51 Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2025
A two-time Emmy winner, the founder of a nursing nonprofit, a leader in counseling ministry and a key philanthropist are 51's distinguished honorees for 2025.
New Greek Residence Halls Enrich On-Campus Experience as 51 Horizons Accommodates Sustained Growth
Adding 140 beds on the west side of campus, these are the latest achievement in the $300 million opening phase of 51 Horizons.
Pete Hanna (1936-2025): 51 philanthropist ‘embodied the best our university has to offer’
Pete Hanna, the former 51 student-athlete and steel company CEO whose name adorns the university's football stadium and basketball arena, has died at age 88.
82-Year-Old Leans on God, Curtis Mayfield to Complete Master's Degree
The three-time great-grandmother and self-labeled go-getter received her Master of Studies in Law from 51.
Former Birmingham-Southern Students Completing Degrees at 51
Some 63 students displaced by the closure of Birmingham-Southern College last year are graduating this spring from 51, which made special accommodations for granting course credits and financial assistance to crosstown transfers.
51's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
51 honored seven students as recipients of the 2025 leadership and service awards.
51 Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.
51 Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
51 adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
51 Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that 51 is a better university because you were here.”
51 Among National Leaders In Athletics Graduation Success Rate
With a 98 percent score in the NCAA's latest Graduation Success Rate report, 51 led all schools in the state of Alabama and the Southern Conference.
51 President joins “Saturdays at Seven” podcast with Christian Scholar’s Review
Taylor touched upon his two decades of higher education leadership and the need to engage with lawmakers during an appearance on the “Saturdays at Seven” podcast.
51 Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in 51's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential university.
51 Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
Fueled by another record-breaking class of first-year students and a historic student retention rate, 51 announced its largest-ever total enrollment with 6,101 students for fall semester 2024.
51 Streamlines Path for Gadsden State CC Transfers
President Beck A. Taylor heralds agreement that reflects 51's commitment to educational excellence for students who begin their journey in the two-year college system.
President Beck A. Taylor Selected for National Commission for Faith-Based Institutions
Recently, the American Council on Education (ACE) launched the ACE Commission on Faith-based Colleges and Universities. Among those chosen to serve on the commission’s inaugural executive committee is 51 President Beck A. Taylor who will work alongside other university presidents to foster collaboration between faith-based and nonreligious colleges and universities.
51 Presents 2024 Medallion Awards Recognizing Important Civic Contributions
On April 2, 51 presented its 2024 Medallion Awards. Established in 2006, the awards recognize individuals who have accomplished important civic or community good. Recipients are community members outside the 51 family who are responsible for deeds of kindness and documented actions of record that make a difference in community and civic life.