Board of Trustees UAB Institutional Meeting - February 6, 2026

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees held the UAB Institutional Meeting on February 6, 2026, where multiple academic and administrative items were considered and approved. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of new academic degree programs such as the Bachelor and Master of Public Policy at UA, a proposed PhD in Health Physics at UAB, and a Doctor of Engineering degree in Engineering Management at UAH. The board also approved numerous administrative actions including the establishment and renaming of endowed professorships and centers, as well as the closure of inactive research centers. Financial oversight was addressed through the approval of the 2025 fiscal year financial statements, with Price Waterhouse Coopers presenting audit results confirming clean opinions and no significant issues. Investment and finance committees reported on fund manager terminations and investments, and the physical properties committee recommended approval of 19 agenda items related to campus facilities. The meeting also highlighted initiatives supporting veterans, experiential learning programs, and faculty development, reflecting ongoing commitments to workforce development and research excellence. Motions for all procurement and budget-related items were unanimously approved by the board.