Hobdy among finalists to lead county schools Mar 28, 2008
Quick holds a bachelor's degree from Birmingham-Southern College and a master's degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Eufaula Tribune 2008. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
3/4/08 General ReleaseCharland Named Strength and Conditioning Director Mar 5, 2008
Prior to his stint at Ohio State, Charland served three years as head strength and conditioning coach at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Ala. He initiated the strength and conditioning program in BSC's transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division I and was involved in the design of the college's strength and conditioning facility. (Slubillikens.com)
Minor League Report: Brandon Hynick Feb 23, 2008
The story of Hynick, 22, the Rockies' eighth-round pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft out of Birmingham-Southern College, is a tale of how throwing strikes wins games. In 42 pro games, all but one of them starts, he has 215 strikeouts and 40 walks, and has gone 20-8 with a 2. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
South Alabama hires its 1st football coach Feb 16, 2008
Jones, a 45-year-old Mobile native who spent the past two years at Birmingham-Southern College, where he restarted a football program dormant since 1939, was given a five-year contract at South Alabama. His salary will be $275,000. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jones hired as South Alabama's first coach Feb 15, 2008
(AP) -- Birmingham-Southern College coach Joey Jones apparently has been hired as South Alabama's first football coach -- a move that takes him back to his native Mobile and eventually into the Sun Belt Conference. Jones, 45, met with his BSC team in a closed session about 4 p.m. Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
The year of champions Jan 1, 2008
Pell City defensive lineman Marlon Sanders inks a letter with the University of West Alabama, while Sylacaugas Robert Barnett signs to play for the newly-reformed football team at Birmingham-Southern College. Sylacauga senior pitcher Tinsley Smallwood becomes the first from her program in six years to sign with a college, inking a letter to play with Central Alabama Community College for the next two seasons. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
News in 2007: June Dec 25, 2007
Cochran, 18, is a resident of Helena and a student at Birmingham-Southern College. Katie Boyd, 21, of Pelham took third runner-up after finishing as first runner-up last year. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Foley wide receiver gets top award from ASWA Dec 12, 2007
Jones was recognized Tuesday at the Mr. Football/Player of the Year luncheon hosted at Birmingham-Southern College by The Birmingham News. Jones, a 6-foot-4, 215-pounder, finished with 68 catches for 1,133 yards and 15 touchdowns. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors Dec 11, 2007
26 Birmingham-Southern College, Preston Goldfarb, 3. 17 Bradley University, Jim DeRose, 3. (Gozags.com)
Local construction companies honored by state builders and contractors association Nov 23, 2007
Infrastructure/heavy, Saiia Construction LLC (winner), Plant Gorgas Rattlesnake Dam, and Saiia Construction LLC (merit award), Gorgas Steam Plant Gypsum Storage Facility; institutional under $5 million, Golden & Associates Construction (winner), Southside Baptist Church Addition & Alterations, and Brice Building Co. (merit award), Ronald McDonald House; institutional $5 million to $10 million, Brasfield & Gorrie LLC (winner), Birmingham-Southern College Sports Fields Project - Phase I, and B.L.... (Birmingham Business Journal)
More of this story Nov 22, 2007
"Lederryus Benson, senior linebacker for Andalusia, joins Berry as one of 42 finalists for the ASWA Mr. Football award. Benson will be considered as one of three finalists for Class 4A Lineman of the Year. The ASWA will hold its annual Mr. Football/Player of the Year banquet at Birmingham-Southern College on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at noon. The banquet is sponsored by the Birmingham News.A back and lineman of the year will be chosen in each classification and the AISA with Mr. Football coming from one... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Andy, Florala players Mr. Football finalists Nov 21, 2007
The ASWA will hold its annual Mr. Football/Player of the Year banquet at Birmingham-Southern College on Tues. Dec. 11, at noon. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Concert celebrates pipe organ Oct 25, 2007
He studied music and organ at Birmingham-Southern College and at Northwestern University, where he earned a master's degree in music. He also has performed in Massachusetts, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama and Maryland. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Texas company to produce Samford energy drink Oct 11, 2007
Other area schools with a similar energy drink are Birmingham-Southern College, University of Alabama at Huntsville, University of North Alabama and University of West Alabama. HAVOC is owned by. (Birmingham Business Journal)
News Briefs Oct. 10, 2007 Oct 10, 2007
Young women partof BSC homecomingBIRMINGHAM - Two Tupelo students were part of the Oct. 6 homecoming court for Birmingham-Southern College, the school reports. Jocelyn Smith, a dance major, was a senior attendant. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Tough times for trees Sep 5, 2007
