Rob Stewart , Tuskegee University- c/o 2012, Accounting
Name : Rob Stewart
HBCU : Tuskegee University
Graduation Year : 2012
Major : Accounting
Email : robstewart90@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Native of Selma, Alabama. I was introduced to HBCUs by relatives that attended Tuskegee and the importance of HBCUs was reinforced by my teachers in middle and high school.
"Historically black colleges/universities represent the best that African Americans have to offer."
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Historically black colleges/universities represent the best that African Americans have to offer. I chose an HBCU, particularly Tuskegee University because of the rich origin, legacy of overcoming adversity, and lineage of molding successful alums through a nurturing environment.
#HBCUFirsts "My first time attending a Tuskegee homecoming..."
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Because Tuskegee had a partnership with my high school, I was able to attend The institute with fully funded tuition, room/board.
Making the most of the opportunity, I was able to be challenged academically, be groomed as a student leader, and developed professionally through internship opportunities. Furthermore, the friendships I've made have been invaluable.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My first time attending a Tuskegee homecoming as a sophomore in high school, I knew I was home and made it a priority to pursue it as my college choice.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Two professors that impacted my life are Dr. Roberta Troy (freshman orientation) and Professor Johnny Johnson (accounting). Both encouraged me to pursue excellence and go above and beyond.
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Tuskegee University
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Students: 3,118
- Athletics: Tuskegee University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and competes within the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). Tuskegee University offers Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis, Football, and Volleyball.
- Notable Alumni: William A. Campbell - 1937 - Member of the Tuskegee Airmen who rose to the rank of Colonel** Ralph Ellison - Scholar, author of Invisible Man** The Commodores - 70s R&B band whose members met while attending Tuskegee** Tom Joyner - 1971 - Radio host whose daily program, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, is syndicated across the United States and heard by over 10 million radio listeners.** General Daniel "Chappie" James - 1942 - US Air Force Fighter pilot, in 1975 became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star General** Lonnie Johnson (inventor) - Inventor of the Super Soaker, former NASA aerospace engineer** John A. Lankford - 20th century architect** Danielle Spencer - Television actress best known as Dee from the 1970s TV show What's Happening!!** Dr. Ptolemy A. Reid 1955 - Prime Minister of Guyana (1980–1984)** Rich Boy - Rapper** Lionel Richie - R&B singer, Grammy Award winner** Herman J. Russell - 1953 - Founder and former president and CEO of H. J. Russell Construction Co., the largest minority owned construction company in the US** Betty Shabazz - Wife of Malcolm X** Jake Simmons Jr. - 1919 - Oil broker and civil rights advocate** Keenen Ivory Wayans - Actor, comedian, and television producer** Elizabeth Evelyn Wright - Educator and humanitarian, founder of Voorhees College*
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