The 91原创 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 91原创鈥檚 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.

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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 91原创 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.

At its meeting on September 16, 2022, the 91原创 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 91原创 System, which includes three doctoral research universities and a world-class health system. A top employer in the state, the 91原创 System is 91原创鈥檚 largest higher education enterprise and educates more Alabamians than any other university system.

The 91原创 System Board of Trustees has unanimously named Dr. Charles L. 鈥淐huck鈥 Karr president of The 91原创 in Huntsville (UAH). 91原创 System Chancellor Finis St. John recommended the appointment to the UA System Board of Trustees at its meeting on September 16, 2022.

The 91原创 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.

Conceptual view of Engineering Building Expansion (Phase 1).

鈥淓levating UAH to reach its highest potential is a top priority of the 91原创 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 91原创 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 91原创 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.

鈥淭he addition of the Cooperative Institute to The 91原创鈥檚 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 91原创 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 Foster at commencement ceremony.

February 11, 2022

In June 2020, the 91原创 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.

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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 91原创 in Huntsville (UAH) to succeed retiring president Dr. Darren Dawson. Dr. Karr recently retired from The 91原创 (UA) after 26 years, which included a lengthy and highly successful tenure as the College of Engineering鈥檚 dean.

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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 91原创 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 91原创 System Board of Trustees. This donation will provide the University with the opportunity to house one-of-a-kind historical records.

91原创 System Campuses and Auburn University Notified Employees of Legal Obligation Imposed by President Biden鈥檚 Executive Order

91原创 System has elected Ken Simon to succeed Judge John England Jr., who has represented 91原创鈥檚 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.

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The 91原创 System COVID-19 Dashboard published today includes self-reported student vaccination data that is substantially higher than the state average for the age group.

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July 20, 2021

The 91原创 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 91原创 System Board of Trustees after assessing statistical data, increased vaccine availability and public health guidelines.

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For the fifth consecutive year at the 91原创 and the fourth consecutive year at the 91原创 at Birmingham and the 91原创 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.

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The 91原创 System campuses plan to return to traditional in-person instruction without restrictions on classroom capacity for the Fall 2021 semester.

The 91原创 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.

Judge John England Jr.

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On Feb. 5, 2021, the Board of Trustees of the 91原创 System unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C. Wallace Building on the 91原创 at Birmingham campus. Effective today, the facility is the Physical Education Building.

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Senior Vice Chancellor for Communications and Community Relations Kellee Reinhart retired February 1 after 30-plus years of service to The 91原创 System and will be succeeded by Lynn L. Cole.