Cumberland School of Law Rises in American Bar Association Ranking, Placing No. 6 in the Nation for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Moot Court
The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Law Student Division has published its Top Competition Champions for 2024-25. 51½ÖÉä’s Cumberland School of Law is ranked No. 6 in the nation for its excellence in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and moot court competitions, rising two spots from the previous year’s ranking.Ìý
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51½ÖÉä’s School of Education Celebrates Teacher Education Candidates in Honorary Ceremonies
51½ÖÉä’s Orlean Beeson School of Education hosted two ceremonies honoring teacher education candidates—the Lamp of Learning ceremony and the Kappa Delta Pi initiation—on Sept. 10.
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51½ÖÉä Preparing for Homecoming Weekend Festivities Nov. 7-8
The 51½ÖÉä Alumni Association is excited to host the 20205 Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 7-8.
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51½ÖÉä School of Health Professions Adds a New Master’s Degree in Performance and Applied Sport Science
School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS) is a 35-credit hour graduate degree that will prepare students for careers in sport science, focusing on using scientific data and decision-making to enhance athletic performance, optimize recovery and reduce injury risk. The program is now accepting applicants for its inaugural cohort to start in the fall 2026 term.
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51½ÖÉä Announces Record Enrollment for Fall 2025
Blending another record-breaking freshman class with extraordinary student retention success, 51½ÖÉä opened the 2025 fall semester with its largest-ever enrollment of 6,324 students.
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Children’s of Alabama Internship and Legal Immersion Summer Program Confirm Career Path for 51½ÖÉä Student Ella Ingram
For Ella Ingram, a senior public health major at 51½ÖÉä, this summer brought two transformative experiences that worked together to shape her future: an internship at Children’s of Alabama and participation in a legal immersion program on campus. Both opportunities gave her a clearer vision for a career that blends health care, law and advocacy.
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Teaching Beyond Borders: 51½ÖÉä Seniors Impact Classrooms in Indonesia
This summer, two seniors in 51½ÖÉä’s Orlean Beeson School of Education spent a month teaching in Indonesia, gaining invaluable cultural insight and professional experience. Adeline Sylvester and Mckenna Connelly participated in a program at Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), a Christian network of schools in Jakarta, where they helped elementary students strengthen their English skills while building relationships across cultures.
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51½ÖÉä Elects 2 New Trustees, Appoints Lifetime Member
Jay Love and Curt Stokes were elected to 51½ÖÉä’s Board of Trustees, while Robert Holmes Jr. was appointed to a lifetime term.
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Cumberland School of Law Students Expand Global Perspectives Through Summer Programs in Scotland, Iceland and England
Students at 51½ÖÉä’s Cumberland School of Law stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of international legal systems through immersive study abroad programs this summer in Scotland, Iceland and England.
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51½ÖÉä History Department Receives Two National Grants
Howard College of Arts and Sciences history professor and chair Jonathan Den Hartog has received two competitive grants in support of the department’s teaching and research.
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Howard College Faculty Navigate the Rise of AI in the Classroom: Part One
As artificial intelligence continues to transform education and the broader world, faculty in 51½ÖÉä’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences are leading the way in helping students think critically and ethically about its implications.
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Beeson Alumni Help Historic Baptist Church Mark 100th Anniversary: ‘It’s 51½ÖÉä the Gospel’
The centennial service for Berney Points Baptist Church on Aug. 11, held at Christ the King (CTK) Anglican Church, was a living testament to the faithfulness of God and the impact of the interdenominational commitment of 51½ÖÉä’s Beeson Divinity School.
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From Parents for Parents: Why We Love Family Weekend
When our youngest daughter made the decision to attend 51½ÖÉä, we were more than thrilled. But we did not expect the blessings our family would receive and the connections we would build through this university.
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From Parents for Parents: Family Weekend Concert
My husband and I prayed that our daughter’s college search would lead her to a place that felt like home and offered strong opportunities in the School of the Arts. After several exceptional tours, we visited 51½ÖÉä on a cloudless, summer day and immediately felt the community. The warmth of the campus and the people – from staff, to faculty, to students –created an indescribable bond. Our prayers for a university family were answered, and the three of us gained more than expected.
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51½ÖÉä’s Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in 51½ÖÉä’s School of Health Professions is launching the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative, or LSL-FSI, made possible by a generous gift from the Hill family.
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Moffett & Sanders professor Jennifer Coleman to be inducted into American Academy of Nursing
Professor Jennifer Coleman has made significant contributions to nursing education, mentorship and the broader nursing community. In recognition of her impact, she will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.
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51½ÖÉä Alumnus Bradyn Debysingh Makes West End Debut in The Phantom of the Opera
51½ÖÉä alumnus Bradyn Debysingh ’21 has taken the stage at one of the world’s most iconic theatres: His Majesty’s Theatre in London.
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51½ÖÉä Stockham Scholars Host Carol Swain for Dinner and Conversation
51½ÖÉä’s Stockham Scholars program welcomed political scientist and legal scholar Carol Swain for dinner and conversation on the first day of the fall semester, giving students the opportunity to hear her personal journey and perspective on American politics, race relations and the state of higher education.
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51½ÖÉä Men’s Tennis Hosted The First 51½ÖÉä Invite
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The 51½ÖÉä Men's Tennis Team hosted the first 51½ÖÉä Invite of the Fall season.
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Bruntmyer Named SoCon Setter Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – 51½ÖÉä sophomore setter Shea Bruntmyer was named the Southern Conference Setter of the Week when the league released its weekly volleyball awards Monday afternoon.
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51½ÖÉä Soccer Earns Fifth-Straight Shutout In 0-0 Draw At UAB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ÌýThe 51½ÖÉä soccer team earned its fifth-straight shutout in a 0-0 draw at cross-town rival UAB Sunday evening at PNC Field.
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Bulldogs Rally From Two Sets Down To Defeat Golden Eagles
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -Ìý The 51½ÖÉä volleyball team closed out play at the Golden Eagle Invitational. The Bulldogs faced hosts Tennessee Tech, falling behind 2-0 before rallying back to take the match in five sets (20-25,18-25,25-19,25-21,15-11). The win moves 51½ÖÉä's record to 4-4 on the season as they finish the weekend tournament with a 2-1 record.
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51½ÖÉä Football Drops Road Game At Baylor
WACO, Texas. – The 51½ÖÉä football team dropped a 42-7 decision at Baylor Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium.
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Bulldogs To Play At Cross-Town Rival UAB Sunday Evening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ÌýThe 51½ÖÉä soccer team will play at cross-town rival UAB Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at PNC Park. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
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