Huston-Tillotson Partners with Amazon to Launch 24-Hour Hub Locker
Tuesday Dec, 17 2024
Austin, Texas – December 17, 2024 — Huston-Tillotson University (HT) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Amazon to enhance student and campus life. Through this collaboration, Amazon has installed a state-of-the-art Amazon Hub Locker outside of the Davage-Durden Student Union, allowing students, faculty, and staff to pick up their packages conveniently 24 hours a day.
This partnership demonstrates HT’s commitment to innovation and student satisfaction by providing a secure and flexible package delivery option. The Amazon Hub Locker gives users a seamless way to retrieve their orders at their convenience, eliminating the need to wait during traditional package delivery hours.
“This partnership with Amazon reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a modern and student-centered campus,” said Shaquille Dillon, Vice President for Marketing, Strategy, Impact, and Innovation. “The Amazon Hub Locker is more than just a delivery solution; it’s a resource that ensures our campus community has access to the tools they need in a way that fits their busy schedules,” said President Wallace.
Located in the heart of the Bluebonnet Hill, the Locker is designed to enhance convenience while supporting HT’s efforts to create a dynamic and tech-enabled campus. Hub with only be for Amazon deliveries and will be available in January 2025.
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Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. Huston-Tillotson University is an independent, church-related, historically Black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to nurture a legacy of leadership and excellence in education, connecting knowledge, power, passion, and values. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
