Alumni News

Byron Thetford Headshot
As part of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's continued commitment to strengthening the student experience and advancing student success, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Byron Thetford as Vice President for Student Affairs.
Betsy Compton Headshot
As part of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s continued emphasis on strengthening institutional communications, marketing, and brand advancement, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Betsy Compton as Executive Director of Communications & Marketing.
William Crawford, Director of the Outdoor Fellows Program and Head Coach of the Bass Fishing Team
Alumnus William Crawford has been selected to serve as Director of the Outdoor Fellows Program and Head Coach of the Bass Fishing Team, two new initiatives designed to expand student opportunity and engagement while advancing the state’s growing focus on outdoor recreation, natural resource education, and workforce development.
Audrey Crawford, vice president for enrollment management and student success stands outside of Brock Hall
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has named two-time graduate Dr. Audrey Crawford as vice president for enrollment management and student success, where she will oversee admissions, recruitment, financial aid, and a range of student support programs.
A group of 12 individuals standing
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and the Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of 12 outstanding alumni at its annual awards ceremony, held Feb. 26 in the Bell Conference Center on ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s campus, in conjunction with the Society of the Golden Key Induction Ceremony.
Two distinguished individuals, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., MD, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, and Candice Davis, DPT, PT of Meridian, Mississippi, were inducted into the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Society of the Golden Key during a ceremony at the Bell Conference Center, Thursday, Feb. 26.
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú announced Andrewnetta Adams of Meridian, Mississippi, as its 2025 Homecoming Queen. Adams and the Homecoming Queen’s court were nominated and elected by the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú student body.
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cheerleaders perform at Homecoming pep rally
Join in the fun for ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's annual Homecoming celebration!
Last spring, three engineering technology students designed a high-tech prototype mascot head for their senior capstone project aimed at making mascot duty more comfortable in the Alabama heat.

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