The University of Alabama has announced the death of Dr. Autherine Lucy Foster, its first Black student to enroll and attend classes. alnews universityofalabama alabamanewsnetwork
“The UA community is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Dr. Autherine Lucy Foster,” said UA President Stuart R. Bell in a statement. “While we mourn the loss of a legend who embodied love, integrity and a spirit of determination, we are comforted by knowing her legacy will continue at The University of Alabama and beyond.
Bibb Graves Hall was renamed as Autherine Lucy Hall in honor of her on February 25. She had once taken classes in the building. A clock tower on campus is also named for her.In 1952, after graduating from Miles College, she applied to UA but was rejected because of her race. A federal court order later reversed that decision, and Foster attended classes as a student in UA’s College of Education for just three days in 1956. She was removed from campus due to riots and threats against her life.
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