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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.
Shannon Chandler, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Vice President for Institutional Advancement Headshot
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alumna, Shannon Chandler, has been named vice president for institutional advancement at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's 23.4 million redesign and expansion of its Student Union Building is envisioned as a dynamic, student-focused hub.
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will receive $1.8 million in federal funding to strengthen nursing education and workforce development, thanks to the appropriations leadership of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.). The funding will support ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Alabama Rural Nursing Enhanced Technology Project, which will provide the Ira D. Pruitt College of Nursing with updated high-fidelity simulation training equipment for nursing students.
California natives Steve and Gayle Campora had never heard of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú or Livingston until their daughter Kayla landed a graduate assistant spot with ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's women's basketball team a decade ago. Today, their generosity and involvement are woven into the fabric of the University.
Monica Moore stands with handmade native American crafts
As a living historian, Monica Newman Moore immerses herself in the past, adopting the dress, customs, and daily activities of earlier times.
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Presidential Inauguration September 12, 2025 Todd G. Fritch
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will commemorate the inauguration of President Todd G. Fritch with an investiture ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Auditorium. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the courtyard of Bell Conference Center.
As a leading institution for teacher preparation, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is deeply committed to education—not only by supporting teachers, but by helping shape and produce them.
As director of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Black Belt STEM Institute, Chet Nicklas has been leading efforts to expand STEM opportunities across some of Alabama’s most underserved communities.

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