In the modern era Tuskegee added doctoral programs in integrative bio-Science, materials science & engineering, Business and Information Sciences and more. already existing programs in Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences expanded-including Aerospace Engineering (the only program of its kind at any HBCU). Today Tuskegee provides a high percentage of the Black Chemical, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Graduates-and provides more Doctorates in Materials Science and Engineering than any other school in the nation. The University is currently a highly preferred training locale for the future scientists from all over Africa, Asia & The Middle East-and is the Only University Campus in America designated as a National Historic Site by the U.S. Congress. Distinguished aumni include Military Pioneer & Legend Daniel "Chappie" James & groundbreaking author Ralph Ellison. Booker T. Washington is buried on campus of Tuskegee University, near the University Chapel.
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