'American Airlines Living Your Dream' Profiles Miami Business Leader James A. Champion Sep 4, 2008
After living in an orphanage for the remainder of his childhood, Champion won a partial scholarship to Alabama A&M University. In 1963, he left New York City for Alabama with only $27 in his pocket. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Voter registration explodes Sep 3, 2008
For example, the office has about 1,200 applications to process from a voter registration drive at Alabama A&M University, Hairston said. The drive was held when students were returning to campus for the fall semester, she said. (AL.com)
Convention can wait, councilman says Aug 26, 2008
" Dr. Susan C. Brown, who serves as an assistant to the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Alabama A&M University, was elected as a pledge delegate to U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, but she said she's proud that she'll instead be able to cast her vote for the first African-American nominee for the Democratic Party. "I remember Sen. Obama's address to the 2004 convention in Boston and how electrifying his message was to the delegation," Brown said. "We all knew, unequivocally, at that time,... (AL.com)
Councill Training reunion honors success, sacrifice Aug 23, 2008
At Alabama A&M University, there was the A&M Laboratory High School, a private school. Tuition was charged, and no buses were provided. (AL.com)
Local office candidates to appear before AEA Jul 29, 2008
Horn's mother, Alabama A&M University assistant professor Josephine L. Horn, qualified for the District 5 school board seat held by Alta Morrison. Other District 5 school board qualifiers include Morrison; Susan Currie and Isaiah Ashe. (AL.com)
Judge refuses to remove 4 A&M trustees Jul 24, 2008
(AP) - A judge has refused to block four Alabama A&M University trustees from serving on the board. Circuit Judge William Shashy asked attorneys Tuesday to present examples of Alabama law that support their arguments within five days, but he isn't expected to issue a ruling for several weeks. (WSJA.com, AL)
Jennings is suing A&M trustees Jul 19, 2008
Former Alabama A&M University President Dr. Robert Jennings is suing the board of trustees that dismissed him, seeking reinstatement and back pay. The suit, filed late Thursday afternoon in Madison County Circuit Court, claims, among other issues. (AL.com)
Wildcat all stars play for South team Jul 17, 2008
The AHSAA s All-Star Week concludes Friday on the campus of Alabama A&M University with the North-South football game. Article Rating. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
University exhibit explores violence of civil rights era Jul 14, 2008
The State Black Archives Research Center and Museum on the Alabama A&M University campus will feature the photographic exhibit "Courage Under Fire: The 1961 Burning of the Freedom Riders Bus" through Aug. 29. The exhibit highlights the extreme violence in Alabama during the civil rights era. (AL.com)
Cooper prepares for presidency of S.C. State Jul 1, 2008
Professionally, he has been vice president of academic affairs at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Ala. and also a dean at Tuskegee University for eight years, where he supervised research and outreach for economics, construction, business and health programs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
City's growth nears record Jun 26, 2008
"There are individuals who see the expansion on the periphery and see it as signs of future growth," said Gooding, an urban planning specialist at Alabama A&M University. "I'm afraid I'm one of those who raise questions about where we are going and what are the implications? Once you annex, there are responsibilities you take on in terms of roads and security and fire protection and so forth. This can become an enormous problem and pose challenges for the city.". (AL.com)
Gas, jail big items in county budget Jun 24, 2008
He said he also wants to talk to Alabama A&M University about making biodiesel fuel for county garbage trucks. Biodiesel fuel, usually made from vegetable, canola or soy oil, is clean burning and can be used in any diesel engine. (AL.com)
Black Arts Festival features hip-hop, R&B, blues acts Jun 23, 2008
Like last year, the festival will be held at the Alabama A&M University. And, as always, the festival is free. (AL.com)
Riley reappoints 4 Alabama A&M trustees that Senate rejected Jun 12, 2008
(AP) Gov. Bob Riley has reappointed four Alabama A&M University trustees who were unanimously rejected by the Senate Confirmations Committee in May. David Slyman Jr. of Huntsville; Leroy C. Richie of Birmingham, Mich. (AL.com)
S.C. State board names Cooper as new president Jun 8, 2008
Previously, he was vice president of academic affairs at Alabama A&M University. He also served as a professor and dean at Tuskegee University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Berry named Johnson principal May 17, 2008
He holds degrees in teaching and educational administration from Alabama A&M University. Berry is pursuing a doctoral degree in education from Alabama A&M.. (AL.com)
Schmitz claims she's targeted May 6, 2008
Thomas resigned after The Times reported on his efforts to influence members of the Alabama A&M University board of trustees and after officials at several historically black colleges and universities said they'd had little or no contact with him since his appointment by Riley in 2003. "Although there appears to be little to no work product generated by Mr. Thomas, he, like Ms. Schmitz, claims that a major part of his job is 'making connections' with people who may be able to help HBCUs," Watson... (AL.com)
S.C. State names finalists for president Apr 23, 2008
He was vice president of academic affairs at Alabama A&M University and dean of animal science at Tuskegee University. Cooper is a graduate of Florida A&M University and received his master s degree from Tuskegee University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Trustees eye two for interim leader Apr 20, 2008
Alabama A&M University trustees were unable to agree Friday on an interim president for the school, but narrowed the field to two men they are inviting to campus next week for interviews. After meeting in closed session for about three hours, the board was split with five votes for Dr. Carl Marbury, a former Alabama A&M president, and five for Dr. Harold Wade, former president of Atlanta Metropolitan College. (AL.com)
A&M may be hit with $5.76M loss Apr 20, 2008
The state is projecting reduced revenue for the coming fiscal year and Alabama A&M University could face a drop of about $5. 76 million, according to Charlie Rucker, vice president for finance. (AL.com)
