President Bush Mar 30, 2007
Carter, a former administrator at Tuskegee University in Alabama, was one of the Americans selected to receive the French Legion of Honor from the government of France on June 6, 2004, the 60th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion. "These men in our presence felt a special sense of urgency. They were fighting two wars. One was in Europe and the other took place in the hearts and minds of our citizens," he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tuskegee Airmen Facts Mar 30, 2007
According to Tuskegee University, 15,000 men and women shared the "Tuskegee Experience" from 1942-1946. To Learn More About The Tuskegee Airmen. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Metro briefs Mar 30, 2007
He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in public service by Tuskegee University. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor Congress can give to a civilian; it was first awarded to George Washington in 1776. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Tuskegee Airmen are saluted as heroes at Capitol ceremony Mar 30, 2007
The Army Air Forces began training black pilots at Alabama's Tuskegee University in 1941 under orders of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Army officials were skeptical of the skills of black pilots, largely basing their assumptions on a 1925 military study that concluded that black people lacked the courage and technical aptitude to be counted on in combat. (SunSpot.net)
Tuskegee Airmen to be honored with Congressional Gold Medal Mar 29, 2007
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford and Tuskegee University President Benjamin Payton also will attend today's ceremony in Washington, D-C.. on this topic. (Shoals TimesDaily)
