ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY NEWS

MLK Convocation Emphasizes Relevance of King’s Views on Poverty (Click Here to View) The guest speaker for ASU’s annual MLK Convocation tied together King’s push for economic equality in the late ’60s with the nation’s current economic struggles.

 

OTHER ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY NEWS

ASU Students Rally in Support of Trayvon Martin’s Family
ASU students added their voices to a national outcry about the shooting death of Travyon Martin, as they staged a peaceful rally in memory of the Florida teenager.


WVAS Receives Professional Awards, New Grant and New Market
WVAS-FM recently garnered several awards, received a major grant and announced that an international radio station now is airing one of its programs.


ASU Co-Hosts Annual Prom Dress Giveaway
Hundreds of excited teenagers lined up at ASU’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome to take part in the annual Prom Dress Giveaway spearheaded by Clearchannel Radio and supported by several local businesses and organizations.


SOS Leaders Win Big at Regional Workshop
Alabama State University’s Student Orientation Services (SOS) racked up two major awards in the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop in Charlotte, N.C.


ASU Helps Celebrate ‘Octavia Spencer Day’ in Alabama
Alabama State University joined local and state leaders Wednesday to help honor Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer.


Third Annual President’s Tour Ready to Hit the Road
ASU is gearing up for its third annual bus tour, which will travel to several cities in Alabama and Georgia to share the University’s story and transformation.


ASU to Offer New Master’s Degree in Applied Technology
Alabama State University aims to meet the needs of technology managers in various areas of the workforce with a new master’s degree program in applied technology.


ASU Symposium Highlights Research and Creative Activities
Scientists, educators, politicians, technology experts, and participants from four universities and colleges will attend ASU’s annual Research and Creative Activity Symposium.


ASU Participates in Selma-to-Montgomery March Commemoration
ASU students, employees and alumni were among thousands who took part in the 47th anniversary observance of the historic Selma-to-Montgomery March in downtown Montgomery on Friday morning.


HBCU Conference Speakers Encourage Focus on Entrepreneurism, Technology, Innovation
Entrepreneurism, technology and innovation were the focus of the second day of ASU’s National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference on Tuesday, March 6.


Final Day of HBCU Conference Focuses on Federal Funding Opportunities
An administrator at the U.S. Department of Energy encouraged ASU and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to take advantage of the many resources available at the federal agency.


Former Presidential Cabinet Member Delivers Address on Health Disparities
Attendees of the inaugural Baines-Woodruff Endowed Lectureship got an opportunity to hear from the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


Hundreds Attend ASU’s Connection Day
High school students and their parents flocked to Alabama State University for the annual Spring Connection Day.


White House Executive Kicks Off ASU HBCU Conference
A White House executive told attendees at ASU’s National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Conference that HBCUs are needed to help achieve a major goal set by the Obama administration.


College of Health Sciences Takes Aim at Health Disparities
ASU’s College of Health Sciences will hold two major events this week to address the problem of health disparities.


National Center to Celebrate 15-Year Anniversary
ASU’s National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a host of special events throughout this year.


ASU Gears Up for Spring Connection Day on March 3
Thousands of high school students and their parents will converge on the campus of Alabama State University for the annual Spring Connection Day 2012.


Department of Energy Administrator to Speak at ASU’s HBCU Conference
An official from the U.S. Department of Energy will address attendees at the second annual HBCU Conference being held at Alabama State University March 5 - 7, 2012.


Students Tap Into Corporate Resources at COBA Business Expo
ASU students welcomed the opportunity to get up close and personal with business leaders from some of the nation’s most successful companies during the COBA Business Expo.


Theatre Students, Faculty Garner Kennedy Center Awards
Students and faculty from ASU’s renowned Department of Theatre Arts brought home four total awards from the national Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.


ASU Gears Up for Spring Connection Day
Thousands of high school students and their parents will converge on the campus of Alabama State University for the annual Spring Connection Day 2012.


Former Presidential Cabinet Member to Speak at ASU's Health Disparities Lecture
ASU’s inaugural Baines-Woodruff Endowed Lectureship on Health Disparities will feature a former member of President George H.W. Bush’s cabinet and leading authority on health care.


University Honors Slain Teen Who Planned to Attend ASU
Alabama State University honored Nicholas Jackson II, a 15-year-old football star and honor student who was killed in a home invasion in Norcross, Ga.


New ASU Softball Facility Named After Noted Faculty Member
ASU’s new softball complex will bear the name of a longtime faculty member who has been a trailblazer in women’s sports.


Black History Month Event Features Women of Civil Rights Movement
ASU continued its celebration of “Black Women in American History and Culture” with a panel discussion featuring women who were active in the modern Civil Rights Movement.


Alumnus Receives Grant from Alabama Power
A recent ASU graduate is off to a great start in his first year as a classroom teacher, with help from a grant he received from Alabama Power.


