Montgomery is once again drawing visitors eager to learn from its rich and pivotal history. Boston University has launched a new Hub Cocurricular program that brings students to Montgomery, Alabama, to explore the city’s deep ties to the American Civil Rights Movement.
The program, highlighted in a recent Boston University news report, gives students an immersive, on-the-ground experience in one of the most historically significant cities in the country. Montgomery served as a central stage for landmark moments in the Civil Rights Movement, and the city’s museums, memorials, and historic sites continue to educate and inspire visitors from across the nation and beyond.
Cocurricular programs like this one go beyond the traditional classroom, pairing academic study with real-world engagement. By traveling to Montgomery, Boston University students have the opportunity to connect with the places, stories, and legacy that shaped American history — an experience that no textbook alone can replicate.
For Montgomery, the recognition is a welcome affirmation of the city’s enduring role as a destination for learning, reflection, and civic engagement. Programs that bring students and scholars to explore the city’s history also support local institutions, tourism, and the broader community mission of preserving and sharing that legacy with new generations.
As fall 2026 gets underway, Montgomery continues to stand as a living classroom — one that universities across the country are increasingly turning to as they seek meaningful, real-world educational experiences for their students.
Sources: Boston University
