ASU was founded on July 18, 1867, in Marion, Ala., with $500 raised by nine freed slaves. Today, ASU, located in Montgomery, Ala, is a world-class institution.
Join Alabama State University for a very special occasion as Alabama Governor Kay Ivey names TODAY (May 11) "ASU Mighty Marching Hornets Band Day." The proclamation presentation ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the ASU's Tullibody Music Hall.
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Hornet Nation! ASU's Mighty Marching Hornets Band has been selected to perform the Halftime show at the HBCU Legacy Bowl on Saturday, February 25, in New Orleans. The performance will be broadcast on the NFL Network at 3 p.m. CST.
#GoHornets
!
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College Hill Celebrity Edition premieres TONIGHT on BET+. Tune in as 8 celebrities discover who they truly are as an ASU Hornet. If you miss tonight's episode, check it out on Thursday, May 11.
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ASU's Board of Trustees recently approved a new bachelor's degree program for Mechanical Engineering. The plan is for the degree to be offered in the Fall of 2024, pending approval.
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ASU is the first in the nation to add a new cutting- edge layer of protection to detect potential symptoms of COVID-19 -- Thermal Temperature and Vital Signs Assessment Stations, Vital Signs and Social Distancing Awareness tech.
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teamed up with
@RockTheBells
@Ford
and
@2Chainz
for an epic celebration. 2 Chainz and our own Dr. James Oliver walked the campus and surprised ASU students with a special performance with our own Marching Hornets! Episode 3 is LIVE NOW!
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ASU hosted the grand opening of its inaugural "Gaming and E-Sports Laboratory and Recreational Center." The gaming equipment was donated by The BCGA; and also from winnings received from the 2022 Retool Your School School Contest.
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Alabama State University is excited to announce that Brea Williams is the 2020 recipient of the George Andrews Student of the Year Award. Brea has been an outstanding scholar, having maintained a 3.79 G.P.A., throughout her academic journey at ASU.
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The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Founder Taraji P. Henson are partnering with kate spade new york to provide more accessible mental health resources for women at HBCUs and will launch their FIRST ‘She Care Wellness Pod’ at
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Alabama State University is saddened by the loss of civil rights activist and ASU alumna, Jean Graetz (2015), who died Dec. 16, 2020 at the age of 90. Read more:
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ASU President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. said he has requested a review of the names on campus buildings for consideration of removal based on connections to or leadership of racist organizations, policies or political activity.
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! ASU's student newspaper, The Hornet Tribune
@hornetribune
, and several of the publication’s student-journalists recently earned “Best of the South” awards. Read more:
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Today in
#WomensHistoryMonth
, ASU celebrates Dr. Tanjula Petty, Assistant Provost of Student Success and Special Initiatives at ASU. Petty is an experienced administrator who leads policy development and inspires change. ASUWomensHistory
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY O' MOTHER DEAR! On July 18, 1867, nine freed slaves, known as The Marion Nine, raised $500 and filed incorporation papers to establish the Lincoln Normal School, later renamed Alabama State University.
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Alabama State University's Athletic Director, Dr. Jason Cable extends greetings to Montgomery Public Schools teachers at their "Back-to-School" convocation today at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Photo by David Campbell/ASU.
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#RosaParksDay
On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks’ arrest after refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Join
#myASU
as we celebrate and honor the legacy of
#RosaParks
.
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ASU presented it's freshmen students with spirit boxes on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The boxes, designed by Janique Ketton of Collegiate Powerhouse, contain notebooks, t-shirts and other ASU branded items.
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Photos by David Campbell/ASU.
Congratulations!! Alabama State University alumna Keisha Howard was recently appointed the 2020-21 principal for Bellingraph Middle School in Montgomery, Alabama.
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One of Alabama State University’s most famous former students will return on Monday, October 12, for a free concert for ASU students. Read more:
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THE WAIT IS OVER! ITS LABOR DAY CLASSIC WEEK! ASU has a weekend of exciting events planned. Miles College you are officially on the clock! .
You don't want to miss out on all the exciting activities and events.
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! Fresh off a historic track and field season, ASU Coach Richie Beene spoke to MacMillian IB Academy's Summer Enrichment Program about the importance of teamwork, working together and helping friends. Photos by Rosalyn Brown, Coordinator.
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! The ASU Stadium opened on Thanksgiving in 2012. This year marks its 10-year anniversary. FUN FACT
#1
: Did you know? Approximately 1 million screws, nails and fasteners were used to build The ASU Stadium?
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ASU alumna Shani Crayton (2008) has returned to her alma mater as the new director of Brand and Marketing. Crayton is an Emmy award-winner, with more than 15 years of experience in television broadcasting and marketing. Read more:
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CONGRATS to Alabama State University alumna Cheryl McWhorter Featherstone. Last night she received the PRESIDENTIAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE signed by President Joe Biden.
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We are still celebrating our BIG WIN! It was tough and competitive, but ASU came out on top at the HBCU Battle of the Brains competition and brought home $50,000 as first-place winners. Read more:
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A nationwide social media platform-based docuseries starring Alabama State University's renowned Honey Beez' plus-sized dance team will debut April 25, on Snapchat.
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The TMCF to honor ASU President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr.; NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal; and Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of TIAA at its 36th Anniversary Leaders and Legends Awards Gala. Read more:
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Miss Alabama State University, Kendra Angion, had the great opportunity to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris at the 57th annual celebration of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, Angion’s hometown.
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ASU's Miss Freshman Justice Murphy is inviting Hornet Nation to the QEP Virtual Kick Off Thursday September 10 at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live www.facebook/asu event.
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Ivry Hall is making Chicago Proud. He is headed to Alabama State University and has overcome a number of challenges in his life to get this point.
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“I’m happy that she put marching bands on a bigger stage, because we deserve that,” said James Oliver, band director of the Mighty Marching Hornets at Alabama State University.
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The Alabama State University Mighty Marching...
ASU has been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the United States Department of Commerce for a new University initiative called “Broadening Access through Community, Connectivity, and Education” (BRACCE). Read more:
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ASU Alumnus Donald Crawford, a jazz musician who owned a charter bus company that served black Birmingham residents during segregation, is being memorialized today for his long career as a musician, businessman and educator. Crawford died on Sunday,...
Alabama State University President, Dr. Quinton Ross Jr., penned a letter on Monday, April 16, to recording artist Beyonce' Knowles inviting her to the University's Labor Day classic.
The invitation comes after her...
Eleven undergraduate students from across the country pursuing a degrees in STEM traveled to ASU to participate in the NSF-REU 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Training program. Read more:
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Former
#Seahawks
QB Tarvaris Jackson died last night in a car accident in Alabama, a spokesperson for his employer Tennessee State tells me. Jackson, 36, was TSU’s QB coach. Along with Seattle, he also played for the
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and
#Bills
.
The
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CLASS OF 2020 will be honored on May 16, by President
#BarackObama
Obama and many others, as part of the
#ShowMeYourWalk
virtual commencement celebration presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co. For more information, visit
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Alabama State University alumna Christina Karis (‘06) is set to star as Kari Bennett tonight in AMC’s “The Walking Dead: World Beyond.” Read more:
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Renovations is currently underway at ASU's Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall. Students returning for the Fall semester will see new furniture and upgrades. Photo by David Campbell/ASU.
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