Alabama A&M University
Reference reviewed October 12, 2026
Institutional history
Founding reference: 1875.
Alabama A&M’s history distinguishes the legislative action in 1873 from the university’s organization in 1875. William Hooper Councill’s work as its first principal and president is central to that beginning.
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Conference membership: SWAC. Official conference membership list ↗
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