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Students to graduate from Navy systems engineering program

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011, 3:45pm

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (July 19, 2011) — Tuskegee University and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) will gather July 22 to celebrate the academic completion of 18 students who will receive their Master of Science degrees in systems engineering. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center auditorium.

 

Jim Thomsen, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, will serve as the ceremony’s keynote speaker.

 

NAVSEA’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) formalized a partnership with Tuskegee University in 2009 to create the program. NSWC PCD technical director Delbert “Ace” Summey said the establishment of this program will help to increase the numbers of students graduating as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career professionals.

 

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Lightning likely cause of large Tuskegee Univ. dorm fire

Submitted by John Shryock
Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 5:56pm
Lightning likely cause of large Tuskegee Univ. dorm fire

TUSKEGEE, AL (WSFA) - A fire that started on the campus of Tuskegee University caused serious damage to the large West Commons apartments, a dormitory-style building.

The Little Texas Fire Department and the Tuskegee Fire Department remained on the scene late in the evening to fight flare ups and small fires.

Large oranges flames and thick, black smoke rolled out of the roof of the dorm Thursday afternoon. As the smoke cleared, photos showed the roof nearly gone from much of the building.

Tuskegee University officials said the fire started at Commons C just before 5:00pm and said investigators believe lightning from the day's thunderstorms are the likely cause.

Firefighters from numerous departments including Franklin, VA Hospital, Reeltown, District 3, Cheeha, Little Texas, Shorter, and Tuskegee fought the blaze.

The multi-story brick building is described as a 72-bed, dormitory-style building.

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Casey Anthony trial judge has local roots

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, July 4th, 2011, 6:18pm
Casey Anthony trial judge has local roots

ORLANDO, FL (WSFA) - The Casey Anthony murder trial has ensnared audiences across the country. Many people are waiting with baited breath while the jury deliberates on what, if any role Anthony played in her daughter's untimely death.  Intense scrutiny has been placed on each and every player in the trial - one of whom has local roots - the trial judge himself, Judge Belvin Perry Jr.

Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr. started his path to the courtroom with a degree from a local school - Tuskegee University.

According to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida's website, Judge Perry earned his Bachelor of Science, History Degree from Tuskegee University in 1972 and his Masters of Education Degree, also from Tuskegee, in 1974.

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Miss Tuskegee University to appear in Ebony magazine

Submitted by John Shryock
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 6:55pm
Miss Tuskegee University to appear in Ebony magazine

TUSKEGEE, Ala. - Miss Tuskegee University, Breana Watkins, will be included in the September 2011 HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Queens issue of Ebony magazine, according to the university.

Watkins, along with a number of other campus queens, competed in an online voting competition. Voters were able to view the queens’ respective biographies and videos stating why they should be featured in the issue of Ebony. The top 10 winners were chosen for the publication.

Watkins, the 82nd Miss Tuskegee University, is a junior from Huntsville, Ala., majoring in chemical engineering. She is the daughter of Derwin and Tina Watkins.

Other queens chosen were: Neshaszda Brown, Albany State University; De'Jonique Garrison, Clark Atlanta University; Ashley N.

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State Superintendent of Education set to retire

Submitted by Octavius Combs
Friday, June 10th, 2011, 7:46am
State Superintendent of Education set to retire

Dr. Joseph Morton announced to retire at the end of August this year. Dr. Morton says his inner voice told him it was time to move on. He has served as state superintendent for the last seven and a half years.

Dr. Morton was previously Superintendent of Education of Sylacauga City Schools and of Sumter County Schools. Dr. Morton has a B.S. degree from Auburn University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from The University of Alabama.

He was selected by the Alabama State Board of Education to be the State Superintendent of Education on July 13, 2004. Prior to the appointment as State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Morton served for eight years as Deputy State Superintendent of Education.

 As Deputy and State Superintendent of Education Dr.

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Students at 2-year colleges may be seeing a tution increase for the fall

Submitted by Octavius Combs
Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 7:10am
Students at 2-year colleges may be seeing a tution increase for the fall

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Back in 2009 The Alabama Board of Education voted to increase tuition by 15 percent for students at the state's two-year colleges.

The increase approved by the board Thursday means an increase of about $420 a year for the typical students.

Board members said this is the first tuition increase for two-year college students in five years.

Board members said the increase is necessary because of state budget cuts. Now The state board will meet today to dicuss a possibe tution hike.

This propasal to increase $15 per credit hour..a 2 year college spokesman says the board may choose to adjust the rate.

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Alabama Public School and College Authority Announces Bond Sale and Refinancing

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 19th, 2011, 4:44pm

MONTGOMERY—. The Alabama Public School and College Authority (PSCA) successfully completed the sale of $51.3 million in Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABs) and the refinancing of $28.1 million of PSCA bonds issued in 2001.  Together, the two bond deals are expected to result in savings of over $39 million over the life of the bonds.

 

Proceeds from the QZABs will be used by 16 public school systems for building renovations and other capital needs for 76 individual schools across the State of Alabama.  Because of favorable tax treatment and an interest rate subsidy by the U. S. Treasury, the school systems participating in the program will effectively pay back only 75 cents for every dollar borrowed.  See below for a full listing of all school systems that will benefit from the sale of the bonds.

 

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