HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In a recent decision at Alabama A&M University (AAMU), President Daniel K. Wims received overwhelming support from the Board of Trustees. During their June 14 meeting, trustees present unanimously voted to extend Wims' contract until December 31, 2030. According to the AAMU press release, the decision was made with all present trustees besides two, highlighting the board's confidence in Wims' leadership.
“I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for entrusting me to continue to serve this institution, its faculty, staff, students and alumni. The collective commitment and dedication of our administrative team, faculty and staff is to be commended. As we continue to move forward, I am confident that our focused efforts for growth and success will be met with great enthusiasm and acceptance,” said Wims.
Wims assumed the AAMU presidency in January 2022 after serving as Provost and Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs for twelve years. Under his leadership, AAMU has achieved notable milestones, such as reaching its highest-ever enrollment of 6,633 students in fall 2023, including a record-breaking freshman class. The university also launched new academic programs and secured approvals for key infrastructure projects, including a new Student Amenities Center and Science Building.
Additionally, AAMU’s Marching Maroon and White Band made history as the first HBCU band to lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and AAMU experienced a record-breaking homecoming attendance of 26,391 fans in the stadium and over 55,000 on campus with a fundraising total of $1.4 million, the largest in its history. Looking ahead, AAMU is set to commemorate its 150th anniversary in 2025.
