A Moment in History
The Amistad Murals consists of three panels: The Revolt, The Court Scene, and Back to Africa. They are housed in Savery Library and are known as one of artist Hale Aspacio Woodruff’s best known works.
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Academic AffairsTalladega College, with the assistanceof the American Missionary Association, was founded in 1867 by the descendants of the slaves who helped build what was to become its first building, Swayne Hall—now a national historic site. It was chartered as a college in 1869 by the state of Alabama. Our diversity is reflected in generations of students who have passed through our halls and realized that one's education doesn't end with a bachelor's degree. Eighty percent of our graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, we offer each student specialized attention that facilitates learning, fosters leadership skills, and cultivates individual talents Office of Academic Affairs Debra Simmons, Administrative Assistant Click to view the Academic Calendar |
Talladega College continues to attract the top five percent of students nationwide, i.e. those who have applied themselves in high school and maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
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The history of Talladega College began on November 20, 1865, when two former slaves William Savery and Thomas Tarrant, both of Talladega, met in convention with a group of new freedmen in Mobile, Alabama.