Tuskegee University, an HBCU, announced a multi-year, strategic project to implement a fully integrated security system across its campus using Honeywell’s AI-enabled smart access technology. The upgrades will aim to further strengthen Tuskegee University’s commitment to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Tuskegee University will utilize Honeywell’s commercial security solutions to deploy centralized access control and real-time monitoring tools, helping improve incident response times and reduce operational complexity for security teams.

Tuskegee University will leverage several of Honeywell’s building automation solutions. Key features include:

• LenelS2’s OnGuard access control system, which will serve as the centralized security platform that manages all access campuswide. The system will help facilitate and monitor authorized access. It will also provide control over sensors and door locks, allowing administrators to, for example, unlock doors before class and secure them during class to help restrict unauthorized entry while protecting occupants.
• Wireless dorm locking system that will enable secure, flexible access for students to their dorm rooms and living spaces. Students will enter living areas with mobile credentials via a smartphone or watch. Once students enter their dorm room, they will be able to digitally lock the door from anywhere inside.
• AI-enabled video monitoring, which is anticipated to provide campus real-time anomaly detection, enhanced situational awareness and faster response by using more than 1,500 security cameras that will be deployed on campus by early 2026.

“We’re proud to help Tuskegee University create a safer and more responsive environment for faculty and students,” said Jeff Stanek, president, security and access solutions for Honeywell Building Automation. “Together, we’re helping deliver an adaptive system including AI-enabled technology that helps give campus leaders the confidence and control to meet evolving security demands.”

Dr. Mark A. Brown, president and CEO, Tuskegee University, added, “One way that we put ‘students first’ is through using the latest technical tools to help ensure their safety and security. Supporting this is our partnership with Honeywell, which helped us transform the campus experience by integrating state-of-the-art technology to support ongoing enhancements for our students, faculty and staff. The work they have performed supports the technical component of the Renaissance Era that the university has entered. It also aligns with our plans to modernize the campus in a variety of ways but continuing the ‘students first’ focus.”