| Dr. Bessie Mae Holloway, a Mobile County educator, is Auburn
University's first black trustee. She was named by Governor George
Wallace in 1985 to fill an unexpired term. She was reappointed to
a full twelve-year term in 1987. Dr. Holloway is shown greeting Auburn
graduates at commencement. She earned a doctorate in education from
Auburn, a master's from Xavier University in Louisiana, and a bachelor's
from Alabama State. Dr. Holloway became the second woman to serve
on the Board of Trustees. The first, Sue Fincher, served from 1975
through 1979. -- Photo: AU University Relations |
