DFW Tuskegee University Alumni Club

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY President Dr. Mark Brown in USA Today.

In a letter to Tuskegee University founding principal Booker T. Washington, Dr. Mark A. Brown, the first alumnus in the university’s history to be named president, writes of modern challenges for an HBCU university president.

Educational, employment inequities are costing the US trillions of dollars To Tuskegee University founding principal Booker T. Washington, from the first alumnus to lead the HBCU you envisioned when it opened in 1881.

Embrace the spirit of giving! North Texas Giving Day 2024 is your chance to transform lives. With the surge in DFW area Tuskegee students, the need for scholarships and care packages has grown.

We’ve set a goal of $5,000 and can reach it – with YOUR help! Every donation, whether it's $24 for '24, a care package sponsorship, or any amount your heart desires, impacts a student's future.

Early giving closes Wednesday, Sept. 18, with the main event on Thursday, Sept. 19. Please be a source of support that will resonate for generations!

Donate today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/dfwtac

It’s time to renew your commitment to the legacy of Tuskegee! Your fiscal year dues for 2024-2025 help fund scholarships, support current students, and keep our alumni network strong 💪🏾.

By paying your dues, you’re not just supporting the club—you’re investing in the future of Tuskegee University and ensuring our community thrives 🌟.

👉🏾 Why pay?

Support scholarships for future leaders 📚
Help fund events and programming for local alumni 🎉
Strengthen the Tuskegee community in the DFW area 💼
Ready to make an impact? Click the link in our bio to pay your dues today! 🐯

What an incredible time we had yesterday at the Tuskegee Tailgate for the Grambling vs Tuskegee game! 🎉 With over 80 alumni, family, and friends in attendance, it truly felt like a reunion of our Golden Tiger family. 💛❤️ The energy, the joy, and the spirit of being together to support our Golden Tigers and the Marching Crimson Pipers made this day unforgettable!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and showed up in full force. Your presence made it special, and we appreciate the love and commitment to our team. Also, a big shoutout to Grambling for their hospitality while we were in town. 🖤💛

Wishing everyone safe travels as you return home, and let’s keep that Tuskegee spirit alive until the next time we gather! ❤️💛🐯

This year, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Dallas - Fort Worth Tuskegee Alumni Club is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas' North Texas Giving Day, an online giving extravaganza for the North Texas region. This year we have a goal of $5,000 to support our 2024 Book Scholarships and Semester Care Packages and your gift helps make this possible!

From September 1 to 18, you can make your gift early through Early Giving. The North Texas Giving Day platform makes it simple and easy to give! You can make your gift online at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/dfwtac.

After you make your gift, encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to be a Giving Hero like you! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtag to join the excitement online!

Our 2024 Goal is $5,000 and donations will directly fund:

2024 Book Scholarships
- We are awarding a total of six (three per semester) - $500 Book scholarships for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

2024 Semester Care Packages
- Each semester we send care packages filled with snacks and quick meals to students as they begin preparing for semester final exams.

Application fees are still being waived for a few more days ! Apply now for Fall 2025!

https://apply.tuskegee.edu/apply/

Dr. Brown is putting action behind his words; we love seeing it!

"Because of this inconvenience, as a measure of good faith, registered students assigned to Olivia Davidson Hall and Adams Hall will be given a one-time construction delay allowance of $2,000 next month."

Tuskegee University Adjusts Housing Plans Because of Dorm Construction Delays | Tuskegee University Tuskegee University has adjusted housing plans because contractors could not complete renovations to two residence halls, Olivia Davidson Hall and Lewis Adams Hall.

Dear Alumni, Friends and Supporters,

As President of Tuskegee University and a proud alumnus of the Class of 1986, I write to you today with a heartfelt appeal that deeply resonates with my journey and experiences at our beloved institution. Our university has always stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity. Our mission is to ensure that every Tuskegee student receives the quality education they deserve—culminating in a diploma and a path to a successful career.

Today, we face a pressing challenge. An SOS alert has been issued to every alum, friend, corporate partner, and supporter of Tuskegee. We need your help to ensure that 515 students on the verge of facing academic disruption due to outstanding balances can continue their educational journey uninterrupted.
Times are tough, and many of our students struggle to manage their financial responsibilities amidst unprecedented challenges. Each one of these students has demonstrated remarkable resilience and potential, but they now stand at a crossroads. Their dreams of graduating and becoming productive citizens could be jeopardized without our collective support.

I invite you to join us in making a tangible difference. Your contribution will directly support these 515 students, clearing their accounts and empowering them to stay enrolled, excel in their studies, and ultimately, graduate with pride. Your generosity will keep their academic aspirations alive and fortify the promise of a brighter future for them and their communities.

Please click the "Donate Now" button and respond to our urgent call to action. Your support can change lives and sustain the tradition of excellence that Tuskegee University is known for.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication and for standing with us during this crucial time. Together, we can ensure that every Tuskegee student has the opportunity to achieve their dreams. This is the Tuskegee Way!

With sincere gratitude,
Dr. Mark Brown
President and CEO

Donate now: https://alumni.tuskegee.edu/g/sos-saving-our-students?bbeml=tp-WLs6-4gk4kufZH4t70XA3w.jVNhT3z3N60Cf8JXNPPmKxg.rfkjDOAtJpkCSGDSdGb-Fdg.lZ50bJrOI1EuzvYdCEkCGnA

We heard some of you were late to the party hearing about the Tuskegee Tailgate for the GSU game! So we have reopened TAILGATE ONLY ticket sales.

