Board of Trustees Annual Meeting - September 11, 2026

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees held its Annual Meeting on September 11, 2026, where multiple academic and administrative items were discussed and approved. Key procurement-related activities included the approval of new degree programs such as a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science, as well as the closure and restructuring of several research centers. The board also approved numerous appointments to endowed chairs and professorships across the system's campuses. Additionally, the Physical Properties Committee reported on construction contracts awarded for interior renovation projects, and the Investment Committee approved fund investments with existing managers. The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval of 11 resolutions related to budget and financial matters. The meeting also included recognition of retiring trustees and administrative leadership changes. Overall, the meeting focused on academic program development, research center management, endowment appointments, and capital improvement projects, with several motions passed unanimously to support these initiatives.