Tougaloo College
Higher EducationMississippi, United States201-500 Employees
Tougaloo College is an independent historically Black liberal arts college located in Tougaloo, Mississippi. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs and aims to prepare students to be lifelong learners who contribute to leadership and service in a global society. The institution emphasizes accessibility and highlights its legacy as an independent Black college affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The college operates as a mid-sized higher education institution and maintains engagement with its regional and national communities through partnerships and events. A notable development in 2023 was a partnership with the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Research Institute and Delta Health to support health equity for Black people affected by triple-negative breast cancer. In 2026, Corey Wiggins was named the college's fifteenth president, with the appointment effective July 1, 2026.