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Harold A. Franklin displays his master of arts diploma that he received from Auburn University after waiting for 54 years.

Harold Franklin, Auburn University’s first Black student, dies at age 88

September 11, 2021
Long-time Montgomery physician Jefferson Underwood III is a summa cum laude graduate of Alabama State University in Montgomery and Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn.

Alumnus dies after 40 years of medical service

September 11, 2021
Former Alabama State quarterback Tarvaris Jackson became the first inductee into the Alabama State Ring of Honor.

Jackson becomes first inductee into university’s Ring of Honor

September 4, 2021
(L-R) SGA Executive officers: Student Body President Gem Richardson, Student Body Vice President Jaylan Brown, Student Body Secretary Dy’Oni Charlton, and Student Body Treasurer Jeremi Moore

Student body to witness SGA transition of power

August 21, 2021
The Alabama State University Indoor Track and Field Championship Team took a moment to celebrate their victory after capturing the SWAC title for 2021 at the Birmingham Crossplex.

ASU men take the SWAC Championship

March 8, 2021
HBCUs receives debt relief from federal government

HBCUs receives debt relief from federal government

February 26, 2021
The past four years with Trump in the White House have been just as violent and dark as his inaugural speech. It’s been a time of immense pain and suffering, particularly for minorities and people of color who have been demonized by the president.

‘American Carnage’ Is Donald Trump’s Legacy

January 19, 2021
Jon Ossoff, the 33-year-old head of a video production company who has never held public office, defeated David Perdue, who recently completed his first full term as senator.

Jon Ossoff wins in Georgia, ensuring Democrats will control the Senate

January 6, 2021
Lady Hornets defeat Jackson State Lady Tigers

Lady Hornets defeat Jackson State Lady Tigers

January 6, 2021
Head Coach Mo Williams will not be in attendance for the basketball game against Jackson State due to following CDC protocols.

Williams to miss game against Jackson State

January 6, 2021
Hornets fall to Jackson State Tigers

Hornets fall to Jackson State Tigers

January 6, 2021
Professor Nathaniel Allen

Artist’s mural to be dedicated Saturday during Bus Boycott celebration

December 7, 2020
Amber A. Harris

Alumna Appears in Film about Aretha Franklin

December 3, 2020
Dr. Ross is an accomplished educator with two Master of Education degrees from Alabama State University, a Doctorate of Education from The University of Alabama, and Certification in Leadership from Auburn University at Montgomery.

Alumna named president/CEO of Ross-Clayton Funeral Home

December 2, 2020
ASU, IBM form $2 million partnership to help close gap in STEM

ASU, IBM form $2 million partnership to help close gap in STEM

November 26, 2020
Senior music major KaDarrius Jones received an opportunity to sing one of my favorite pieces, “Lift Every Voice and Sing on 105 Voices of History TV on YouTube.

Music major performs with national HBCU concert choir

November 25, 2020
Alumna pens children’s book on COVID-19

Alumna pens children’s book on COVID-19

November 22, 2020
The in-person ceremonies for the 2020 Fall graduates continue on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:45 a.m. (College of Visual and Performing Arts and College of Education) and at 1:45 p.m. (Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and the College of Health Sciences).

University holds historic five convocations in the stadium

November 22, 2020
Alumnus pens first book

Alumnus pens first book

November 21, 2020
Alumnus opens wings franchise

Alumnus opens wings franchise

November 21, 2020
State Sen. Bobby Singleton is the featured speaker for the Fall Commencement exercises.

University holds commencement ceremonies in stadium this weekend!

November 19, 2020
Bobby Brown Jr. son of Bobby Brown dies at 28

Bobby Brown Jr. son of Bobby Brown dies at 28

November 19, 2020
Photos of graduates Lauren Salter and her son Courtney Salter who are both graduating Nov. 2020. Photo by David Campbell/Alabama State University

Mother and son both to share in commencement ceremonies on the same weekend

November 18, 2020
Calloway just landed a new role in the BET Plus sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” starring stand-up comedian Patricia Williams. He plays the well-intentioned husband on the show.

Alumnus Starring in New BET Sitcom: “The Ms. Pat Show”

November 17, 2020
Park named for alumnus

Park named for alumnus

November 14, 2020
Miss Robbie breaks silence after son Tim Norman arrested in murder plot

Miss Robbie breaks silence after son Tim Norman arrested in murder plot

October 30, 2020
File Photo: University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Ed.D, delivers the State of the University Address on last year. This year he was compelled to deliver the address from his office due to COVID-19.

