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Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the new dress code can be found through the university or news sources, such as FOX 7 Austin.
A new dress code is being implemented at Tuskegee University. The code requires students to have a business suit and dress shoes on campus. Certain head coverings are also being banned in classrooms and cafeterias.
These banned items include bonnets and du-rags, with an exception for religious head coverings. The university is taking this step to establish a specific standard of dress for its students. Further details about the new dress code can be found through the university or news sources, such as FOX 7 Austin.
This information provides a general overview of the changes being made at Tuskegee University.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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