Overview of Alabama A & M University

Mission Statement

While much has changed on "The Hill", AAMU still maintains its commitment to its Mission: Excellence in education and a scholarly environment in which inquiring and discriminating minds may be nourished. The education of students for effective participation in local, state, regional, national, and international societies. The search for new knowledge through research and its applications. The provision of a comprehensive outreach program designed to meet the changing needs of the larger community. Programs necessary to adequately address the major needs and problems of capable students who have experienced limited access to education. Integration of state-of-the-art technology into all aspects of University functions. Alabama A&M University, in cooperation with businesses, industrial and governmental agencies, and other institutions, provides a laboratory where theory is put into practice in a productive environment.

Quick Facts

At a Glance