Famous People Who Attended Tuskegee University

Famous People Who Attended Tuskegee University

Rich Fury Every HBCU has a rich history when it comes to its origin story, but there’s something purely unique and wildly extraordinary about the rise of Tuskegee University as founded by astounding educator and civil rights pioneer, Booker T. Washington. Although the university celebrated its 107th Founder’s Day back in March — the inaugural ceremony occurred in 1917 — TU was in fact founded as an institution 144 years ago today (July 4) on Ind…

Tuskegee celebrates its 144th anniversary

Tuskegee University, founded on July 4, 1881, commemorates its 144th anniversary today. The institution began as the Tuskegee Normal School for Colored Teachers, established through a collaboration between Lewis Adams, a formerly enslaved Black leader, and former Confederate Colonel W.F. Foster. Booker T. Washington, recommended by Hampton Institute’s Samuel C. Armstrong, became the founding principal, initiating classes in a modest church setti…

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Rich Fury Every HBCU has a rich history when it comes to its origin story, but there’s something purely unique and wildly extraordinary about the rise of Tuskegee University as founded by astounding educator and civil rights pioneer, Booker T. Washington. Although the university celebrated its 107th Founder’s Day back in March — the inaugural ceremony occurred in 1917 — TU was in fact founded as an institution 144 years ago today (July 4) on Ind…