Campus News

(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…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends can help the institution win a Retool Your School campus improvement grant from The Home Depot by voting for Talladega daily at www.retoolyourschool.com. The competition, which runs February 15, 2021 to March 15, 2021, helps Historically Black Colleges and Universities win money for campus improvements. Votes may also be cast via social media by adding the hashtag #talladega_rys21 to public Instagram and Twitter p…

(Talladega, AL) Talladega College has named Dr. Kristie L. Kenney as its vice president for institutional advancement. Dr. Kenney will provide leadership and direction through the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of the College’s development programs. Her responsibilities will include leading the advancement team in carrying out the institution’s goals and funding priorities as determined by the College’s mission and vision. She will report to the president. “We are t…