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Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the specifics of the dress code and its implementation, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 5 Atlanta.
Tuskegee University has introduced a new dress code for its students. The code requires students to have a business suit and dress shoes on campus. Certain head coverings are also banned from classrooms and cafeterias, including bonnets and du-rags, unless they are worn for religious purposes.
Further details about the new dress code can be found through local news sources. The university's decision to implement this code is part of its efforts to establish a certain standard of dress on campus. For more information on the specifics of the dress code and its implementation, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 5 Atlanta .
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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