Commencement 2023: Arick Evans
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Arick Evans will earn his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice Saturday during Stillman’s commencement exercise, after which he will begin working with Teach for America, a decision influenced by his mentoring of youth in Tuscaloosa-area schools.
Stillman, Verizon to host free STEM program for middle-schoolers
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Participating students will receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology and hands-on training. The initiative provides engaging programming where sixth- to eighth-grade students can learn design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality and social entrepreneurship.
BMI launches Juneteenth Weekend events at Stillman
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Stillman College’s Black Male Initiative will host its first-ever “Juneteenth Weekend” celebration festival June 17-19 on campus.
VIDEO: Trusted Unity Workshop
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Leaders from business, education and the faith-based community gathered at Stillman College to discuss ways to better West End Tuscaloosa.
Alabama Power Foundation provides $100k grant to Stillman’s Black Male Initiative
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Grant will provide scholarships, internships and externship opportunities to Stillman students through the Black Male Initiative, a student support and career development program on campus.
Stillman to cap MLK Weekend events with showing of ‘What About Me’
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Panel discussion with Black actors, community leaders to follow screening TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Stillman College will host a special screening of “What About Me,” a documentary that explores the lived […]