Talladega College
About the College
Talladega College is a private historically black college in Talladega, Alabama. It is Alabama's oldest private historically black college. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The history of Talladega College began on November 20, 1865, when three former slaves William Savery, Thomas Tarrant, and Ambrose Headen of Talladega, met in convention with a group of new freedmen in Mobile, Alabama.
Talladega is located in an historic district of the city of Talladega, Alabama. Its main campus includes 44 buildings on 50 acres, surrounded by the city and gently rolling woodlands. From STEM programming to humanities, fine arts, business, social sciences, and education curricula, Talladega has degree offerings that prepare students for the global economy and workplace.
Talladega College CoE Scholars
Talladega College HUCOM CoE Scholars: Left to Right, Morgan West, Enasha Phillips, Alexa Chuy, Morgan Swaby, Eliza Croom, Michael Lynch.
About the Faculty Coach
Dr. Andrew Coleman is an assistant professor of biology at Talladega College. Dr. Coleman spends a great deal of time with turtles and his extensive research on these fascinating reptiles is now featured in print and film.
Read more about Dr. Coleman here.