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(Talladega, AL) Talladega College President Dr. Gregory J. Vincent has appointed Dr. Kenyatta N. Shamburger as vice president and chief of staff in the Office of the President. Dr. Shamburger will report directly to President Vincent. In addition, he will serve as liaison to the board of trustees and hold the rank of associate professor. Dr. Shamburger comes to Talladega College from Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he serves as chief of staff in the Office of the Preside…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College Senior Vice President for Student Life and Success Dr. Pernella Rowena Deams has appointed Dr. Gary Edwards as the institution’s vice president and dean of students. Prior to joining Talladega College, Dr. Edwards served as dean of students at Fisk University, where he provided innovative and strategic leadership that supported the institution’s mission and the needs of a diverse student population. During his tenure at Fisk, he was instrumental in enhancing…

(Talladega, AL) The Talladega College community mourns the passing of alumnus and former President Dr. Oscar L. Prater, who died on December 8, 2022. A renowned educator and administrator, Dr. Prater was known for his unwavering commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Highlights of his long and distinguished career include serving as the 6th president of Fort Valley State College from 1990 to 2001 and as the 19th president of Talladega College from 2005 to 2007. He also hel…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College has a history of standing up for what is right and just. Our founding is predicated on the principles of freedom, equity, and inclusion. The Talladega College women’s volleyball team walked out of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Banquet in protest due to what the institution believes to be a lack of action taken around racial abuse. Our student-athletes were recipients of cyber racial abuse. The volleyball team’s decision to walk out of the banq…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College President Dr. Gregory J. Vincent was honored during the institution’s recent One Community Breakfast, which highlighted the enduring value of relationships within communities. “Dr. Vincent is focused on student success. He is committed to his leadership team, faculty and staff, and he is working hard to make sure they have the resources they need to fulfill the mission here at Talladega College,” said Alabama Power Company Vice President of Eastern Market Terr…