Written by: Office of the President March 26, 2020 The University has issued an emergency declaration, a proactive measure that will give the University more flexibility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Declaration of University State of Emergency The declaration is a governmental procedural action that will allow UAH: Exemption from some purchasing regulations Formally notify the state of Alabama and the federal government of the current emergency situation for the campus Claim the university’s share of any state or federal aid that may be available during or after this event