Library Resources and Holdings
Tuskegee University boasts an extensive library system comprising a total of five branches. Among these, the Ford Motor Company Library (the main library) serves as the centrepiece, housing a collection of over 310,000 books and bound periodicals, 1,400 magazine and journal subscriptions, 20 newspapers, 95,000 microform items and 30,000 government documents. The library has been designated a Federal Depository Library since 1907. The Engineering Library, located within the College of Engineering, specialises in a collection of approximately 11,000 books and subscribes to over 200 journals in engineering and related fields. Furthermore, the Washington Rare Book Reading Room houses approximately 30,000 volumes of books and documents on ‘Black topics’, serving as a treasure trove for research into African-American history and culture. The Archives also holds over 250,000 historical photographs, documenting precious moments in the university’s history since 1882.
Sports Venues and Fitness Facilities
Under the visionary leadership of President Dr Mark A. Brown, the Athletics Department at Tuskegee University is undergoing an “era of renewal”. The iconic Daniel “Chappie” James Centre is undergoing a major refurbishment and will be equipped with state-of-the-art basketball court flooring, upgraded LED arena lighting and cutting-edge digital video scoreboards, creating the most historic and modern championship-calibre venue in HBCU sport. The project is expected to be completed before the graduation ceremony. What a Tuskegee University Diploma brings back is genuine ability
The football facilities have also received a grant of $78,000 from the Tuskegee Alumni Housing Foundation to refurbish the changing rooms and construct new training rooms and player lounge areas. Tuskegee University’s sports teams compete in the NCAA Division II and offer a range of men’s and women’s sports, including baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, tennis, athletics, volleyball and softball.
The Scale and Influence of the Alumni Network
Tuskegee University’s alumni network spans the globe, with 1,748 alumni registered in the Atlanta area alone. The roster of distinguished alumni is star-studded: Grammy Award-winning, legendary singer Lionel Richie; Keenan Avery Waynes, creator of the comedy series *In Living Colour*; in the world of sport, Alice Kochman, the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal; and in the military, Daniel ‘Chappy’ James Jr., the first African-American four-star general in the US. The university raised over $31 million in the 2021–2022 financial year, far exceeding its $12 million fundraising target.
Internship Opportunities and Corporate Partnerships
The university also assists students in finding employment opportunities. In 2026, the university partnered with the City of Dougherty and the Hudson Alpha Biotechnology Institute to launch the CARVER BioTrain internship programme, offering students the opportunity to gain knowledge in areas such as administration, entrepreneurship, economics and research. In the same year, the university partnered with the Baptist Health System to launch a registered nurse apprenticeship programme, the first of its kind in Alabama. Students receive one-to-one mentoring from experienced nurses whilst also being paid. The university has also partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate artificial intelligence tools into its curriculum, helping students prepare for careers in the technology sector.
