Photos | Bonner / Andrew / Tidwell
The University of South Alabama community met its third and final candidate for president Tuesday, as Dr. Michael Tidwell participated in an open forum two weeks after candidate Jo Bonner did the same. Dr. Damon Andrew, another candidate, participated in an open forum Oct. 15.
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