General Fund budget gives millions to port; UNA to build new stadium; Stillman has new president; UA freezes in-state tuition

The recently signed $3 billion Alabama General Fund budget includes $20 million for upgrades to McDuffie Coal Terminal at the Port of Mobile

General Fund budget gives millions to port

The recently signed $3 billion Alabama General Fund budget includes $20 million for upgrades to McDuffie Coal Terminal at the Port of Mobile. The governor also signed a bill that expands credits that Alabama businesses can receive for using Alabama ports. – AL.com

UNA to build new stadium

The University of North Alabama will build a new multipurpose stadium, and it will be named Bank Independent Stadium. The design process will take 12-18 months, and the stadium could open in 2026 or 2027.  – News 19

Stillman College has new president

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Yolanda W. Page will be Stillman College’s next president, effective July 1. Page is provost and vice president for academic affairs at Savannah State University. She replaces Cynthia Warrick, who announced her retirement last fall. – Alabama Political Reporter

UA schools freeze in-state tuition

In-state tuition has been frozen for the 2023-24 academic year at the University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama in Huntsville. Non-resident students will pay a 3% increase. – The Gadsden Times

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