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Presidential Scholars honored April 24

On Wednesday, April 24, at 2:00 p.m,, Talladega College will present the new scholars of the Presidential Honor Society on the campus in the Sumner Hall Board Conference Room. The President and the scholars will appear in their matching new blazers.

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins will also provide details about this Honor Society and the scholarship opportunities he’s creating with the 6th Annual President’s Scholarship Concert and more.
 

Your guide to Alabama, Auburn 2013 A-day games

Your guide to Alabama, Auburn 2013 A-day games

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- The Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers are each holding their A-Day games this Saturday, April 20.

Alabama's A-Day game kicks off at 2 p.m. and Auburn's starts at 1:05 p.m. This year, Auburn's celebration also includes a block party in honor of Toomer's Oaks and a final rolling of the trees before they are removed April 23.

The University of Alabama has released a list of prohibited items and says in a press release that the rules will be strictly enforced.

"As a result of the tragic events in Boston this week, we are being even more proactive about the safety and security of our fans, which is one our our highest priorities," Deborah Lane, Associate Vice President for University Relations, said.

The prohibited items are:

-Any purse or bag bigger than an 8.5" by 11" piece of paper

Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students

Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students

By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) -- Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate, new research finds.

"Students who participate in the school lunch program tend to be more obese in general, not because of the program itself but because they usually come from lower-income households where obesity is more of a problem," explained study author Daniel Taber, a research scientist with the Health Policy Center of the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Ala. House votes to give teachers 2 percent raise

Ala. House votes to give teachers 2 percent raise
MONTGOMERY, AL (AP) -The Alabama House has voted to give public school teachers a 2 percent pay raise, less than the 5 percent raise supported by Democratic lawmakers.

The vote came Wednesday night as the House was debating bills related to the proposed $5.7 million education budget.     

House members voted 62-37 against a proposed amendment by Democratic Rep. Richard Lindsey of Centre to increase the raise from 2 to 5 percent.     

Education budget committee chairman Republican Rep. Jay Love of Montgomery says the state couldn't afford a 5 percent raise, partly because of money borrowed last year from the education budget and given to the General Fund.     

Law & Order actor to speack at TC Commencement

Law & Order actor to speack at TC Commencement

Talladega, Alabama—In November, 1867 Swayne School was opened with 140 pupils. Two years later in 1869, the Talladega County Probate Judge lawfully issued a charter for Swayne School to exist as Talladega College. Still, 145 years later, the commitment to education and academic excellence continues.

On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, Talladega College will confer bachelor’s degrees upon its 138th graduating class. The speaker set for that event is television star, actor, comedian and writer, Anthony Anderson. Anderson plays as Detective Kevin Bernard on NBC’s hit series, “Law & Order.” Anderson has appeared in over 20 films. He has had roles alongside actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Jack Black, Steve Martin and many more.

A New York State of Mind for Talladega College Convocation

A New York State of Mind for Talladega College Convocation

Talladega, Alabama—Talladega College will host its annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, April 11th on the campus. The featured speaker of the event will be Dr. Debra M. Szybinski from NYU.

The event this year will honor nearly 500 students for their academic achievements during the spring semester of 2013.  Family, friends and visitors will be in attendance as the college celebrates these scholars and listens to Dr. Szybinski’s address.

Dr. Szybinski is the executive director of the Faculty Resource Network at New York University, which is a national partnership that comprises over 50 colleges and universities in the nation that’s devoted to faculty development. Talladega College is a member of the NYU Faculty Resource Network.