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Announcement News

Byron Thetford Headshot
As part of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's continued commitment to strengthening the student experience and advancing student success, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Byron Thetford as Vice President for Student Affairs.
the Y YMCA and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø logos
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has announced a partnership with YMCA of Tuscaloosa aimed at expanding wellness, fitness, and recreation opportunities while providing additional resources to both the campus and surrounding community.
The ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s proposal to freeze tuition for the ninth consecutive year has been approved by its board of trustees at their June quarterly meeting.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's campus lake, Lake LU
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Board of Trustees approved at its June 1 quarterly meeting proposed construction plans for facilities at Lake LU for its new fishing team, which will begin competing this year. 
Two snapshots, one of Dr. Alan Brown and one of retired provost, Dr. Tina Jones each holding a certificate with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President, Dr. Todd G Fritch.
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has presented two long-term faculty members emeritus honors upon their retirement. Dr. Tina N. Jones has been named Vice President Emerita, and Dr. Alan Brown has been named Professor Emeritus.
Aerial view of Lyon Hall, home to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education, featuring its distinctive white cupola overlooking a manicured green lawn, brick academic buildings, and tree-lined campus under a clear blue sky.
The ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its excellence in preparing future elementary teachers to teach reading effectively.
Betsy Compton Headshot
As part of the ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s continued emphasis on strengthening institutional communications, marketing, and brand advancement, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Betsy Compton as Executive Director of Communications & Marketing.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø math instructor Kim Giles is flanked by two students in the gym at commencement ceremonies.
After nearly 25 years of teaching mathematics at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Kim Giles received the 2026 William E. Gilbert Award for Outstanding Teaching.
Provost Amy Jones Headshot
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has selected Dr. Amy H. Jones to serve as its next provost, the role that oversees all aspects of academics at the institution.

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It's Free Application Week!

October 5–9

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is waiving the application fee for the entire week, October 5–9. Apply for free whether you plan to study online or on campus, as an undergraduate or graduate student. Simply complete and submit your application as usual, and no application fee will be charged.

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