Developed from an academic extension center established in 1936, the institution became an autonomous institution in 1969 and is today one of three institutions in the University of Alabama System and the only R1 research institution in the state.
The institution was developed from an academic extension center. This academic extension center was established in 1936. The institution became an autonomous institution in 1969. The institution is today one of three institutions in the University of Alabama System research institution in the state. The institution is today one of three institutions in the University of the only R1 research institution in the state.