White House Executive to Speak During Opening of HBCU Conference
The executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will kick off ASU’s second annual HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference.


COBA Holds Technology Camp for Middle School Students
Alabama State University’s College of Business Administration recently hosted more than 200 middle school students at a technology camp.


ASU Hosts Conference to Inspire and Empower Women
ASU’s College of Business Administration recently joined forces with the Small Business Development Center and the Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Change to host a conference celebrating and empowering women.


ASU Representatives Visit Area Schools for ‘Read and Rise’
ASU representatives visited Montgomery-area schools and spent time reading to schoolchildren as part of the University’s 112th Founders’ Week celebration.


ASU Pays Tribute to Presidents and Icons
The ASU family paid tribute to its presidents and icons during the annual Founders’ Week wreath-laying ceremony.


COBA Honors Alumni, Inspires Women, Motivates Youth
ASU’s College of Business Administration recently held three events for its alumni and for members of the community: The Silhouette of Service Awards; the Women 2 Women Conference; and an IT Camp for middle school students.


Founders' Day Convocation Honors ASU’s Legacy
Alabama State University's 112th Founders' Day Convocation capped off a week full of exciting events held in celebration of the University's rich legacy dating back to 1867.


ASU Spotlight: Akia Fleming
From performing in one-woman plays to recording R&B music to teaching the arts, ASU theatre arts alumna Akia Fleming is following her dreams.


Final Construction Phase Begins on New ASU Stadium
Construction on the new Alabama State University multi-purpose football facility is in its final phase.


WVAS Hosts Business After Hours Event
Montgomery area business owners joined ASU’s WVAS-FM for its second Business After Hours networking gathering.


Top Experts to Speak at ASU’s HBCU Conference
Some of the nation’s top experts will deliver keynote addresses during Alabama State University’s upcoming HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference.


ASU to Celebrate its 112th Founders’ Day
Alabama State University will celebrate its 112th Founders' Day with a week of activities honoring the memory of its founders.


ASU Announces 2012 Black History Month Schedule
Join ASU in celebrating Black History Month with a host of programs for the ASU community.


ASU Receives Major Grant from U.S. Department of Defense
Alabama State University has received a research grant from the Department of Defense that could help wounded soldiers.


MLK Convocation Emphasizes Relevance of King’s Views on Poverty
The guest speaker for ASU’s annual MLK Convocation tied together King’s push for economic equality in the late ’60s with the nation’s current economic struggles.


ASU’s Police Department Moves to New Location
The Alabama State University Police Department has moved into a new and improved facility that will allow the department to protect and serve students, staff, faculty and the community better.


ASU’s Police Department Moves to New Location
The Alabama State University Police Department has moved into a new and improved facility that will allow the department to protect and serve students, staff, faculty and the community better.


Second Annual ASU HBCU Conference to be Held in March
Entrepreneurship experts from around the country will converge on Alabama State University’s campus in March for the second annual ASU HBCU Conference.


Second Annual ASU HBCU Conference to be Held in March
Entrepreneurship experts from around the country will converge on Alabama State University’s campus in March for the second annual ASU HBCU Conference.


Deadline Extended for 2012 Spirit of Marion/Tullibody Award Nominations
The deadline to nominate a deserving ASU alumnus for the Spirit of Marion Award or the Spirit of Tullibody Award has been extended to Jan. 11.


ASU Provides Meals for 100 Families
The ASU family teamed up to provide holiday food boxes to 100 area families during the University’s third annual “Yuletide Giving Project.”


ASU Announces Results of Survey on Alabama’s Immigration Law
ASU’s Center for Leadership and Public Policy has conducted a statewide survey to find out what Alabama residents think about the state’s controversial new immigration law.


ASU’s National Center Celebrates 56th Anniversary of Bus Boycott
ASU’s National Center marked the 56th anniversary of the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott with a visit from the Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, pastor of the nationally renowned Abyssinian Baptist Church.


ASU Spotlight: Dr. Kennedy Wekesa
ASU professor and associate dean of the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology will serve as an editorial board member for a well-known publishing group.


ASU, City of Montgomery Partner for Economic Development Summit
Religious and community leaders are invited to attend ASU’s Faith-Based Community Economic Development Summit on Tuesday, Dec. 6.


Nominations Being Accepted for 2012 Spirit of Marion/Tullibody Awards
The deadline to nominate a deserving ASU alumnus for the Spirit of Marion Award or the Spirit of Tullibody Award is January 5, 2012.


Dean Tommie “Tonea” Stewart Honored for Service and Accomplishments
It was a weekend of tears, laughs, applause and celebration, as hundreds gathered Nov. 25-26 to celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Tommie “Tonea” Stewart, dean of ASU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts.


ASU, Baptist Hospital Partner to Demonstrate New ‘Jungle Gym’ Therapy
Alabama State University’s College of Health Sciences is partnering with Montgomery’s Baptist Hospital to provide access to a new physical therapy device for children.