Tuskegee University Mandates Business Attire and Bans Casual Headwear in Classrooms

By Sara Weissman · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-08-04

Inside Higher Ed reports that Tuskegee University has implemented a strict new dress code prohibiting bonnets, du-rags, and slippers in academic and dining spaces. President Mark Brown informed students that the policy aims to prioritize professional presentation as a prerequisit

Inside Higher Ed reports that Tuskegee University has implemented a strict new dress code prohibiting bonnets, du-rags, and slippers in academic and dining spaces. President Mark Brown informed students that the policy aims to prioritize professional presentation as a prerequisit