Tuskegee University

About the University

Tuskegee University is a national, independent, and state-related institution of higher learning that is located in the State of Alabama. Founded in a one room shanty, near Butler Chapel AME Zion Church, thirty adults represented the first class - Dr. Booker T. Washington the first teacher. The founding date was July 4, 1881, authorized by House Bill 165.The University has distinctive strengths in the sciences, architecture, business, engineering, health, and other professions, all structured on solid foundations in the liberal arts.�

In addition, the University's programs focus on nurturing the development of high-order intellectual and moral qualities among students and stress the connection between education and the highly trained leadership Americans need in general, especially for the work force of the 21st Century and beyond.

Tuskegee University offers 43 bachelor's degree programs, including a five-year accredited professional degree program in architecture, 17 master's degree programs, and five doctoral degree programs, including the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

About the Faculty Coach

Mr. Garland Wise is an alumnus of Tuskegee University where he completed his undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate education. He is currently the pre-health advisor for students interested in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, chiropractic medicine, physician assistant, graduate school, or other health-related areas.

Read more about Mr. Wise here.