Ross delivers first virtual State of the University Address

October 20, 2020

Student leaders held national voter registration pep rally

September 25, 2020
Civil Rights icon Rev. Robert Graetz dead at 92

Civil Rights icon Rev. Robert Graetz dead at 92

September 24, 2020
Dr. Carl Pettis

Name change for Bibb Graves Hall; Pettis named provost

September 21, 2020
Alabama State University is one of the oldest historically black colleges in the nation.

Moody’s revises university’s outlook to stable

September 20, 2020

Students win Coca-Cola United ‘Pay It Forward’ internships!

August 23, 2020
Collegiate 100 wins two competitive awards

Collegiate 100 wins two competitive awards

August 21, 2020
US Mint selects ASU professor to design George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 coin

US Mint selects ASU professor to design George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 coin

August 18, 2020
$200,000 Awarded to ASU’s Forensic Science Department

$200,000 Awarded to ASU’s Forensic Science Department

August 14, 2020
Peyton Fleming, Larnardo Talley, Ricky Thornton and Kiasa Trabue

Welcome Back: ASU students return to campus

August 11, 2020
$75,000 Grant Awarded to Biology Graduate Student

$75,000 Grant Awarded to Biology Graduate Student

July 7, 2020
Entomology Team to Host Webinar Series

Entomology Team to Host Webinar Series

July 7, 2020
Goodell set up a tryout for Kaepernick in Atlanta last year for scouts of all 32 teams to attend, but it unraveled at the last moment due to lack of media access and what Kaepernick’s representatives saw as an unusual liability waiver. Instead of the workout taking place at the Falcons’ training complex, Kaepernick conducted an impromptu session at a high school in front of media and scouts from eight teams.

NFL Commissioner Goodell Encourages Team To Sign Kaepernick

June 16, 2020
A black officer stepped in when a white cop had a suspect in a chokehold. She was fired and the city wants an investigation

A black officer stepped in when a white cop had a suspect in a chokehold. She was fired and the city wants an investigation

June 16, 2020
President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, on June 16.

Trump signs executive order on police reform

June 16, 2020
Forensic Science students win travel awards to national research conference!

Forensic Science students win travel awards to national research conference!

December 10, 2019
Annette B. Quarles to deliver Fall Commencement Addresses

Annette B. Quarles to deliver Fall Commencement Addresses

November 24, 2019
Hornets falls to Florida State in final road game of 2019

Hornets falls to Florida State in final road game of 2019

November 22, 2019
Never Missed a Home Game for 50 Consecutive Years

Never Missed a Home Game for 50 Consecutive Years

November 20, 2019
Black teen commits suicide after being bullied — Now the parents are suing!

Black teen commits suicide after being bullied — Now the parents are suing!

October 21, 2019
Kanye West Took His Sunday Service To Howard Homecoming

Kanye West Took His Sunday Service To Howard Homecoming

October 14, 2019
Alabama State University RB Jacory Merrit (21) gets taken down by JSUs Jakaizer Glass (59) after catching a pass during the first half of play at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger

Hornets bounce back with road win over Jackson State on homecoming

October 14, 2019
Signing Ceremony for Exhibit Honoring Selma’s Courageous-Eight

Signing Ceremony for Exhibit Honoring Selma’s “Courageous-Eight”

October 14, 2019
Twin Judges Keynote ASU Business Colleges First Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series

Twin Judges Keynote ASU Business College’s First Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series

October 14, 2019
Winfrey gives another multi-million dollar donation to Morehouse

Winfrey gives another multi-million dollar donation to Morehouse

October 12, 2019
Marching Hornets to perform at NFL’s Falcons vs. Rams Halftime Game Show!

Marching Hornets to perform at NFL’s Falcons vs. Rams Halftime Game Show!

October 11, 2019
Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as “Julia,” has died. She was 84.

Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies

October 9, 2019
Miss Auburn-Opelika USA Kelly Hutchinson reacts to winning Miss Alabama USA 2020 during the Miss Alabama USA pageant at the Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn on Oct. 5, 2019.

Miss Auburn-Opelika captures the Miss Alabama USA crown

October 9, 2019
Shaq and 2 Chainz to appear at 78th Magic City Classic

Shaq and 2 Chainz to appear at 78th Magic City Classic

September 27, 2019
ASUs Labor Day Classic Week-Long Events Begins Sunday (Sept. 1) - Sunday (Sept. 8)!

ASU’s Labor Day Classic Week-Long Events Begins Sunday (Sept. 1) – Sunday (Sept. 8)!

August 28, 2019
ASU and Trenholm transfer agreement furthers Trenholm students’ education

ASU and Trenholm transfer agreement furthers Trenholm student’s’ education

February 26, 2019
Hornets fall to Kennesaw State Owls

Hornets fall to Kennesaw State Owls

September 29, 2018
Hornets shut out, Grambling wins

Hornets shut out, Grambling wins

September 29, 2018
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