Education Alabama A&M plans to buy, transform BSC campus into branch This initiative could transform the educational landscape of Birmingham. StaffApril 30, 2024
Legislature Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2024
Education Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers Stillman has already begun accepting students who the announcement has impacted. StaffApril 2, 2024
Education The W offers scholarship opportunities to Birmingham Southern College students The W is dedicated to helping Birmingham-Southern students throughout this period of change. StaffMarch 29, 2024
Education Birmingham-Southern College to close its doors on May 31 after financial struggles BSC has been a cornerstone in Birmingham for over 100 years, contributing significantly to the local economy. Bill BrittMarch 27, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell laments closure of Birmingham-Southern College “This is a great loss not only for the Birmingham community but for the entire state of Alabama," she said. StaffMarch 27, 2024
Opinion Opinion | A deal that’s too good for Alabama to pass up Birmingham-Southern generates $97.2 million each year in direct economic impact. Chairman of the Birmingham Business Alliance Joe HamptonMarch 19, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s bailout for Birmingham-Southern sets risky precedent The wisdom of such intervention is questionable at best and disastrous at worst. Bill BrittMarch 15, 2024
Opinion Opinion | State treasurer: If Birmingham-Southern College closes, it’s on them I stand by my decision to deny using Alabama taxpayer dollars for a loan to an institution that I believe has been grossly mismanaged. State Treasurer Young BoozerFebruary 8, 2024
Education Sewell, Aderholt urge state to issue loan to Birmingham-Southern State Treasurer Young Boozer denied the college’s loan application in October, citing the college as a “terrible credit risk.” Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023