Board of Trustees Meeting - April 3, 2025

The University of Alabama (UA) System Board of Trustees held a meeting on April 3, 2025, during which they approved several key procurement and budget items. The board approved tuition and fee increases for undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools across UA, UAB, and UAH for the 2025-2026 academic year, with increases ranging from approximately 2.67% to 3.5%, including differentials for certain colleges. They also approved a contract with EAB Global, Inc. for the Navigate 360 software platform at UAH to enhance student success management. Several capital improvement projects were authorized, including a major renovation and expansion of the UAB Education and Engineering Complex with a revised budget increase of over $14 million funded by bond revenues and reserve funds. Other construction projects approved included a new track and field complex at UAH, a cybersecurity research facility renovation, fitness center upgrades, and multiple projects at UA such as the Coleman Coliseum basketball training facility expansion and a student well-being hub. Real estate transactions were also approved, including property acquisitions and lease agreements to support university operations. The board voted unanimously to approve all resolutions related to these procurement and capital projects, reflecting a focus on infrastructure development, technology modernization, and financial sustainability across the UA System.