星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees Elects Steve Roy as New Member
November 3, 2023
The 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees unanimously elected J. Steven Roy to represent the Third Congressional District during its meeting on November 3, 2023.
Capitol Scholars Program provides merit-based opportunities for UA System students to intern in the nation鈥檚 capital
The 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees elected Scott Phelps of Tuscaloosa as its new President pro tempore during its annual meeting in Tuscaloosa on September 1. Phelps has represented 星空无限传媒鈥檚 4th Congressional District on the Board of Trustees since 2015. Prior to his election as President pro tem, he served as Chair of both the Finance and Legal Affairs Committees.
星空无限传媒 System campuses will not increase tuition for 星空无限传媒 residents in 2023-2024 academic year
June 9, 2023
For Immediate Release
UA System Board of Trustees resumes tuition freeze for in-state students as a result of careful fiscal management and the UA System鈥檚 commitment to accessible education
The 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees is heartbroken by the loss of Trustee James Wilson III, who passed on March 11, 2023, after bravely fighting a sudden illness.
星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees Elects Jeff Gronberg as New Member
September 21, 2022
At its meeting on September 16, 2022, the 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees unanimously elected Jeff Gronberg to represent the Fifth Congressional District. The UA System Board of Trustees ensures the effective leadership, management and governance of the 星空无限传媒 System, which includes three doctoral research universities and a world-class health system. A top employer in the state, the 星空无限传媒 System is 星空无限传媒鈥檚 largest higher education enterprise and educates more Alabamians than any other university system.
Dr. Charles L. Karr Named President of The 星空无限传媒 in Huntsville
September 16, 2022
The 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees has unanimously named Dr. Charles L. 鈥淐huck鈥 Karr president of The 星空无限传媒 in Huntsville (UAH). 星空无限传媒 System Chancellor Finis St. John recommended the appointment to the UA System Board of Trustees at its meeting on September 16, 2022.
Investing in a better tomorrow: State, county, city leaders and donors join UAB to break ground on game-changing new genomics building
April 11, 2022
The 星空无限传媒 at Birmingham broke ground Monday, April 11, 2022, for the new Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building and the Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation Conference Center.
UAH receives initial approval from UA System Board of Trustees for major engineering building project
April 8, 2022
鈥淓levating UAH to reach its highest potential is a top priority of the 星空无限传媒 System and the Board of Trustees,鈥 said UA System Chancellor Finis St. John. 鈥淯AH鈥檚 transformation is well underway, thanks to the vision of the Board, the leadership of UAH interim president Dr. Chuck Karr and the resounding support from the Huntsville community and local leaders. We are especially grateful to the 星空无限传媒 State Legislature for supporting this transformative project and passing one of the most significant appropriations in UAH鈥檚 history.鈥
On the heels of the 星空无限传媒 State Legislature passing one of the most significant appropriations in UAH鈥檚 history, the university is poised to fulfill Huntsville鈥檚 STEM workforce needs.
UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort
April 6, 2022
鈥淭he addition of the Cooperative Institute to The 星空无限传媒鈥檚 campus bolsters UA鈥檚 position at the epicenter of water research and operations,鈥 said UA System Chancellor Finis St. John. 鈥淭he opportunity to earn this competitive grant and lead the nation in this transformative work providing exceptional educational opportunities for our students would not be possible without Sen. Richard Shelby鈥檚 support to bring the National Water Center and U.S. Geological Survey partners to our campus.鈥
With transformative support of up to $360 million over the next five years from the federal government, The 星空无限传媒 is poised to become a standard bearer in translating water research into operations that improve the nation鈥檚 ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources.
Autherine Lucy Hall
February 11, 2022
In June 2020, the 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees convened a diverse working group to conduct an in-depth review of named buildings, structures and spaces on UA System campuses relative to its fundamental Shared Values, including diversity, inclusion and respect.
For Immediate Release
Chancellor St. John appoints accomplished higher education administrator as next leader of UAH, pending formal approval by UA System Board of Trustees
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. 鈥 UA System Chancellor Finis St. John today announced that he will recommend Dr. Chuck Karr as interim president of The 星空无限传媒 in Huntsville (UAH) to succeed retiring president Dr. Darren Dawson. Dr. Karr recently retired from The 星空无限传媒 (UA) after 26 years, which included a lengthy and highly successful tenure as the College of Engineering鈥檚 dean.
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby to Donate Official Papers, Records and Materials to The 星空无限传媒
November 5, 2021
For Immediate Release
UA to consider new public policy institute after historic donation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. 鈥 U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) will donate his official Senate papers, records and materials to The 星空无限传媒 at the conclusion of his sixth U.S. Senate term, UA System Chancellor Finis St. John announced today at the UA Institutional meeting of the 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees. This donation will provide the University with the opportunity to house one-of-a-kind historical records.
Federal Order Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for University Employees at UA, UAB, UAH and Auburn University
October 22, 2021
星空无限传媒 System Campuses and Auburn University Notified Employees of Legal Obligation Imposed by President Biden鈥檚 Executive Order
UA System Board of Trustees Elects Kenneth O. Simon to Succeed Judge John H. England Jr.
September 20, 2021
星空无限传媒 System has elected Ken Simon to succeed Judge John England Jr., who has represented 星空无限传媒鈥檚 Seventh Congressional District since his election to the Board in 1998. The UA System Board of Trustees oversees the state鈥檚 largest higher education enterprise and is comprised of 15 elected members and ex-officio member Gov. Kay Ivey.
UA System Student Vaccination Rate Exceeds Statewide Percentage for 18鈥29-Year-Old Demographic
August 30, 2021
For Immediate Release
The 星空无限传媒 System COVID-19 Dashboard published today includes self-reported student vaccination data that is substantially higher than the state average for the age group.
For Immediate Release
July 20, 2021
The 星空无限传媒 System will return to in-person instruction, events and activities for the fall 2021 semester. The UA System Health and Safety Task Force made the recommendation to UA System Chancellor Finis St. John and the 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees after assessing statistical data, increased vaccine availability and public health guidelines.
For Immediate Release
For the fifth consecutive year at the 星空无限传媒 and the fourth consecutive year at the 星空无限传媒 at Birmingham and the 星空无限传媒 in Huntsville, in-state students will not see an increase in base tuition for the 2021 鈥 2022 academic year. In addition, nonresident tuition will not increase for the third sequential year.
For Immediate Release
The 星空无限传媒 System campuses plan to return to traditional in-person instruction without restrictions on classroom capacity for the Fall 2021 semester.
UAB Named America's Best Large Employer
February 11, 2021
The 星空无限传媒 at Birmingham is no ordinary institute of higher education. Not only are its 23,000 employees responsible for the education and well-being of more than 22,000 students, but many have also been tasked with caring for thousands of pandemic-stricken patients.
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