We are no longer offering the Tailgate and Game package, you will have to purchase game tickets directly at gsutigers.com.

Tailgate tickets will be on sale until FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 @ 12PM!

Get yours at https://form.jotform.com/DFWTAC/gsu-vs-tu-tailgate

Earlier this week, Dr. Courtney Griffin, Director of Admissions and Recruitment and Senior Class President Shardae´Day, were featured on WSFA’s Alabama to talk all things Tuskegee University and how the Golden Tigers are thriving! Check out the full interview at: https://www.wsfa.com/video/2024/08/14/golden-tigers-are-thriving-tuskegee-university/

Today the DFW Tuskegee Alumni had the pleasure of assisting the MDC-The Metropolitan Dream Center,Inc. with their annual school supply giveaway ! It was wonderful serving the community with this organization!

Have you gotten your tickets yet for the TU Tailgate Experience?!
Today is the last day to get your Tailgate + Game or Tailgate Only ticket!

Ticket sales end tonight!

Order tickets; https://form.jotform.com/DFWTAC/gsu-vs-tu-tailgate

Dr. Brown Helps Students on Move-In Day. Check out the full story and photo gallery at: https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/dr-brown-helps-students-on-move-in-day-at-tuskegee ❤️💛

To our new and returning Tuskegee University students, the Dallas-Fort Worth Tuskegee Alumni Club wishes you an incredible and successful academic year ahead.

Embrace every opportunity, challenge yourself, and remember that you have a community of alumni rooting for you every step of the way.

Here's to making this year the best one yet—Go Golden Tigers!

Stay in the know this August! 📅 Don't miss our August general body meeting, event calendar updates, and new scholarship opportunities. Click the link to explore more: www.dfwtac.org

http://dfwtac.org

Student Investment Program (SIP)
Overview: SIP is funded by Prudential Financial. The SIP program provides $1,000 up to 500 full-time students after completing a 90-minute financial literacy course. The funds are meant for investment in predefined portfolios and promote financial wellness.

Who It’s For: Students interested in financial markets, investing, and wealth-building.

Who Are The Contributors? This benefit is made possible due to the generous philanthropy of Prudential Financial and Stackwell.

Learn more: https://studentfreedom.wpenginepowered.com/student-investment-program/

📣 Exciting News! Applications for Tuskegee NEXT Summer 2025 Programs are NOW OPEN! ✈️

Join our 8-week residential Summer Aviation Program where you can earn your private pilot and drone licenses, or continue your aviation training with our Fellowship Program, which includes a 1-week externship with Johnson & Johnson.

Both programs are free for participants thanks to generous donations! 🙌✨

New for 2025:
✈️Age limit increased to 21 for the Summer Aviation Program
✈️Applicants who have passed their FAA written exam will automatically receive an interview

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to soar into your aviation career! Apply now! 🌟



Summer Aviation Program: https://www.tuskegeenext.org/tuskegee-next-apply
Fellowship Program: https://www.tuskegeenext.org/fellowship-program

🎬✨ Hey DFW Skegee fam! We've got two great events coming your way that you don't wanna miss!

First up, it's Skegee Saturday on August 17,2024 at Rooftop Cinema Club Downtown Fort Worth. We're celebrating Black cinema with a late-night screening of the 90s classic "Love Jones" at 10pm. Bring your boo or your crew and vibe under the stars! 🌃💕

Then, get ready to turn up on Saturday, September 7, 2024, for the Grambling vs Tuskegee Tailgate Experience at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling State University. This ain't your average tailgate - we're bringing that TU energy to GSU! 🏈🔥

Tickets for both events are on sale now, but don't sleep on it! Tailgate Experience ticket sales end August 17, so grab 'em while they're hot! All Tuskegee alumni attending the game are invited to purchase Tailgate Experience tickets.

Don't be the one scrolling through your timeline wishing you were there. Get your tickets, we want to see you there! 📸🎉

Visit https://linktr.ee/dfwtuskegeealumni for tickets to both events.

Join the Tuskegee University Office of Admissions for its in-person Fall Open House for prospective students and parents on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

We invite you to come become a part of the Tuskegee experience as you meet with academic deans, department heads; and student group leaders, while receiving pertinent information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid. The registration fee covers lunch, ticket, and swag bag.

To register, visit https://www.tuskegee.edu/admissions/open-house

In 2023, Southern Living named Tuskegee University as one of Alabama’s most beautiful college campuses in the South. “Each beautiful building is steeped in rich history, adding to their appeal, and the rural locale promises sweeping greenery,” the article said.

Alabama’s 5 most beautiful HBCU campuses HBCUs are a huge cultural cornerstone in the state, where people from all over the country begin their collegiate careers. The scenic campuses are just one reason why.

Rising Seniors….. The time has come to seek greatness. The application for Fall 2025 new and transfer students is set to open on August 1st. The $25 application fee is waived until September 3rd. So apply now- complete the process and get ready to take flight …. your journey to greatness starts now!
Repost from TU Office of Admissions

Six Tuskegee University students are enjoying the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in person thanks to internships through a partnership with Fund II Foundation and internXL.

Amare Hardee, a senior Accounting major; Makyla Johnson, a senior Sales and Marketing major; Cameron Bell, a junior Computer Science major; Joi Axem, a junior Biology major; Daryl Cossey, a junior Mechanical Engineering major; and Logan Ware, a sophomore Computer Science major are experiencing the magic of the City of Lights while the world is watching the Summer Games as interns through the special partnership. Read more at: https://buff.ly/3YqPGWR