Announcement News
- Posted 11.02.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community mourns the death of former president Dr. Richard D. Holland, the University’s tenth president and first alumnus to serve in the role.
- Posted 10.20.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Red Tie Gala, presented by Regions Bank, will take place Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Bell Conference Center.
- Posted 10.20.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø launched its first President’s Leadership Academy on Aug. 20, welcoming the inaugural class of eight faculty and staff members.
- Posted 10.03.26
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Bailey Davidson of Mount Vernon, Alabama, and Mason Watts of Vicksburg, Mississippi were crowned 2026 Homecoming Queen and King during Homecoming festivities Saturday, Oct. 3, at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Davidson and Watts and the Homecoming Court were nominated and elected by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student body.
- Posted 09.25.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been recognized as the No. 2 Best Value College in Alabama for 2027 by Niche.
- Posted 09.21.26
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A grant from the National Institutes of Health is making way for new biomedical research opportunities for students and faculty at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The funding is ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s first National Institutes of Health (NIH) award, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s research growth.
- Posted 09.11.26
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As part of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s commitment to student success and academic excellence, University Honors Program has been reestablished, renewing a tradition that has been part of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s history while creating new opportunities for academically motivated students.
- Posted 09.08.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has announced the schedule for its annual Homecoming celebration, with events for alumni scheduled Oct.1-3.
- Posted 09.02.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been named the nation’s No. 1 college for rural America in a new national ranking by Washington Monthly, earning the top position for its ability to create opportunity for students while preparing graduates to meet critical workforce needs in rural communities.