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.
Anderson has also starred in his own WB sitcom, “All About the Andersons.” Prior to his NBC appointment, he played a lead character in Fox’s “K-Ville.” He has appeared in many TV and movie hits: “Me, Myself and Irene,” Barbershop,” “Kangaroo Jack,” “Cradle 2 the Grave,” “Scary Movie 3,” “The Bernie Mac Show,” and “Transformers” just to name a few. Anderson also garnered another stint revealing again his comedic side on NBC’s sitcom “Guys with Kids” that debuted last fall. He is an alumnus of Howard University and Hollywood’s High School Performing Arts Magnet program.
The Mother’s Day weekend is full of headline names for graduates, mothers, alumni and guests of Talladega College. Graduates and their families will get to see and hear Anderson in person on Sunday morning at the graduation; but prior to that, celebrations begin Friday night, May 10 with the 6th Annual President’s Scholarship Concert. Courtesy of Talladega College, Frankie Beverly & Maze will come to the Talladega region and entertain an audience at the Talladega Superspeedway Dome. The Friday night concert will also feature a surprise musical guest.
This festive time and other events comprise Talladega College’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. It’s a promising weekend for not only the campus community and alumni, but also for visitors from around the region. The roster is full of activities for everyone young and old, first-time visitors, and faithful supporters. Tickets to the President’s Concert are available on-line at
www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the Talladega College Business Office at 256-761-6224. The concert begins Friday night, May 10 at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. The Commencement Ceremony on Sunday begins at 9 a.m. on the campus quad. The graduation is free and open to the public. For more information on the Alumni Reunion Weekend events, go to
www.talladega.edu or contact the Office of the President at 256-761-6212.
ABOUT TALLADEGA COLLEGE
Talladega College, founded in 1867, is Alabama's oldest historically black private college and among the oldest liberal arts colleges in the nation. Located in the historic district of the city of Talladega, Alabama, the college offers a range of degrees in four divisions: Business and Administration, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences and Education. Talladega College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award baccalaureate degrees; and the school holds several institutional memberships. For more information visit
www.talladega.edu ###
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
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