Statement Mourning the Passing of Dr. Barbara King
The Atlanta University Center Consortium mourns the passing of Dr. Barbara King, who passed on October 11. Dr. George T. French, chair of the AUCC Council of Presidents, released the following statement: “As chair of the Atlanta University Consortium Council of...
Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College Announce Virtual Instruction for the Fall 2020 Semester
[Download Media Announcement (.pdf).] (Morehouse School of Medicine’s Hybrid Model of In-Person and Remote Learning Remains Unchanged) The presidents of three Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) institutions — Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse...
Letter from AUCC Executive Director Todd Greene Regarding Announcement of Fall 2020 Semester Virtual Instruction At Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College
[Download Letter (.pdf).] [Read announcement here.] Dear AUCC community, It is with a heavy heart that I write today to share a newly revised plan for the Fall 2020 semester. After careful consideration of the public health risks brought on by the COVID-19...
AUCC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DR. TALITHA M. WASHINGTON AS THE INAUGURAL DIRECTOR OF THE DATA SCIENCE INITIATIVE
Download Media Announcement (.pdf). Following an extensive national search and selection by the presidents of member institutions Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College, the Atlanta University Center...
AUCC Statement Recognizing New Presidents Dr. Kevin James (Morris Brown College) and Rev. Matthew Williams (Interdenominational Theological Seminary)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June, 15, 2020– “Within the last few weeks, interim president Dr. Kevin James was appointed the 19th president of Morris Brown College and interim president Reverend Matthew Williams was appointed the 11th president of the Interdenominational...
Statement from Presidents of Atlanta University Center Consortium Institutions Regarding the Charging of Officers Involved in Excessive Force Against AUC Students
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 2, 2020 — The presidents of the Atlanta University Center Consortium institutions (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College) have demanded quick action, transparency, justice, and...
Statement from AUC Presidents Regarding Treatment of AUC Family Members and Ongoing Protests
Last night, two members of the Atlanta University Center family (one from Morehouse College and one from Spelman College) were detained with unnecessary force by law enforcement in downtown Atlanta. While we understand the need to maintain order, the abusive behavior...
STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT UNREST IN ATLANTA AND THE NATION FROM AUCC COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
To the families, friends and loved ones of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, we extend our deepest sympathy. Our hearts ache for both the nation we have worked to make more just and equitable and for the city we love and call home. Through our...
Executive Director Todd Greene Discusses Coronavirus Testing with NPR
Atlanta University Center Executive Director Todd Greene recently spoke with NPR's Elisa Nadworny about the feasibility of testing for COVID-19 as a component of decision making regarding a resumption of in-person classes on college campuses in the United States this...
STATEMENT: MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GRADUALLY RESUMES IN-PERSON OPERATIONS, OTHER AUC INSTITUTIONS CONTINUE DELIBERATIVE DECISION MAKING
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18, 2020 — The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is far reaching and higher education is no exception. The member institutions of the Atlanta University Center— Clark Atlanta University (CAU), Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and...
Every AUC Student Counts: Atlanta University Center Responds to the Census During Remote Learning
If you lived in a campus-owned residence hall this year, you will automatically be counted by your institution and you don’t need to do anything else (that was easy!). If you lived off-campus this year, it is very important that you complete the Census and note...
Coronavirus 2019 Information for Career Planning and Placement
The AUC and its member institutions are postponing any meetings or activities which may have been scheduled due to our augmented safety protocol. Corporate partners/employers and students are highly encouraged to stay in contact via Handshake and other online...
Atlanta University Center Responds to Global Coronavirus Outbreak
Updated: March 12, 2020 Dear Atlanta University Center Community: The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented extraordinary global challenges, including for higher education. Indeed, the safety of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) community—...
Director of the Data Science Initiative
Atlanta University Center Consortium, Director of the Data Science Initiative The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) has established a bold vision for data science education and research, to dramatically increase the number of...
The Atlanta University Center Mourns Alexis Crawford
On behalf of the Atlanta University Center and Council of Presidents, we are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ms. Alexis Crawford. On behalf of the entire Atlanta University Center, we extend our deepest condolences to the Crawford family and to the entire...