More: What to know about President Trump's University of Alabama speech The group plans to march toward Coleman Coliseum, site of the Trump appearance, that evening. They're aware there may be ...

The University of Alabama hasn’t had a speaker at its main commencement event in 18 years – until this week. Here’s why.

Expect tight security on Thursday, May 1 for President Donald Trump's appearance at the University of Alabama's Coleman Coliseum.