Trustees

Hugh Culverhouse repeatedly insulted the dean of the University of Alabama Law School, took shots at the university president, demanded to personally approve the hire of professors and expected to be able to wander in and out of classes unannounced, according to several emails obtained Sunday by APR. The emails between Culverhouse and UA officials … Continued

Let me tell you a story. A true story. In the spring of 2014, as Alabama State University found itself mired in controversy stemming from an ongoing forensic audit and investigation, Birmingham attorney and former ASU trustee Donald Watkins stood at a university board meeting and told trustees of a fantastic opportunity to form a … Continued

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter As Alabama State University president Gwendolyn Boyd walked out of a board meeting at which she argued to keep her job, she was smiling and positive. “I think it’s absolutely something we can work through,” Boyd told reporters. It’s not. Trustees set a Dec. 16 hearing to officially address … Continued

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State University board of trustees has suspended school president Gwendolyn Boyd, taking the first step in the termination process. The trustees voted 8-6 to place Boyd on immediate administrative leave and will hold a public hearing to fire her on Nov. 14. Boyd, in her third year … Continued

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