Wayne Shew, a biology professor at Birmingham-Southern College said it won't be known until next year if the trees have sufficient reserves of nutrients, which leaves produce through photosynthesis, or if the early loss of leaves causes tree damage. verything could change between now and the end of October, Shew said. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Charges Dropped In College Drinking Death Aug 29, 2007
Birmingham-Southern College In Alabama Leaves Division I For Division III Athletics. TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 28, 2007. (CBS News)
Indictments In N.J. Campus Hazing Death Aug 4, 2007
Birmingham-Southern College In Alabama Leaves Division I For Division III Athletics. Collin Finnerty Plans To Attend Loyola of Maryland. (CBS News)
Spain Park’s Lovell to play for BSC Jul 11, 2007
Spain Park s Ashley Lovell has enrolled to play women s golf at Birmingham-Southern College in 2007-08. Lovell, who is joined at the Hilltop by Hartselle High product Taylor Kirby, captured two high school tournament titles and one Southeastern Junior Golf Tour title last spring. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
County students graduate from BSC Jul 7, 2007
BIRMINGHAM Birmingham-Southern College conferred 280 bachelor s and 17 master s degrees during its 148th Commencement ceremonies in May. The college s spring 2007 graduates, listed by degree and hometown, are. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Panthers pick up expert advice Jun 26, 2007
University of Alabama coach Judy Green and Birmingham-Southern College coach Pavlina Steffkova are helping the Panthers during a summer camp yesterday and today, which Jemison coach Leighsa Robinson said is a unique opportunity for her players. I believe, more than anything, the more you play a sport the better you get at it, Robinson said. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Four local women shine at Miss Alabama pageant Jun 20, 2007
Cochran, 18, is a resident of Helena and a student at Birmingham-Southern College. Her platform was With Every Beat, focusing on the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
2003 Top 40 Under 40: L-O Jun 3, 2007
Cynthia Lamar-Hart graduated first in her class at Birmingham-Southern College. She earned her law degree at Yale University and clerked for Seybourn Lynne, the federal district judge who 40 years ago barred Gov. George Wallace from stopping two black students from attending the University of Alabama. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Thompson point guard to join Lady Falcons May 30, 2007
Shelton, who helped lead Thompson to its best season in recent history while shooting 39 percent from the 3-point arc, says she chose Montevallo over Belmont University and Birmingham-Southern College, because of the Lady Falcons up-and-down style of play. They like the run-and-gun kind of game, and that s what we ran in high school. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Locals compete in track events May 23, 2007
Bond, who has committed to run for Birmingham-Southern College, finished seventh in the meet despite a fifth place finish in the 100-meter hurdles. DeCastra finished seventh in the javelin toss with a distance of 83-07 but did not finish the heptathalon. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Phenis the phenom May 17, 2007
Gladden began by helping her husband, Sam, coach the team in 2001 until he became the air rifle coach at Birmingham-Southern College, and she became the team s head coach in her second year. The team, which is made up of three high school juniors and one sophomore, practices at the activity center at Clanton First United Methodist Church and has propelled high school shooters to college scholarships at institutes including Jacksonville State, UAB and the University of Mississippi. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
CBS fires Don Imus from radio show amid protests over his comments Apr 13, 2007
"Three plead guilty to state counts in Alabama church fires, get 2 years in prison eachCENTREVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- Three former college students accused of setting a string of church fires last year pleaded guilty to state arson and burglary charges Thursday, three days after they were sentenced on related federal counts.Matthew Cloyd, 21, Benjamin Moseley, 20, and Russell Lee DeBusk Jr., 20, were sentenced to two years each in state prison, to be served after their federal sentences.Cloyd and... (North County Times)
Susan Matlock helps steer Birmingham's tech market Apr 13, 2007
Matlock, who holds a master's degree in public administration, has taught entrepreneurial courses at Birmingham-Southern College, where she serves on the Norton Board. She was a contributing writer for two books on business incubation: "Growing New Ventures, Creating New Jobs" and "A Comprehensive Guide to Business Incubation.". (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
3 sentenced to prison for arson at churches Apr 11, 2007
" At the time of the fires, Moseley and DeBusk were 19 and sophomores at Birmingham-Southern College, where they were well-liked drama students. Cloyd was a 20-year-old junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who hoped to attend medical school. The three still face state charges, and state prosecutors said they would press for any state sentences to be served consecutively, rather than concurrently, with the sentences imposed Monday. This article appeared on page A - 5 of the San... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Local band goes to major label Apr 11, 2007
