Who he was
- Dr. John Garrick Hardy was an alumnus, professor, and longtime administrator at Alabama State University.
- He served the university for more than 35 years in various roles, including leadership in student services.
Education
- Began his education at Alabama State (then a laboratory school).
- Earned:
- Bachelor’s degree from Alabama State
- Master’s degree from Iowa State University
- Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin
Legacy
- The J. Garrick Hardy Student Center on campus is named in his honor.
- This building serves as a major hub for student life, housing offices like financial aid, student accounts, dining, and gathering spaces.
- He also left behind archival materials (books, documents, photographs) to the university.
Why he matters
Dr. Hardy is remembered as a key figure who helped shape student services and campus life at Alabama State, which is why one of the university’s central facilities bears his name.