Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Publishes Book to Help Children Prepare for Surgery
Alana Smith, MSN'13, a graduate from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, combined her nurse anesthesia training and experience as a mother to publish the children's book, "Magic Air."
Alumni's Love for Basketball Program Inspires Impactful Gifts
Frank Buck, JD '75, and his family have given generously to 51, supporting the basketball program, multiple schools across campus and new investments into the university that will impact students for years to come.
A Remarkable Gift Reflects a Legacy of Faithfulness
This past spring, 51 received a $13 million gift from the estate of Julius W. “David” Davidson ’58, among the largest estate gifts in the university’s history.
51 Alumni Lead Trailblazing Mission Trip to Alaska
This summer, two 51 alumni, Keith Brown ’90 and Andrew Bush, MDiv ’24, led an eight-day mission trip to Alaska with the Shelby Baptist Association as part of a five-year partnership between the Alabama Baptist State Convention and the Alaska Baptist Resource Network.
51’s Annual Giving Day Highlights ‘Power of Collective Giving’
Over 1,350 members of the 51 community donated on the university's annual Giving Day, breaking new records and creating opportunities for future success.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Continues Legacy of Support at 51
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation supports scholarships for 51 nursing and health care students. Inspired by this, Joy Watson, a 2023 Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing alumna, funds an annual scholarship for future nurses.
51 Alumnus Delivers Big Moments for FedEx During Super Bowl LIX
Attending the Super Bowl is a dream for many, but for Titus Gardner ’22, it became part of his job. Now a marketing specialist at FedEx, Gardner uses his creative skills in social media to engage audiences and highlight the company’s presence at major events.
