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(Talladega, AL) Talladega College recently named Anniston, Alabama native Shajuana L. Dennard its new Chief/Director of Campus Police.

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College has been ranked #2 among the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Alabama by Plexuss Global Rankings, which also ranked Talladega #3 in the Best Historically Black College or University in Alabama category. Plexuss rankings and methodology incorporate extensive input from students, education partners, data scientists, employers, parents, and high school counselors.

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins will introduce U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the UNCF's 77th Virtual National "A Mind is..." Gala on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 7 p.m. This is the first time ever that a Talladega College president has been selected to introduce a vice president of the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris will receive UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson award for her outstanding contributions to HBCUs and inspiration to HBCU students…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College graduate Dr. Alvin Smith, manager of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA JPL) Planetary Protection Center of Excellence and Backward Planetary Protection Lead for Mars Sample Return, credits Talladega for providing the foundation that helped him excel in science. "Talladega College really shaped my first understanding of the scientist, individually and collectively, that I wanted to become. The sense of family and community fostered a sense of belonging you…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College has been named to the PR News 2021 Education A-List Top 35 institutions for advancing careers in public relations and communication. Mass Media Studies Chair Dr. Luis Almeida believes Talladega’s teaching methods, in which students learn by engaging in real-world projects, helped land the college on the prestigious list. Other institutions listed among the top 35 include Columbia University, Georgetown University, John Hopkins University, and Northwestern Univ…