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Auburn BOT names Steven Leath Auburn’s 19th President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the Auburn University Board of Trustees unanimously selected Iowa State University President Steven Leath after a six-month national search. The University announced that Leath starts on July 15, and replaces Jay Gogue, who announced his retirement in September. Trustee Raymond Harbert said, “This is a … Continued
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March 21, 2017

Separate Board for Two Year College System Passes Alabama House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 23, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 191, which creates a new Board of Trustees to oversee the State’s two year college system.  SB191 was sponsored by state Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) and was carried in the Alabama House by Representative Steve McMillan (R-Minette). Rep. … Continued
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April 27, 2015

UAB Basketball Win Provides Encouragement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporters On Saturday, March 14, the UAB Men’s basketball team won the Conference USA basketball tournament and an automatic trip to the NCAA Basketball Playoffs. The win gave momentum to the UAB supporters who are campaigning for the State legislature to reform the University of Alabama Trustee to give the … Continued
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March 17, 2015

UAB Football Supporters Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 10 an estimated 250 supporters of UAB football came to the state house in Montgomery to protest for the return of the sport to the Birmingham University. State Representative Jack Williams (R from Vestavia) led the crowd. Rep. Williams said that while he is happy for … Continued
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March 11, 2015

Dean and Wiggins Out at ASU

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 25 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) removed Alabama State University (ASU) Board of Trustees member circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins (D) after Wiggins refused to resign for the good of the school. ASU BOT Chairman Elton Dean resigned at the governor’s request on Thursday, July 24. In … Continued
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July 28, 2014

Attorney General’s Offices Takes over Investigation at ASU

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Montgomery Advertiser reported on Sunday, April 27 that the state Attorney General’s office will take over an investigation into allegations of improper use of state dollars at Alabama State University. The Montgomery Advertiser reported that Attorney General Luther Strange has recused himself from the investigation and has appointed … Continued
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April 29, 2014

Knight Retires from Alabama State University

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, April 25th, longtime Alabama State University Executive Vice President and State Representative John Knight (D) from Montgomery has retired from the historically Black college in Montgomery. Representative Knight’s retirement is just four months after the Alabama State University Board of Trustees (BOT) chose ASU alum, Dr. Gwendolyn … Continued
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April 25, 2014
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Alabama State University Selects Gwendolyn Boyd as New President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 20 the Alabama State University Board of Trustees chose ASU alum, Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd to serve as its new president. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) presided over the meeting at the historically Black college in Montgomery.  Gov. Bentley said in a statement afterwards that, “I think … Continued
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December 23, 2013