Alabama A&M University recently celebrated the retirement and distinguished career of Dr. Matthew Edwards, a longtime physics professor, former dean and founder of AAMU STEM Day whose commitment to teaching, research and mentorship has spanned more than five decades.

2026-10-03T12:00:00-08:00Dr. Matthew Edwards addresses audience during his retirement during his retirement celebration at Alabama A&M University’s Agricultural Research Center./_images/edwardsmainedit.jpgPhysics Professor, Former Dean and STEM Day Founder Retires After More Than 24 Years of Service to AAMUPhysicsProfessor, Former Dean and STEM Day Founder Retires After More Than 24 Years of Service to AAMUhttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/physics-professor-former-dean-and-stem-day-founder-retires-after-more-than-24-years-of-service-to-aamu.html