Recent 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.
News
- Posted 07.09.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is expanding its College of Nursing to become the College of Nursing and Health Professions, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen healthcare education, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals across Alabama and the Black Belt region.
- Posted 07.06.26
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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.
- Posted 07.02.26
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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.
- Posted 07.02.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s proposal to freeze tuition for the ninth consecutive year has been approved by its board of trustees at their June quarterly meeting.
- Posted 07.01.26
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When the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø launched its master’s degree in dyslexia therapy in fall 2024, Rachel Walters saw an opportunity to gain the specialized training she wished had been available when her brother struggled with dyslexia as a child.
- Posted 06.25.26
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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.Â
- Posted 06.18.26
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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.
- Posted 06.09.26
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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 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.
- Posted 05.22.26
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As part of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 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.