The University of Alabama on Friday announced two new initiatives honoring the legacy of recently retired U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby alpolitics
The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership will provide specialized coursework and opportunities for undergraduates interested in policy.and his wife, Annette Shelby, a former professor at the university.
“Sen. Shelby has already improved countless lives through his commitment to teaching, research and service, and through these two initiatives, his legacy will forever positively impact our students and our state,” system Chancellor Finis St. John said in a news release. “It's our faculty that drive our educational programs and research programs and that directly translates into benefits for our students,” he said.
How many faculty positions will be funded through the endowment will depend on the numbers of full and associate professors, Dalton said.
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