Talladega College Welcomes its 20th President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins
January 1, 2008
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, President, took the helm as the Talladega College 20th President, January 1, 2008. Dr. Hawkins’ track record as President Texas College for the past seven years, clearly demonstrates that he led the college to phenomenal change and improvement in areas where similar need exists to continue to advance Talladega’s Mission and Vision.Dr. Hawkins doubled and tripled student enrollment, restored the institution’s SACS accreditation, expanded academic programs/ offerings, brought seven new athletic programs to the College, added campus buildings, raised more than $2 million in his first year, and increased financial contributions by 90 percent.The Talladega College family welcomes Dr. Hawkins and First Lady, Mrs. Lauri Hawkins to our esteemed institution.