Featured News | Talladega College

Featured News | Talladega College
Featured News
Talladega College to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Distinguished Leaders at 2026 Commencement
Talladega College will recognize two trailblazing women for their extraordinary leadership, service, and impact during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 3. Rica L. Lewis Payton, Chairwoman of the College’s Board of Trustees, and Barbara Bigsby Boyd will each be awarded honorary Doctorate degrees in celebration of their lifelong dedication to excellence and community advancement.
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Baccalaureate Service: Spring 2026
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Talladega College Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Alumnus and Civil Rights Attorney J. Mason Davis
J. Mason Davis Jr., a pioneering attorney whose work helped dismantle segregation in Alabama and whose leadership shaped generations of legal and civic leaders, has passed away at the age of 90. Talladega College joins the nation in honoring the life and legacy of one of its most impactful alumni.
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Talladega College Recognized in U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings for Social Mobility
Talladega College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, earning distinction in the Social Mobility – Regional Colleges (South) category. The rankings were officially published this past fall.
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Talladega College Hosts Faculty and Staff Institute Focused on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Higher Education
This week, Talladega College is hosting its 2026 Faculty and Staff Institute, bringing together faculty and staff from across the institution for shared learning, collaboration, and professional development. The Institute will feature an Artificial Intelligence session supported through a pilot collaboration with Cisco’s Community Enablement team.

The three-day Institute reflects Talladega College’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for a rapidly changing world while supporting faculty a…
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