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The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú conferred honorary doctorates upon Alabama Rep. Artis J. "A.J." McCampbell and Sen. Bobby D. Singleton during summer commencement exercises on August 14. Each received the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, in recognition of distinguished public service, commitment to educational opportunity, and leadership on behalf of the people and communities of Alabama's Black Belt.
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to provide nursing student scholarships over the next five years. Project EARN will provide scholarships for up to 50 qualifying students in the Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing each semester, with $3,000 awarded up to four semesters.
Dr. Ken Tucker, July 2020 Video

Dr. Ken Tucker, President, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, shares thoughts and sentiments with students, faculty, and staff regarding ongoing coronavirus pandemic prevention, delayed Spring Commencement, and news about fall tuition rates on the Livingston, Alabama campus

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will partner with North Carolina based hands-on learning company Betabox to help implement a workforce development initiative funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor & the Delta Regional Authority. Design and construction of a mobile unit to support a slate of training needs.
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Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the entire university community, and in response to the latest guidance and recommendations from CDC and other public health agencies, the university will transition all on-campus classes to online instruction beginning March 16.

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As ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's Spring Break approaches, please stay tuned to and follow all guidance set forth by CDC and the U.S. State Department, avoiding any travel or interactions that may lead to the spread of COVID-19.

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In light of rapidly changing conditions statewide, the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has canceled on-campus class meetings for the week of March 16-20 in its continuing efforts to help minimize the impact and risks of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the University community.

The University is committed to principles of equality, fairness, and justice, and strives to treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Spring 2020 Commencement Postponed

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has announced plans for honoring spring graduates at commencement exercises on July 31, held in a hybrid format to allow graduates’ families and friends to watch live online.

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the athletic field on campus in honor of alumnus and trustee Terry J. Bunn of Tuscaloosa. The naming comes as the athletic field and Tiger Stadium undergo major renovations and upgrades planned for the coming months. The most visible upgrade thus far is the new synthetic turf.

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Your ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú education is so much more than going to class. Learn more about the countless opportunities to be a part of something great, from service organizations and Greek Life to clubs and much more.

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