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Tougaloo Alumni Bulletin
Volume XII
Fall/Winter 2014
No. 14
Saluting Our 2014
Hall of Fame Inductees!
Religion
Reverend Maxine Bolden
Medicine
Dr. Malcolm Taylor
Business
Louis Gilbert
2014 Founders’
Week
October 13-19, 2014
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See Hall of Fame
Article on Page 7
Education
Beverly Miller
See Schedule on
Page 5
Business
David Turner, Jr.
September 2014
Dear Fellow Alumni:
The excitement of a new academic year inspires us. It is always refreshing to welcome our new
and returning students and witness the dynamic energy that flows across the campus landscape.
We are looking forward to a very productive year.
We are pleased to report an increase in enrollment over fall 2013. We are again over 900
students. While we are not where we were in fall 2012, the upward trajectory is progress. The
Enrollment Services team did a tremendous job in bringing in new students and guiding our
returning students back to the Eagle’s nest. We appreciate the strong support of alumni across the
nation. Much of our success is due to your active engagement. We have already begun
recruitment for spring and fall 2015. The implementation of the Master of Arts in Teaching
should also help to increase our enrollment numbers, along with opportunities for weekend study
and online degree completion programs which are expected to be fully launched by the summer
of 2015.
Our theme for this year is Tougaloo College... Leading the Change. In keeping with our strong
legacy of empowering our students to effect change, this is an opportune time to more
intentionally engage our students, alumni, and friends in advancing our legacy to lead the
change.
As we become more immersed in today’s globalized economy, Tougaloo is leading the change to
broaden educational opportunities for our students. I recently returned from China to formalize
the HBCU-Chinese Collaboration, establishing partnerships between HBCUs and Chinese
universities. Tougaloo is one of eight HBCUs to comprise the inaugural group for this historic
collaboration. This is an amazing opportunity for our young people to become more familiar
with the history, culture, and language of China. We want to provide our students with the
broadest exposure as we prepare them for global leadership and service.
In this age of greater accountability and questions about college cost and value, we are leading
the change to demonstrate how to be effective, efficient, and net excellent student outcomes. We
were recently selected by University Research and Review, LLC as a “Best Value College”. The
Center for Higher Education Reform issued a recent report on the President’s Rating Scale: How
American Colleges Might Fare. Tougaloo College is among 19 exemplary institutions, identified
from a field of 1,700 U.S. institutions, using the metrics of access, affordability, and success. The
Educate to Career (ETC) College Rankings Index recently ranked Tougaloo College #23 out of
1222 U.S. institutions included in the rankings for best economic value. This new ranking system
shows the economic value added with a degree, based on the socio-economic status of students at
the time of college entrance, and cost of college and earning outcomes of the students when they
enter the labor market. In reading the methodology and reviewing the data section for the ETC,
an important statement was clearly noted - Ivy League and other top tier institutions are more
adept at selecting winners (those with high SAT/ACT scores) than they are at “creating
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winners”. But, this is indeed what Tougaloo College does! We create winners and have
historically done so. Our students might not come to us with the highest test scores, but they are
transformed into winners while they are here and leave here with that mindset. These newest
rankings amplify the Tougaloo story we all know. Whatever period in its history, Tougaloo has
been distinguished as an institution with academic, social, and economic value. A Tougaloo
education is any student’s passport to success. Please help us tell our story.
Our business is the creation of the future. We are leading the change to provide access and
success to students who will comprise the workforce of the future, but are often denied
opportunity for a myriad of reasons. Their lives are transformed in our supportive and engaging
learning environment. One of our high achieving students, Alex Ortiz, the son of undocumented
immigrants, comes to my mind. When Alex came to us in the fall 2011, he was ineligible for
federal loans due to his status. We accepted him, based on his high school academic record and
test scores. He has continued to be an outstanding Tougaloo student, maintaining a 3.83 grade
point average and will graduate in May 2015. He has spent a semester exchange at Brown
University and completed a summer internship with Congressman Bennie G. Thompson in the
Washington, D.C. office. Alex represents hundreds of other Tougaloo students who are excelling
and empowered to change the world.
In a constantly evolving world, we must prepare our students to navigate the changes, exposing
them to leading edge, learning opportunities – equipping them to build a better, more inclusive
world for all humankind. This is the driving force for our commitment to lead the change.
