Nick Saban, Stuart Bell to Join Trump In Speaking to Seniors Thursday

The greatest college football coach of all time will join President Donald Trump and outgoing University of Alabama President Stuart Bell in giving remarks to graduating seniors in Tuscaloosa Thursday.

As the Thread has reported, Trump will address seniors and faculty members in a special ceremony at Coleman Coliseum this Thursday, May 1st.

The University still plans to hold its college-specific commencement ceremonies over three days this weekend, during which graduates will be recognized by name.

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The address from Trump is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum, and on Tuesday, the University announced the President will be joined by Nick Saban and Stuart Bell.

"The ceremony will celebrate the UA class of 2025 and feature an address from President Donald J. Trump along with comments from UA President Stuart R. Bell and Nick Saban, former coach of the Crimson Tide football team," UA said in a press release. "Candidates for spring commencement will have priority seating as part of this special event. Free tickets were also offered to graduates’ guests; summer and fall graduates and their guests; as well as a limited number of tickets for faculty, staff and other students."

UA suggests attendees arrive at least two hours early to make it through enhanced security measures in place at the Coliseum, where doors will open at 3 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to park in the Soccer Lot on University Boulevard and shuttle to and from the Coliseum.

A long list of prohibited items, including signs, strollers and umbrellas, can be found here. 

For more on the event and others planned for Thursday, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread.