Alabama-based HBCU Talladega College is shutting down its gymnastics program after offering the sport for only one year. The college announced its decision in a press release, saying the school doesn’t have enough resources to keep the program going.
“While the decision to discontinue the gymnastics program was undoubtedly difficult, we remain incredibly proud of our gymnasts, coaches, and their remarkable achievements. Their dedication and resilience have set a high standard, and their legacy will continue to inspire, Talladega College Interim President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough stated according to HBCU Gameday.
Talladega College started offering gymnastics in 2023, making it the second HBCU school to have the sport. A year earlier, Fisk University was the first HBCU school to have a gymnastics program. (READ MORE)
