Talladega College, a historically Black educational institution in Alabama, has announced plans to cut six athletic programs.
By the fall 2025 semester, the HBCU will discontinue its men’s volleyball, acrobatics and tumbling, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s indoor track teams. These program cuts come months after the college discontinued its women’s gymnastics team after one season.
“In making these tough decisions, it is essential to note that a feasibility study was not conducted before establishing these programs,” Talladega College administrators told a local media outlet. “The decision to establish these programs was made in the spirit of fostering a diverse and inclusive athletic environment. However, early on, such studies would have revealed that these programs were not sustainable under present institutional conditions.”
The HBCU plans to provide assistance to student-athletes who wish to transfer to another institution.