As alumni, who know the benefits of a Tougaloo education, we want you to join us in leading the
change. To maintain our competitive edge, we need you – our permanent stakeholders to support
this special place. I am asking you to give, every year in any amount and ask at least five other
alumni to do likewise. You can invest in a student’s education with scholarship support. You can
etch your name in history with the purchase of a paver in the Woodworth Chapel Memorial
Plaza. You can place your name on a classroom in the Bennie G. Thompson Academic and Civil
Rights Research Center. You can make a gift to the 1869 Fund simply to support the
transformative work that is underway and be a legacy keeper. Our progressive work is only made
possible by the generosity of alumni and friends, like yourself. Help us to preserve our historic
significance and advance our contemporary relevance by supporting the transformational work
that is underway at our Tougaloo College. You can make a donation at
donate.tougaloo.edu/donation. And, do join us for as many of our upcoming events as you can.
We always enjoy seeing you. Together, we can Lead the Change.
Sincerely,
Beverly W. Hogan
President
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From the Desk of the TCNAA National President
Greetings, Fellow Tougaloo College Alums,
It is such a joy and a privilege to greet you at the beginning of a new TCNAA Year. On behalf
of the TCNAA we want to thank those members of the Executive Committee, Committee Chairs,
and other alums who worked so hard during the past year to move the TCNAA to a new plateau.
WE DID IT FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR!!! WE CROSSED THE $1,000,000
ANNUAL ALUMNI GIVING LINE!!!
During the past year, we raised $1,015,934.78!!!! Thank you.
Our Alumni Giving goal for 2014 - 2015 is $1,200,000. We need the support of each Tougaloo
Alum and Friend.
Hall of Fame Nominees. We want to thank Addie Hudson and Alisha Brinson for heading the
Hall of Fame Committee. Addie Hudson, Alisha Brinson and the 2014 Hall of Fame Committee
have left no stones unturned to make sure that this Hall of Fame Program will be one of the best.
The TCNAA Executive Committee salutes our honorees:
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Dr. Malcolm Taylor
Beverly Miller
David Turner, Jr.
Louis Gilbert
 Pastor Maxine Bolden
Medicine
Education
Business
Business
Religion
Each of you is most deserving and has brought honor to our dear Eagle Queen. We invite all
alums to attend the 2014 TCNAA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, October 17,
2014 at the Jackson Hilton. You will find additional information in this TAB and visit our
TCNAA website.
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Celebrate Your Class Reunion in 2015!
Call, e-mail, text, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Face Time your roommate, teammate, fraternity
brother, sorority sister, or classmate today and make a plan to re-connect. If you are a member of the
class of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 or
2014, then Friday – Sunday, May 1-3, 2015 is your special time to celebrate! As always, all other
classes are invited to celebrate with the classes of 0s and 5s.
Join together for great
food, music, fellowship and fun!
To learn more and get involved in your class activities, contact your class agent(s):
2014-2015 Class Agents
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Dr. H.T. Drake
Dr & Mrs. Edgar & Inez Smith
Mrs. Ann Marie Shepherd
Mrs. Annie Archie
Mrs. Annie Calhoun
Mr. Frank Matthews
Mrs. Mary Hall Winters
Mr. Stanley Weakley
Dr. Gwendolyn Prater
Rev. Archie Smith
Mr. Lucas Watson
Dr. Dianna Burke Grant
Dr. Brenda Carter Taylor
Mrs. Adrian Dorsey Kidd
Mr. Louis Gilbert
Dr. Percy Anderson
Ms. Jacqueline D. Slater
Mrs. Demetria Howard-White
Dr. Sandra Carr-Hayes
Mr. Kendric Lucas
Mrs. Adrienne Walls
Mr. Hosea James
Mr. Carlos D. Smith
Dr. Kedra L. James
Mrs. Brittney Robinson Mosley
Mrs. Teresa Fulgham McCarty
Mr. Ro’chelle Williams
Rev. Cassius Rudolph
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** All Tougaloo alumni and former students are invited to return and celebrate this special place where
history still meets the future and where students remain committed to excellence in scholarship and service.
For information on Commencement weekend activities or other opportunities to support the College, contact
Doris Griffith Bridgeman, Director of Alumni Relations - 601.977.7836 or e-mail [email protected].
LEAD THE CHANGE: Give – Everyone, Every Year, Any Amount
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Mark Your Calendars
2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Tougaloo College National Alumni Association, Inc. proudly presents the 2014 Alumni
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jackson
Hilton, located at 1001 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, MS. Five distinguished alums will be
honored for outstanding accomplishments in their respective careers. This year’s honorees are:
Louis Gilbert (Business) of Sugarland, TX; David Turner (Business) of Henderson, NV; Beverly
Miller (Education) of Houston, TX; Dr. Malcolm P. Taylor (Medicine) of Madison, MS and Rev.
