Alabama A&M University News September 26, 2022 Alabama A&M University (AAMU) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. National Parks Service for the Phase I Restoration and Renovation of Carnegie Hall Library. The AAMU project team is led by Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian, executive director of research and sponsored programs, the principal investigator and project director. Dr. Lynda Batiste, interim vice president of business and finance, will serve as co-principal investigator. Dr. Majed Dweik is vice president for research and economic development. Carnegie Hall Library is one of 11 Neoclassical Revival buildings that showcases a national trend of campus building design. Rebuilt in 1906 after being destroyed by fire, it is believed to be the oldest extant building on the university's campus, retains a high level of integrity, and contributes to the Alabama A&M University Historic District. "AAMU is excited about this award and the opportunity to preserve this significant structure," said Dr. Qian. "We are grateful for the support and assistance from the Huntsville Historic Foundation, the City of Huntsville, the Normal Historic District Preservation Association, Senator Tommy Tuberville and Congressman Mo Brooks." LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant HBCU Library Alliance (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> ldenard@hbculibraries.org<mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org> "Transforming for Tomorrow while Preserving the Past." Sandra M. Phoenix, Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance 678-210-5801 ext. 101 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/