UA Board Dedicates John H. England Hall

Wall honoring John England's accomplishments

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees dedicated John H. England Jr. Residence Hall June 6.

England was admitted in 1969 to the UA School of Law as a member of its first class to include African Americans.

John England stands with UA officials at plaque naming John England Hall points to wall honoring his accomplishments

Honoring England are, from left, Stuart R. Bell, UA president; Ronald Gray, president pro tempore of the UA Board of Trustees; and Finis E. St. John IV, UA System chancellor.

John England stands with family and friends in front of wall honoring his accomplishments

England was elected as a trustee at The University of Alabama on March 23, 1998.

Family members standing with Judge John England at plaque naming John England Hall

England, shown with his children, was appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court in 1999.

John England standing with child in front of wall honoring his accomplishments

The honor recognized England’s civic leadership, strength of character and impact on the University, the Tuscaloosa community and the state of Alabama.