Tougaloo College, founded in 1869 by the American Missionary Association, is a small liberal arts institution located on 500 acres of land near the northern edge of Jackson, MS. As an enduring and nurturing community that values life long learning, academic excellence and social commitment are the college’s trademarks. Students are prepared to produce the “next new idea” and become the servant-leaders that will affect order and change in a global society by incorporating new technologies, practices and knowledge into our research, service and teaching.