Campus News

Talladega College will recognize two trailblazing women for their extraordinary leadership, service, and impact during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 3. Rica L. Lewis Payton, Chairwoman of the College’s Board of Trustees, and Barbara Bigsby Boyd will each be awarded honorary Doctorate degrees in celebration of their lifelong dedication to excellence and community advancement.

TALLADEGA, AL — Talladega College is proud to announce that Caroline A. Wanga will serve as the keynote speaker for its upcoming commencement exercises, bringing a dynamic voice of leadership, authenticity, and purpose to the Class of 2026.

A new partnership between Gadsden State Community College and Talladega College is creating additional opportunities for students to continue their education beyond an associate degree.

J. Mason Davis Jr., a pioneering attorney whose work helped dismantle segregation in Alabama and whose leadership shaped generations of legal and civic leaders, has passed away at the age of 90. Talladega College joins the nation in honoring the life and legacy of one of its most impactful alumni.