Campus News

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College’s Virtual Opening/Black History Month Convocation speaker will be William L. Cody, M.D. Dr. Cody’s presentation, COVID-19 Origin and Current Management, can be viewed on Zoom on February 9, 2021, at 11 a.m. CST. Dr. William L. Cody received his medical degree from the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Following his residency…

(Talladega, AL) While Henry “Hank” Aaron will be remembered for his extraordinary baseball skills, Talladega College President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins noted that Aaron’s contributions to higher education were also legendary. “Hank Aaron was not only a sports legend, but a devoted philanthropist and an advocate for higher education. His generosity made it possible for thousands of students to enroll in college and graduate. Here at Talladega College, he and his wife, Billye, established a $500,00…

(TALLADEGA, AL) Miss Talladega College 2020-2021 Patria Gatson is the newly elected Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame 2020-2021. Although her royal duties have doubled now that she has two crowns, Patria juggles her responsibilities with grace and ease. The dynamic biology pre-med major, who is a member of Talladega College’s prestigious Presidential Honor Society and numerous campus clubs, has held a plethora of leadership positions on and off campus. Miss Junior and Miss…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College is receiving a $150,000 grant from Alabama Power and its parent, Southern Company, to support technology and infrastructure needs. The gift is part of Southern Company and its subsidiaries’ $50 million HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Initiative, a multiyear funding strategy announced in January 2020 that provides HBCU students with scholarships, internships, leadership development and access to technology and innovation to support career rea…