Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the names of all of the Presidents of Alabama State University?

1868-1872: Thomas C. Steward (Served as the first principal at the Lincoln School of Marion)
1874-1878: George N. Card
1878-1915: William Burns Paterson
1915-1920: William Beverly
1920-1925: George Washington Trenholm
1925-1961: Harper Councill Trenholm
1961-1962: Robert C. Hatch (interim president)
1962-1981: Levi Watkins
1981-1983: Dr. Robert L. Randolph
1983-1991: Dr. Leon Howard
1991-1994: Dr. Clifford C. Baker
1994-2000: Dr. William H. Harris
2000-2001: Dr. Roosevelt Steptoe (interim president)
2001-2008: Dr. Joe A. Lee
2008-2012: Dr. William H. Harris
2012-2012: Dr. Joseph Silver
2012-2014: Dr. William H. Harris
2014-2016: Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd
2016-2017: Dr. Leon C. Wilson (interim president)
2017-Present: Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr.

2. What were the names of the University?

1867-1874: Lincoln School of Marion
1874-1887: State Normal School and University of Marion
1887-1889: Alabama Colored People's University
1889-1928: State Normal School for Colored Students
1928-1946: State Teacher's College
1946-1954: Alabama State College for Negroes
1954-1969: Alabama State College
1969-Present: Alabama State University

3. Who were the Founders of Alabama State University?

The founders of Alabama State University were nine freed slaves:

Alexander Curtis
Thomas Speed
Nicholas Dale
James Childs
David Harris
Thomas Lee
John Freeman
Nathan Levert
Joey P. Pinch

4. Where can I find out if my relative is an Alabama State University alumni?

You can contact the Archives Department for help with your search. You will be assisted in the use of yearbooks, catalogs, campus newspapers and other materials to help answer your questions.

You may also contact the Alabama State University Alumni Relations Office at 334 229-4280.