Alabama A&M University paid tribute to its founder, Dr. William Hooper Councill, during its annual Homecoming wreath-laying ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 14, honoring a remarkable legacy of resilience, educational opportunity and service that continues to shape generations of Bulldogs.

2026-10-14T12:00:00-08:00From left, Kim M. Davis, annual fund director; Alabama A&M University President Daniel K. Wims; Corey D. Hawkins Sr., grand master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama; and Jamal Ali, vice president for Marketing, Communication and Advancement, display a $10,000 scholarship contribution during the University's annual Homecoming wreath-laying ceremony Oct. 14, 2026./_images/wreathcheckedit.jpgPrince Hall Masons Present $10,000 Scholarship Gift at Annual Wreath-Laying CeremonyPrinceHall Masons Present $10,000 Scholarship Gift at Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremonyhttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/prince-hall-masons-present-10000-scholarship-gift-at-annual-wreath-laying-ceremony.html