Campus News

Andre Payne Named Talladega College Athletic Director

Talladega College has named Andre Payne as the new athletic director. Payne has served as the head women’s basketball coach since August 2024 and will continue to coach the team.

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Talladega Named $10,000 TIAA Innovation Award Recipient to Support Success of First-Generation College Students

FirstGen Forward announced in May that Talladega College was awarded the $10,000 TIAA Innovation Award. The grant was awarded to the College in recognition of its innovative efforts to support the success of first-generation college students. Talladega was one of five institutions from across the nation to earn the award.

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Award-Winning Actor S. Epatha Merkerson Surprises Talladega College with $1 Million Donation

To cap off an exciting weekend for Talladega College, the award-winning television, stage, and film actor S. Epatha Merkerson surprised attendees of the 150th Commencement by announcing a generous gift of $1 million on May 4.

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Talladega College Provost Dr. Edward Hill Jr. Granted Tenure

The Talladega College Board of Trustees approved tenure for Dr. Edward L. Hill Jr. during their May 1 meeting. Hill currently serves as the provost and vice president for academic affairs.

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

The Talladega College Board of Trustees announced today that they voted unanimously to name Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. the 22nd president of Talladega College. Todd has served as the president and chief executive officer of Denmark Technical College (DTC) in Denmark, South Carolina since 2020.

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