Commercial Music Student Earns Golden Ticket on American Idol
É«»¢ÊÓƵ student earns American Idol golden ticket, reflecting the strength of the School of the Arts.
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Mathews Named Dean of É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s School of Public Health
É«»¢ÊÓƵ has named Suresh Mathews, PhD, dean of the School of Public Health, effective March 2, 2026. In this role, he will guide the school’s continued growth and advance its mission to prepare graduates to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities worldwide.
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Leading with Courage: É«»¢ÊÓƵ Education Faculty Prepare to Provide Professional Development in Ecuador
This spring break, a team of School of Education faculty will travel to Ecuador to build relationships with three schools, provide professional development and assess opportunities for future student involvement. This initiative reflects the School of Education’s commitment to leading with purpose and preparing educators to serve globally.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s 2026 Robbins Lecture Explores Courage, Spiritual Health and the Call to Thrive
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted the 2026 Robbins Lecture on Feb. 26.
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Building Bridges Across Generations: É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s 2026 Trinity Forum Encourages Dialogue and Understanding
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, in partnership with the Office of Community Enrichment, hosted the 2026 Trinity Forum on Feb. 17, bringing together educators, students and community partners for an evening of dialogue centered on generational differences in teaching and learning.
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Alumna Lisa Olson Honored for Distinguished Service in Music Education
Inspired by classroom experiences, she transformed her concern for music programs into purposeful advocacy.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ History Department Hosts Lectures on the Declaration of Independence in Recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted two events in Reid Chapel commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup Student Business Owner Advances to North American Finals of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
Madison Hamilton, a junior marketing and entrepreneurship student at É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Brock School of Business and founder of Stitched By Madison, won the national round of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards and will compete at the North America Regionals in Chicago this March.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Pharmacy Student Selected for Boston Medical Center Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Scholarship
Jon Coley, a third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student at É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has been selected for the competitive Boston Medical Center All-In Committee Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Scholarship, earning the opportunity to complete two consecutive APPE rotations during his fourth year. The achievement highlights both Coley’s dedication to compassionate, inclusive patient care and the strength of McWhorter’s experiential education program, which prepares students for high-impact clinical opportunities nationwide.
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Cumberland School of Law Student Harper Cook Attends National Environmental Law Conference
Harper Cook, a second-year student at É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Cumberland School of Law, recently represented the school at the American Law Institute’s Environmental Law Conference, one of the nation’s leading gatherings for environmental law scholars, practitioners and policymakers.
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Three Questions to Ask Your Student About Academic Success
As midterms approach, the Academic Success Center at É«»¢ÊÓƵ is encouraging families to check in with their students about academic progress. In this Q&A, Bridget Rose, assistant dean of the Academic Success Center, shares three simple but important questions parents can ask this month: Have you checked your midterm grades? How has your attendance been? Have you met with your academic adviser? These conversations can help students identify challenges early, understand course expectations and stay on track for registration and future semesters. Rose also explains what midterm grades mean, why attendance policies matter and how advising appointments support long-term success.
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Helping Students Find Their Path: Inside the Career Development Center
As students begin thinking about majors, internships and life after graduation, the É«»¢ÊÓƵ Career Development Center is ready to help at every stage. In this Q&A, Dora Ditchfield, director of the Career Development Center, and Julie Boyd, director of Parent and Family Engagement, discuss when students should first visit the center, how advisors guide those who are unsure about their major, and the many resources available—from resume reviews and mock interviews to internship support and alumni networking. They also share practical ways parents can encourage students to take ownership of their career planning and make the most of É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s personalized advising.
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Cumberland School of Law Sweeps Region 8 of the National Trial Competition for the 14th Time in 18 Years, Advances to Nationals
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Cumberland School of Law continued its long-standing tradition of excellence in trial advocacy by winning Region 8 of the National Trial Competition (NTC) for the 14th time in 18 years.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Social Work Graduate Student Jake Hughes Advances Fieldwork by Securing Grants
Jake Hughes, a joint Master of Social Work and Master in Theological Studies student at É«»¢ÊÓƵ, recently completed a field placement at Fairfield Preparatory High School as a Mental Health Coordinator intern. During his placement, Hughes worked directly with students, supported drug prevention efforts and helped secure two grants that expanded a robotics program and provided grief kits for students experiencing loss.
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Cumberland School of Law ADR Team Shines at National Counseling Creators Conference and Negotiation Competition
Students represented the school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program at the 2026 competition in Miami.
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From the Sphere to É«»¢ÊÓƵ: Lessons from a Landmark Residency
Adjunct professor and Zac Brown Band drummer Chris Fryar brings Sphere‑stage experience into the classroom.
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Portrait Unveiling Honors É«»¢ÊÓƵ's Founding President Samuel Sherman
The portrait, based upon a photograph taken during Sherman’s term as president from 1842-1852, will be displayed in the Davis Library collection.
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Beeson Divinity School Faculty Publications Published, Reviewed
Beeson professors Frank Thielman and Alex Kirk recently received recognition for their recently-published work, while professor Piotr Malysz has a new chapter out.
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Women’s Golf In Fifth After Day 1 Of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –ÌýThe É«»¢ÊÓƵ women's golf team sits in fifth place after the first day of the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate, hosted by É«»¢ÊÓƵ on Monday at the RTJ at Hampton Cove-Highlands Course (Par 72, 6,039 yards).
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Baseball To Play At No. 7 Auburn Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.Ìý– The É«»¢ÊÓƵ baseball team will go on the road to play at seventh-ranked Auburn Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Plainsman Park. The game can be seen live on SEC Network+.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Women’s Tennis Falls to Lipscomb
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The É«»¢ÊÓƵ Bulldogs women's tennis teamÌýdropped a 5–2 decision to the Lipscomb women's tennis teamÌýSunday afternoon at the É«»¢ÊÓƵ Tennis Center.
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Bulldogs Sweep Wofford 7-0 to Open SoCon Play
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The É«»¢ÊÓƵ men's tennis team opened Southern Conference play in dominant fashion on Saturday, sweeping Wofford College 7-0 at the É«»¢ÊÓƵ Tennis Center. The victory moves the Bulldogs to 7-5 overall and 1-0 in SoCon action.
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Bulldogs Finish Play at Oregon Classic
EUGENE, Ore. - The É«»¢ÊÓƵ softball team finished off play at the Oregon Classic as they took on the hosts, Ducks, for the second time in as many days. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead before the No. 17 Oregon team took control and defeated É«»¢ÊÓƵ 18-2 in five innings. The Bulldogs return home with a 7-13 record on the year.
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Offensive Outburst Propels É«»¢ÊÓƵ To 11-2 Win Over Bowling Green
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.Ìý– The É«»¢ÊÓƵ baseball team scored 11 runs on 16 hits, including four home runs, on its way to an impressive 11-2 win over Bowling Green in the final game of a three-game series Sunday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
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