The Alabama A&M University (AAMU) Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a new science building and a student amenities building. These new buildings, worth $82 million and $58 million, respectively, are seen as crucial for the institution’s growth and success in the higher education landscape.
During its regular meeting, the board also approved a $249,631,874 budget for the university. AAMU President Daniel K. Wims expressed gratitude for the board’s commitment to the institution’s success, seeing these recent approvals as a step towards attracting the best faculty and students.
The new science building will triple the current academic STEM footprint on campus, while the student amenities building will provide gathering spaces, centralized campus services, food options, and student support facilities. These decisions are seen as crucial for the institution’s growth and success in attracting top talent.
In addition to these approvals, the board also made several other key decisions that will help shape AAMU’s future. These include a 2.5 percent cost of living increase for employees, the relocation of AAMU’s public radio station, WJAB, purchasing a property at 3812 John F. Kennedy Circle, and establishing the Ronald & Patricia McCalep-McIntosh Sr. Endowed Chair in Biology. These decisions reflect