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Acknowledging UA’s Past

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Acknowledging UA’s Past

Campus Facilities and Markers

2017 Historic marker placed in honor of Autherine Lucy Foster.
2013 Events and website commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.
2010 Clock Tower, Plaza Dedication in honor of Vivian Malone Jones, James Hood and Autherine Lucy Foster. ( watch ceremony )
2004 Markers dedicated for slave graves on UA campus.

Campus Awards and Honors

2019 Commencement ceremonies include the award of an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Arts and Letters to Autherine Lucy Foster.
In 2018 the University’s celebration of female trailblazers included honors for Lucy Foster and Malone Jones.
Student Life honored Autherine Lucy Foster, Vivian Malone Jones and James Hood as a members of its Hall of Fame.
Autherine Lucy Foster, James Hood and Vivian Malone are all listed as important Legends in the 2017 Where Legends Are Made marketing/institutional branding campaign.

Communications

Opening the Doors 2003 40th anniversary recognition of the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.
2003 Alumni Magazine cover story.

Faculty Efforts

2018 Faculty senate proposal to establish Commission on Race, Slavery and Civil Rights.
Dr. Hilary Green’s Hallowed Grounds program and alternative campus tour.
E. Culpepper Clark, former dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, published a book through UA’s Press titled The Schoolhouse Door in 2007.
2004 Faculty senate resolution acknowledging and apologizing for history of slavery at UA.

About Us

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion provides leadership for the University to build on its core principles of inclusiveness in learning environments, programs, workforce and strategic partnerships.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL. 35487
+1 (205) 348-2053
diversity@ua.edu

Recent News

Women Make Up Majority of UA First-Year Law Students for First Time

Aug. 13, 2019

Tears Turn to Success for Graduate Student

Aug. 9, 2019

Miss UA wins Miss Alabama Title : ABC 33/40

June 10, 2019

Autherine Lucy Foster receives Honorary UA Doctorate

May 2, 2019

Dr. G. Christine Taylor

Contact Us

Dr. G. Christine Taylor 313 Rose Admin Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205-348-2053 christine.taylor@ua.edu

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