He met the future members of Moses Mayfield on the campus of Birmingham-Southern College. The band has been touring since its formation as The Stewart-Mayfield Project in 2002. (The Crimson White, AL)
3 Men Jailed And Fined For Church Blazes Apr 10, 2007
Cloyd was studying to be a physician's assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham; Moseley and DeBusk were theater majors attending school on scholarships at Birmingham-Southern College. All three men also face state charges, and they are due in court in on Thursday for a hearing on whether they will be granted youthful offender status, a move that would lessen their state punishment. (CBS News)
Three sentenced for Ala. church fires Apr 10, 2007
Cloyd was studying to be a physician's assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham; Moseley and DeBusk were theater majors attending school on scholarships at Birmingham-Southern College, which Cloyd used to attend. Proctor said no one will ever understand why three top students from solid families would torch churches. (MSNBC -- Crime)
For Church Burnings, Hell to Pay Apr 10, 2007
"When you actually see who did it," said the Rev. Jim Parker, whose church was destroyed, "It's like pulling the curtain back on the Wizard of Oz." Moseley, a student at Birmingham-Southern College, had formerly participated in missions where churches were built ... DeBusk was a theater major on scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College. (Time.com)
BSC to pump $20M into city campus Mar 26, 2007
org Terry J. van der Werff, vice president for administration, research and planning at Birmingham-Southern College, looks over plans for the campus. The college is putting into action a $20 million expansion. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
SG's Anderson honored at ASWA awards banquet Mar 24, 2007
If I m going to lose, I want it to be to a great team or a great player, and [award winner] Kimberly Davis and [fellow finalist] Amber Wood are both great players, said Anderson following last Thursday s ASWA Mr./Miss Basketball banquet at Birmingham-Southern College. It really doesn t bother me, and I m just glad to be nominated for the last couple of years. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
JEFFERSON AWARDPresented to Father David Lowell Mar 19, 2007
" Named after an archangel of Judaism and Christianity, Raphael House opened 35 years ago as the first homeless shelter for families in San Francisco. The four-story building, built in 1908 and located at 1065 Sutter St., has three residential floors and 17 bedrooms for families. Lowell was born and raised in Fredonia, N.Y., where his father worked for General Electric. Lowell majored in religion and philosophy at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Ala. He joined Christ the Savior... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Four locals nominated for top honor Mar 11, 2007
Winners will be announced at a March 22 luncheon at Birmingham-Southern College. Horne was the only one of the four finalists to leave the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex with a championship trophy. (Shoals TimesDaily)
SG's Anderson named Class 1A Player of Year finalist Mar 11, 2007
22 at Birmingham-Southern College. Anderson is familiar with the above process, as she is the reigning 1A Player of the Year. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Samford Women Tee Off In South Alabama Tournament Mar 6, 2007
Last week, both teams competed in the Ann Rhoads Classic hosted by Birmingham-Southern College. While Samford finished 14th in last week's tournament, South Alabama came in fourth place, 38 strokes better than the Bulldogs. (Samfordsports.com)
Men extend win streak; women fall to 3-7 Mar 2, 2007
Sunday, the men faced off against Birmingham-Southern College, defeating the Panthers 6-1. Peter Sauska, a sophomore from Budapest, Hungary, extended his personal winning streak to eight, defeating Richard Walsh. (The University Echo, TN)
MSU AD: Role of AD grows in complexity Feb 16, 2007
Contacted Thursday, Dean said: "Because of my relationship with Birmingham-Southern College, I feel that it would be inappropriate to comment on the Mississippi State athletic director position.". Byrne, 35, has worked in the athletic departments at Kentucky, Oregon and Oregon State. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Religious Briefs Feb 3, 2007
-- The parents of a former Birmingham-Southern College student who pleaded guilty in a series of rural church arsons visited with the congregation of one burned church, asking for forgiveness and expressing remorse. "My son wants you to know how sorry he is," Mike Cloyd told members of Galilee Baptist Church on Jan. 28. (Washington Times, DC)
Drinkard Named Women's Golf Coach Jan 20, 2007
Drinkard, who will begin work at Samford in July, comes to the school after spending the last five seasons at Birmingham-Southern College, serving the last three seasons as the school's head women's golf coach. She will replace , who resigned earlier this month. (Samfordsports.com)
Alabama churches on path to healing 11 months after fires Jan 3, 2007
"A lot of people have come together on this," said Lane Estes, executive assistant to Birmingham-Southern College President David Pollick ... Birmingham-Southern College helped administer a coordinated fund to aid the churches ... Birmingham-Southern College officials continue to monitor work at the churches and lend assistance. (Shoals TimesDaily)
