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HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES master’s degree and PhD. Tuskegee features nearly 20 nationally recognized centers of excellence, including the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care, which addresses issues of ethics and public policy in health care. As an example of Tuskegee’s The National Science Foundation recently awarded Tuskegee $9.9 million to enhance science education for secondary schools located in Alabama’s central Black Belt region. 52 AUGUST 2013 usairwaysmag.com But Tuskegee isn’t all work and no play. The Golden Tigers football program is the only such HBCU program to exceed a 611-win career record, including four consecutive Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships. To preserve its mission of empowering students to compete successfully in any environment, Tuskegee recently established a research foundation for raising funds and promoting innovation, and also launched the largest capital campaign in its history. Known as Programmed for Excellence, the campaign seeks to raise $250 million for improving facilities, enhancing academic programs, and funding scholarships. Rochon says the campaign is key to ensuring Tuskegee continues “helping our students unveil the greatness within them.” Setting such high standards is simply part of the Tuskegee tradition, he adds. “Tuskegee University’s illustrious history and distinguished contemporary accomplishments deserve a continued and accelerated upward trajectory toward a globally preeminent academic future.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY global outreach, its Center for Plant Biotechnology Research trains scientists and students from China and numerous African nations. Current enrollment features students from 30 countries worldwide. From top: Tuskegee students ﬁnd numerous learning Tuskegee Univeropportunities that also serve Alabama communisity’s White Hall, Army ROTC ties. The National Science Foundation recently awarded Tuskegee $9.9 million to enhance science education for secondary schools located in Alabama’s central Black Belt region. “This grant is truly historic and groundbreaking,” says Tuskegee President Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon. “STEM education and research at Tuskegee has been catapulted to a new plateau.” The university also teams up with private industry and government agencies. Together, they foster research for improving quality of life and business opportunities throughout the state. Tuskegee collaborates in the Lockheed Martin Innovation Marketplace in Hunstville and works with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to examine how climate change and other factors affect Alabama communities. “We’re looking at how cutting-edge environmental technologies can allow us to engage with our local and 1200 West Montgomery Road regional communities to enTuskegee, AL 334.727.8011 hance economic development,” tuskegee.edu says Rochon. http://www.tuskegee.edu http://www.tuskegee.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013