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Alabama State University, founded 1867 , is a Historically Black University located in Montgomery, Alabama . ASU was originally founded in Marion as the Lincoln Normal School. In 1887, the university opened in its new location in Montgomery but an Alabama State Supreme Court ruling forced the school to change its name; thus, the school was renamed the '''Normal School for Colored Students'''. In 1954 , the school changed its name to '''Alabama State College'''. The college regained university status in 1969 . Alabama State's colors are Black and Gold and their nickname is the Hornet s. Alabama State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (I-AA for Football ) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), which it joined in 1982 . ASU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund . The Alabama State University Department of Athletics currently sponsors Men's Intercollegiate football, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, track and cheerleading along with Women's Intercollegiate basketball, soccer, softball, bowling, tennis, track, volleyball and cheerleading. Fight Song The official name for the university's Fight Song is "Hail Alabama Fight Song" Hail, Alabama State University How we love your name. Your spacious halls respond with knowledge Deeds extol your fame. Hurrah, hurrah for the Black and Gold! Hurrah, hurrah for heroes bold! Dear Alma Mater, we adore you, In one loud acclaim. (Chorus) Alabama! Alabama! Hail, hail, hail, hail college so dear Alabama, Alabama! 'tis for you we'll cheer All hail the men who fight on the field All hail your glory that can't be repealed; So hail, hail, hail Alabama! Hail, hail, hail! (Trio) To the Black and Gold Let our giant echoes roll In the breeze, on the air, Let our banner wave so fair, Sing Hurrah, Sing Hurrah, Sing Hurrah, rah-rah-rah-rah Hey! (Back to Chorus) Stingettes The Stingettes is the name of Alabama State's dance line. Their name is derived from the stinger of the Hornet mascot. They have received many state & national awards for their high paced routines. Notable Alumni
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