New Facility will Reshape AAMU Student Experience

During its June 14 meeting, the Alabama A&M University (AAMU) Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new Student Amenities Center. The new $58 million facility will reshape the student experience at AAMU with state-of-the-art gathering spaces, centralized campus services, dining options, and student support offices. The strategic vision for the building allows a transformative connection of East and West campus, creating a transformative AAMU campus and establishing a new hub for activity.

“Our new facility will offer the amenities today’s students expect to experience at a university campus. This, along with other projects, further amplifies our commitment to creating and escalating exceptional student experiences that encourage student success. I commend our Board for recognizing the importance of this needed asset for our students,” said Daniel Wims, AAMU president.



According to Wims, the project along with the construction of a new academic building for science, will transform the campus and also serve the economic vitality of the North Huntsville community.

The modern building is expected to include a food court, flexible theater space, student services offices, the campus bookstore and merchandise shop, conference spaces, a game room, student governance offices, outdoor pavilions, and more.

“This facility takes our student services to the next level and greatly improves our ability to attract and engage students,” says Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Braque Talley. “Students expect quality amenities and comfortable spaces to gather, study, and build community. The student amenities building addresses those needs while also centralizing many of the support and auxiliary services for students.”

The university plans to engage students in the development of finalized offerings and amenities ahead of construction which is scheduled to begin later this year.

(This story image is an initial design concept and does not reflect the final drawings for the facility).

About Alabama A&M University (AAMU)
Founded in 1875 by former slave, Dr. William Hooper Councill, Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Alabama. As a traditional 1890 land-grant institution, “The Hill” is a dynamic and progressive institution with a strong commitment to academic excellence and is the state’s largest producer of minority STEM graduates. Additionally, it is student-friendly and community-focused and functions as a teaching, research and public service institution, including extension. AAMU provides more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs and concentrations, a diverse international faculty, 50 plus student organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised of politicians, educators, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, authors, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage.