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Founders' Parade, Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m., for participation information click here

Talladega Celebrates Founders' Week and The Inauguration of Dr. Billy C. Hawkins

Talladega College Receives National Recognition

National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Inducts Talladega Alumna Eunice Walker Johnson

Talladega College Hits Record Enrollment for the First Time in a Decade

 

Enrollment at Talladega College has nearly doubled since the arrival of its new President, Dr. Billy C. Hawkins. During the College’s Opening Convocation Ceremonies on Thursday, September 11^th, Dr. Hawkins announced that the school now has 601 students enrolled. The last time enrollment surpassed the 600 student marked was in 1998, when the College had 616 students on campus. 

“When I arrived with my team in January, I shared my dream of returning Talladega back to preeminence,” Hawkins said. “The return of our students is an indicator that others share that dream.”

President Hawkins also announced that the number of males has more than doubled. During the 2007-2008 academic school year there were less than 100 male students enrolled. With the return of athletics, the College has seen its numbers increase with the enrollment of 254 males. Vice President of Student Affairs Jacqueline Paddio says in addition to sports, the College also invested in developing a strong team of recruiters.

 “The young men and women who took on the task of recruiting students worked tirelessly.” Paddio said. “As they traveled around the country, they understood that our mission was to bring the students back to this great institution.”

 Alumni, community and educational leaders, and parents are praising Dr. Hawkins’ achievements. In the nine months since his arrival, he has amazed and inspired all with his accomplishments. Hawkins says Talladega and what it stands for is the reason that the students are coming home.

“Each student that walks onto this campus is stepping into history, and preparing to be taught by some of the best instructors in the country,” Hawkins said. “We understand that our goal is not only to engage student interest but also our ability to hire faculty and staff who are committed to student satisfaction.”