Maxine Bolden (Religion) of Jackson, MS. Plan to support the Tougaloo Alumni as these
individuals are inducted into the TCNAA Hall of Fame. Tickets can be obtained by calling the
Alumni Affairs office at 601-977-7836. Individual tickets to the event are $45.00 and tables are
$475.00 until October 10th. Afterwards, tickets are $50.00 and tables are $525.00.
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News From The Chicago Alumni Association
Chicago, like most chapters, takes a well-deserved break over the summer, in terms of meetings.
Yet, we continue to gather for fun and fund raising for Tougaloo College. On June 19, 2014, we
had our second very successful “Golf Outing” at the University Park Golf and Conference Center
in University Park, Illinois. Each year, we are gaining more consistent followers and look
forward to gathering more in the coming year. This year, in conjunction with our Golf Outing,
we had a very interesting 1-day Midwest Regional Conference. Thanks to our Alumni Affairs
Director, Doris Bridgeman, for traveling to Chicago to share information and participate in our
conference.
TCNAA Vice-President Joyce Delk and Regional Representative Addie Hudson traveled to
Milwaukee, Wisconsin in June and were successful in re-activating the Milwaukee Area
Tougaloo Alumni Chapter. Joyce Mallory will serve as president. Officers were installed by
Joyce Delk, Vice-President of TCNAA.
Finally, the Chicago Chapter hosted the Annual Summer “Send-Off” for students beginning and
returning to Tougaloo College. Thanks to Dr. Dianna Grant-Burk for funding this event and
providing the facility. This event was held in the beautiful Solarium Room of Advocate Trinity
Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Golf Outing
and Midwest Conference
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Eagle Ridge Golf Course—Raymond MS
Tougaloo Golf-A-Thon — October 16 2014
(Also Tougaloo College Founders Week )
Tougaloo Supporters,
Tee off October 16, 2012, at
the Eagle Ridge Golf Course,
Hinds County Community
College, Raymond, MS, or
any course of your choice, to
raise money for the Tougaloo
College general scholarship
fund.
We need chapter sponsors,
organizers and golfers to make
this a fun and profitable event.
Visit WWW.WATACGolf-AThon.com. Proceeds go to the
college general scholarship
fund. Participating chapters
share in chapter giving credits
for funds raised. All funds
collected
go
directly
students’ scholarships.
to
Contact John Rosenthall at
[email protected] or 703624-2257, or the Office of
Alumni Affairs for more
information.
Donate or Pledge to the Event:
Donate or pledge to the WATAC Golf Marathon, note the Golfer you would like your contribution
to be allocated to, then complete and submit your contact information and contribution choice.
First Name
___________________________Last_______________________________________________________
Street Address
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City State _________________________ Zip Code _______ Phone _______________Email
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Donation Amount $_________: Pledge Amount per Hole Played i.e. $1, $2, $3, or more $____per hole
Performance Option
Check here to pledge an additional ____2X pledge amount per hole for each birdie, ____3X for each
eagle and ____100X for each hole-in-one that your golfer makes.
Make Checks Payable to WATAC Mail to: WATAC 1204 Colvin Meadows Lane Gr at Falls, VA
22066-1801 WATAC is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to WATAC are tax deductible under the
US Internal Revenue code.
* 50% of the receipts (under $7500.00) will be sent to the golfer’s sponsoring chapter.
** Chapters with receipts of $7,500.00 and above will receive 70% of the donations and pledge for the
chapter sponsored golfer.
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Booster Club Membership Levels
 $25 - regular membership with a Tougaloo athletic tee shirt
 $50 - silver membership with a Tougaloo athletic tee shirt and free
admission to basketball games
 $100 - gold membership with a Tougaloo athletic knit shirt, free admission
to all athletic games, reserved seating
 $125 - executive membership includes gold membership perks plus
membership in the Tougaloo College National Alumni Association
TC Bulldogs Athletics Corporate Sponsorship
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Platinum Sponsor ($1000 or more)
Gold Sponsor ($500 or more)
Silver Sponsor ($300 or more)
Bronze Sponsor ($100 or more)
Maroon & White Sponsor ($1 to $99)
(make check payable to Tougaloo College)
Mail To:
Tougaloo College Bulldog Athletic Booster Club
P. O. Box 283
Jackson, Ms. 39207
For additional information, please call (601)594-8313.
http://www.tougaloobulldogs.com
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TCNAA membership information and application can be
found by visiting http://www.tcnaa.org/jointcnaa.htm.
Please return your completed application with payment to:
TCNAA
Post Office Box 288
Tougaloo, MS 39174
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National Alumni Association
Post Office Box 288
Tougaloo, MS 39174
Nonprofit Organization
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