A&M trustees to meet on leader Apr 19, 2008
Alabama A&M University trustees are expected to consider appointing an interim president for the school when they meet at 10 a.m. today in the Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room of the School of Business. But the attorney representing former President Robert Jennings said there is reason to believe the board will talk about issues related to their recent dismissal of Jennings, which he is challenging. (AL.com)
A&M health center nearer Apr 18, 2008
Plans for a long-awaited health and wellness center at Alabama A&M University are moving forward this semester even as the campus contends with a high-profile change in leadership. A Huntsville planning subcommittee Wednesday morning reviewed design plans that call for a 68,000-square-foot building that will offer students a range of recreational and health facilities, including a pool, basketball courts and a bowling alley. (AL.com)
Ex-president will take his case to court Apr 2, 2008
Alabama A&M University President Dr. Robert Jennings was fired by the board of trustees in a 7-1 vote Monday morning but will not leave without a fight. "He feels like this was an absolute travesty of justice," said his attorney, John Saxon of Birmingham. (AL.com)
Jennings alternately praised, criticized during tenure Apr 2, 2008
Dr. Robert Jennings was never trustees' first pick to become the 10th permanent president of Alabama A&M University. They voted 5-4 to offer him the job on Dec. 16, 2005, after their unanimous first choice, Dr. Julian Earls, then director of NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, had turned them down in October. (AL.com)
Trustees pick team to run transition Apr 2, 2008
For the next couple of weeks, Alabama A&M University won't have a president. After the board of trustees voted Monday to remove President Dr. Robert Jennings, they discussed the appointment of an interim president but ultimately approved a motion by trustee Judge Lynn Sherrod that creates a "transition team" and a plan to run the school for the next two weeks. (AL.com)
Will trustees act on Jennings today? Apr 1, 2008
What action, if any, Alabama A&M University trustees will take regarding President Robert Jennings could be decided today. The board, which continued its February meeting and further discussed matters pertaining to Dr. Jennings on March 20, will reconvene at 10 a.m. today on campus in the Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room of the School of Business. (AL.com)
Slain A&M grad was weeks away from a new life Mar 22, 2008
Glover, a December graduate of Alabama A&M University, had planned to move to Minnesota shortly after graduation to begin his first job, but friends said delays kept him in Huntsville. The 23-year-old Tuskegee native's plans were cut short early Tuesday when he was shot to death in the back of his 2006 Chevrolet Silverado shortly after midnight. (AL.com)
UA, UAB among finalists competing for $100,000 Alabama Launchpad award Mar 7, 2008
Their competition includes five teams from the University of Alabama, one from the University of Alabama at Huntsville and one from Alabama A&M University. Alabama Launchpad was designed by the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama to increase the number of high-growth entrepreneurs in Alabama and create a network to help entrepreneurs succeed. (Birmingham Business Journal)
Photo Release -- Eighteen Northrop Grumman Employees Receive Honors During Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference Feb 18, 2008
In addition, he chairs numerous university boards, including the Business Industry Consortium at Alabama A&M University and the Engineering Advisory Board at North Carolina A&T State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Howard University and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Administration from George Washington University. (Primezone Releases)
Boiled Peanuts Pack Big Antioxidant Punch Nov 2, 2007
(Credit: Courtesy of Lloyd Walker, Alabama A&M University. . (Science Daily)
The Weight Is Over! The BET Foundation Presents Its 3rd Annual Summer Camp for Girls May 24, 2007
This year's campsite will be the Alabama 4-H Youth Development Center located in Columbiana, AL and the program is a collaborative effort between the BET Foundation and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, including Alabama A&M University and Auburn University ... The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, delivers research-based educational programs that enable people to improve... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FAU deal hurts universities' budget pleas Apr 14, 2007
In 2005, less than two years after he joined FAU, he was a finalist for the top spot at Alabama A&M University. In December, he made an early cut for the president's job of FAMU but ultimately lost to James Ammons, former president of North Carolina Central University. (The Palm Beach Post)
Alabama scientists to examine potential of large-scale irrigation Jun 30, 2006
Other schools participating the UA main campus, Alabama A&M University, and. "This really does affect Birmingham, not just the rural areas of south Alabama," McNider said Thursday. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Plummer Chosen By NCAA To Particpate In Expert Coaches Academy May 25, 2006
Anthony Jones, Alabama A&M University, head football coach. Brian Jones, University of Missouri, running backs coach. (Cornellbigred.com)
First lady highlights education, AIDS in West Africa Jan 18, 2006
The colleges are: Chicago State University, Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, Tougaloo College in Mississippi, South Carolina State University, the University of Texas-San Antonio and Alabama A&M University. "These textbooks will be created in Africa so they will represent the unique experiences of African students," Mrs. Bush told about 500 students, all dressed navy pants or skirts, white shirts and navy ties stamped with the school emblem. (USA Today -- World)
Unique town name is just Normal to Illinois community Jan 1, 2006
But Alabama's Normal is only a postal designation for Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, and has no local government or city structure, said Jerome Saintjones, a university spokesman. Around Illinois' Normal, officials suspect their unique name may have had a hand in three decades of growth, helping to make McLean County Downstate's fastest growing county between 1990 and 2000. (Chicago Sun-Times)
