Archie Wade, first Black faculty member at UA, dies at 80
3 days ago · Archie Wade, a man sometimes called the University of Alabama's Jackie Robinson, integrating the faculty, and assisting legendary head football coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant in recruiting Black ...
Dr. Archie Wade, trailblazer and first Black faculty member at UA, …
4 days ago · Dr. Archie Wade’s passing is a profound loss for The University of Alabama. As UA’s first Black faculty member, his leadership and vision created opportunities that continue to benefit future ...
Trailblazing Alabama professor who helped integrate UA football …
3 days ago · Dr. Archie Wade, a Tuscaloosa native, was born in Big Cove in Madison County on Oct. 2, 1939 and attended Stillman College. He went on to coach basketball and baseball there, before going on to ...
First Black faculty member at the University of Alabama dies
4 days ago · Dr. Archie Wade’s passing is a profound loss for The University of Alabama. As UA’s first Black faculty member, his leadership and vision created opportunities that continue to benefit future generations. Through his 30 years in the Department of Kinesiology and his dedication to supporting students, student-athletes and colleagues, Dr ...
Dr. Archie Wade remembered as a ‘pioneer’ for racial equality in ...
2 days ago · TUSCALOOSA, Ala – Dr. Archie Wade is being remembered as a pioneer who helped pave the way to racial equality within athletics and education. In the late 50s, Mason Bonner was living in the same neighborhood as Wade. There was an 11-year age difference between the two. However, their love of sports was the same.
Tuscaloosa trailblazer, first Black faculty member at Univ. of Ala.
3 days ago · Dr. Archie Wade was the University of Alabama’s first Black faculty member. He spent 30 years in the Department of Kinesiology. One of the buildings on campus is named after Wade as a lasting tribute to his legacy. Before joining the faculty at the University of Alabama, Wade was a multi-sport athlete and coach at Stillman College. ...
Archie Wade, Stillman grad + first Black faculty member at …
4 days ago · A polished athlete, Archie Wade shined the most on the baseball diamond, becoming Stillman’s first player to be drafted by Major League Baseball and playing in the St. Louis Cardinals organization before returning to Stillman to coach basketball and baseball.
University of Alabama's first Black faculty member Archie Wade dies
4 days ago · University of Alabama's first black faculty member Dr. Archie Wade has died. WVUA 23 News spoke with family who confirmed to us Wade died Monday night. Dr. Wade spent 30 years in the department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama. The University of Alabama dedicated the Kinesiology building and renamed it Wade Hall.
Archie Wade | College of Education
Born in Big Cove, Alabama, in 1939, Dr. Archie Wade, associate professor emeritus of the department of kinesiology, served The University of Alabama for 30 years from 1970-2000.
UA Dedicates Wade Hall in Honor of First Black Faculty Member
Nov 4, 2021 · TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama officially dedicated Wade Hall in honor of Dr. Archie Wade, the first Black faculty member at the Capstone, during a ceremony Nov. 3. In 1970, Wade became the first Black faculty member at UA and worked in the department of kinesiology for 30 years.
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