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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.
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students at DISL

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Dr. Lee Stanton and a group of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students will work and study at Dauphin Island Sea Lab for the coming weeks as part of the Sea Lab's University Programs summer session, which kicked off on Monday.

Human Trafficking 101 Class

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Police Department will host a one-day human trafficking awareness class on Wednesday, June 12. The event offers training free of charge for law enforcement, first responders, prosecutors, judges, probation officers, victim service providers, social workers, healthcare professionals, and educators.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Spring 2019 Commencement

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will honor nearly 700 graduates during spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4, during two ceremonies. Both ceremonies will be held in Pruitt Gymnasium on the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú campus, with presidential receptions open to all graduates and their guests held prior to each ceremony.

Dr. Valerie Pope Burnes, associate professor of history at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, will preside over the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Alabama Historical Association when it convenes in Tuscaloosa from April 25-27. Burnes was elected president of the Association in April 2018, and will finish out her term as president at the Tuscaloosa meeting.
While helping small farms in Alabama, researchers at The University of Alabama and the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú hope to provide agricultural solutions that assist a class of nutritious vegetables to last longer in supermarkets and kitchens.
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has announced a $1.38 million-dollar grant funded by the National Science Foundation for a partnership with Bevill State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Demopolis City Schools, and University Charter School to enhance STEM curriculum for students. Dubbed Project INSPIRE, the project allows for a total of 20 individual scholarships and 13 stipends over five years for those pursuing STEM careers.
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú student athletes at True Vine

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has announced a partnership with The True Vine Foundation, in Eutaw, Alabama, that will provide unique new learning and team-building experiences for the University community.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students in Athletic Training Center

In 1989, the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú (then Livingston University) became the first public institution in Alabama approved to offer a bachelor of science in athletic training. Now, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has also become the first approved by its state and national accrediting bodies to offer a master’s degree in athletic training. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú who want to enter the field can even earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a single program in only five years.

A group from the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú explored the historic Fort Tombecbe recently to learn more about Sumter County’s French history. The tour was part of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú International Programs Year of France series. A picnic on the grounds and tour of the archaeological site was led by site director Dr. Ashley Dumas.

Life at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

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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