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2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Tuscaloosa
  • January 23, 2024
  • Posted by: Wendi Williams
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Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Reconstructed architectural features of the Capitol building when Tuscaloosa was the state's capital from 1826-1846. Designed by state Architect William Nichols, this archaeological site uses actual bricks and stonework from the original Capitol building to outline the ground floor plan and the partial rotunda. Several of the massive columns have been repaired and placed on their original sites.

Serving Tuscaloosa County

Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Alabama A&M University (AAMU), like many organizations, began resuming in-person activities for 2022. Today, we provide learning opportunities to urban and suburban audiences in person and through virtual platforms, such as Zoom, Facebook Live, and Nearpod. Visit www.aces.edu/go/Programs to explore and register for upcoming Urban Extension programs and services.

Making a Difference

In 2022, county Extension staff in the Tuscaloosa area delivered 19 hybrid training sessions and nine special events. Program participants learned best practices in the areas of Alabama 4-H youth development and animal science.

  • 2.5 Full-Time Equivalents
  • 1+ Counties Served
  • 136 Urban Extension Direct Contacts
  • 74 Urban Extension Indirect Contacts

Tuscaloosa Urban Center Program Impacts

Urban Extension activities resulted in the following impacts:

  • 3,028 youth attended STEM Day and 862 youth ages 5 to 18 visited the Mobile STEM Lab. These students used the engineering design process to solve technical and scientific problems.
  • 200 participants at Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit learned best management practices regarding goat and sheep reproduction, biosecurity measures, and how to increase agribusiness revenue.

Alabama Extension Highlights

  • In 2022, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, consisting of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, developed the 2022–2026 Strategic Plan: Extending Knowledge, Improving Lives (www.aces.edu/blog/topics/about-us/2022-2026-strategic-plan-extending-knowledge-improving-lives/). It serves as a living document to guide programmatic, organizational, and budgetary decisions for the organization.
  • In addition, Alabama Extension launched a yearlong marketing campaign called Discover Alabama Extension to increase awareness and visibility of Alabama Extension programs and services offered across the state.

Urban Extension Highlights

  • Alabama Extension at AAMU launched a new newsletter titled Urban Extension News that features articles, publications, timely news, a spotlight on partners, and upcoming events. Visit www.aces.edu/go/UENews to subscribe.
  • Urban Extension staff secured $6.1 million in competitive and noncompetitive grant funds for 2022-2023.

State Office–Alabama A&M University

Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama A&M University

4900 Meridian St., Huntsville, AL 35810

Phone: (256) 372-5710

Visit www.aces.edu/directory for statewide office locations.

Tuscaloosa County Extension Office 

Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Annex

2513 7th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Phone: (205) 349-4630

John Cameron, County Extension Coordinator

Visit www.aces.edu/go/directory for a listing of additional Alabama Extension offices and staff.

Find Us Online

  • Alabama Extension Calendar: www.aces.edu/calendar
  • Alabama Extension at AAMU Facebook: @AlabamaExtensionAAMU
  • Instagram: @aamuextension
  • X (Formerly Twitter): @AAMUExtension

More Impacts

Visit Program Success Stories at www.aces.edu/blog/category/about-us/aamu/ to find more Urban Extension impact data.