Alabama State University will embark on its much-anticipated Buzz Tour from Feb. 24 to 28. The multi-state outreach effort aims to bring the ASU experience directly to prospective students in Alabama and Georgia. According to Dr. Freddie Williams Jr., ASU’s assistant vice president of Student Affairs/Enrollment Management/Admissions and Recruitment, organizers hope to inspire a new generation of Hornets as the tour takes “ASU to the community that it serves.”
“The Buzz Tour will have ASU leaders, students, faculty, staff and even ‘Stinger’ himself,” Williams explained. The tour is designed to showcase the myriad of academic majors, programs, and activities available at the university to high school students who are gearing up for their college careers.
Starting from the Dunn-Oliver Acadome, the Buzz Tour will visit specific high schools each day. ASU representatives will present information about the university and deliver scholarships to deserving students there. Some lucky seniors will receive these awards on the spot, adding an element of surprise and excitement to the events.
The tour will include stops at notable local high schools, following this schedule:
February 24
– Mobile’s Murphy High School (9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
– Monroeville’s Monroe County High School (12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.)
February 25
– Bessemer’s High School (9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
– Birmingham’s Carver High School (12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
February 26
– Eutaw’s Greene County High School (9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.)
– Marion’s Francis Marion High School (12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
February 27
– Ellenwood, GA’s Morrow High School (9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. EST)
– Columbus, GA’s Shaw High School (12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST)
February 28
– Montgomery’s JAG High School (9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)
– Montgomery’s Carver High School (12 noon – 1:45 p.m.)
Dr. Williams expressed the significance of the Buzz Tour, stating, “Our ASU Buzz Tour is great for both the University and for the high school students who will attend our programs because it offers these prospective students a unique chance to explore new horizons, which will broaden their educational experiences.” He hopes that exposing students in both Alabama and Georgia to ASU’s global perspective will foster a sense of community that encourages them to choose Alabama State University as their next home.
The Buzz Tour promises to be more than just a series of presentations. It is a commitment to fostering connections and cultivating future leaders in their collegiate journeys.
This article sources information from Alabama State University.