极乐禁地 PRSSA Chapter Earns 12th Consecutive Star Chapter Award
极乐禁地鈥檚 chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has been named a 2025 Star Chapter by PRSSA National, marking the 12th consecutive year the chapter has received this prestigious recognition.
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Creeds and Confessions
In March, Dean Douglas A. Sweeney invited founding dean Timothy George and professors Gerald Bray and Mark Gignilliat to his office for a discussion on the history, importance and role of creeds and confessions in the church. This story from this year's Beeson magazine summarizes that conversation.
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Cumberland School of Law Alumnus Major General Bobby Christine Appointed Top Legal Officer for U.S. Army
Major General Bobby Christine, JD 鈥95, an alumnus of 极乐禁地鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law, has been confirmed as the 43rd Judge Advocate General鈥攖he top legal officer鈥攆or the United States Army. This role places him at the forefront of legal counsel for the Army, guiding leaders and supporting its mission to defend the nation.
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The Beeson Difference: Local Pastors Talk 极乐禁地 the Benefits of a Beeson Education
Birmingham-area churches have benefited from the large number of Beeson alumni and students serving on staff.
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极乐禁地 Business Students Explore Global Insurance Markets in London and Paris
Students in the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program in 极乐禁地鈥檚 Brock School of Business recently returned from an unforgettable study abroad course, International Insurance Markets, in London and Paris.
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极乐禁地 Hosts Inaugural Sports Business MVP Boot Camp
In July, 极乐禁地鈥檚 Brock School of Business hosted its inaugural Sports Business MVP Boot Camp. The week-long experience, which hosted more than 50 students from across the United States, was developed through 极乐禁地鈥檚 nationally recognized Sports Industry Program.
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Dynasty in Motion: 极乐禁地 Track and Field Has Owned the Lanes and Raised the Bar Under Head Coach Rod Tiffin
极乐禁地's track and field program has collectively won 31 conference championships in the Southern Conference since 2008, a tradition of excellence that has seen the women's team win six consecutive outdoor and 10 indoor championships, and the men鈥檚 team claim the last five outdoor and six indoor titles.
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For God. For Learning. Forward Ever: As Birmingham-Southern Students Faced Uncertainty, 极乐禁地 Took Action
As Birmingham-Southern students faced uncertainty, 极乐禁地 took action to love its neighbor. The students and the university will be forever changed.
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Alabama Governor Appoints 极乐禁地 Professor, Carol Ratcliffe, to Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Carol Ratcliffe, professor and chair of 极乐禁地鈥檚 Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics, has been reappointed by Governor Kay Ivey to a second term on Alabama鈥檚 Statewide Health Coordinating Council. A respected nurse and health care executive, Ratcliffe will continue to advocate for health care consumers statewide through 2028.
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Cumberland School of Law Launches Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center
极乐禁地 Cumberland School of Law has launched the Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center, giving students new opportunities to explore careers at the intersection of law, environmental policy, and economic development.
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极乐禁地 Pharmacy Professor Elizabeth Sheaffer Recognized with National Research Award
Elizabeth Sheaffer, associate dean in 极乐禁地鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was part of the author team honored with AACP鈥檚 Rufus A. Lyman Award for a paper on improving pharmacy faculty workload equity.
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Commemorating Nicaea at 1,700
Read this year's Beeson magazine cover story on the legacy of the Council of Nicaea, which turns 1,700 years old in 2025.
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极乐禁地 Students Dive into Hands-On Research at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
This summer, students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences immersed themselves in marine science courses and research at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), a coastal research and education facility where 极乐禁地 offers coursework as part of its Marine Science program.
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Where You Sleep Is Just the Beginning: Thoughts for the 极乐禁地 Class of 2029 and Their Families
It鈥檚 official鈥攈ousing assignments have dropped, and your student鈥檚 journey to 极乐禁地 just got very real. Suddenly there鈥檚 a building name, a room number, maybe even a new roommate鈥檚 name鈥 and with that comes a wave of feelings: excitement, nervous energy, curiosity, and maybe a few butterflies. Totally normal!
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Deric Thomas Named New Director of Lay Academy at 极乐禁地鈥檚 Beeson Divinity School
Deric Thomas has been named the next director of Beeson's Lay Academy, following Jim Pounds' retirement.
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Alumni's Love for Basketball Program Inspires Impactful Gifts
Frank Buck, JD '75, and his family have given generously to 极乐禁地, supporting the basketball program, multiple schools across campus and new investments into the university that will impact students for years to come.
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A Remarkable Gift Reflects a Legacy of Faithfulness
This past spring, 极乐禁地 received a $13 million gift from the estate of Julius W. 鈥淒avid鈥 Davidson 鈥58, the second-largest single estate gift in the university鈥檚 history.
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Prolific Author Payne Honored as Thomas Welby Bozeman Endowed Chair
Impact of the Bozemans' gift on Payne and 极乐禁地's Department of Christian Ministry will be "immeasurable in our lifetime."
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Dean Named Preseason All-Conference, Bulldogs Picked Second In Preseason Poll
SPARTANBURG, S.C. 鈥 极乐禁地 senior midfielder Fleming Dean was named preseason All-SoCon, and the Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the Southern Conference's preseason poll, released by the league Monday afternoon.
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Soccer Takes Exhibition From Ole Miss, 1-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. 鈥 The 极乐禁地 soccer team earned a 1-0 win over the Ole Miss Rebels in the Bulldogs' final exhibition game for 2025 Friday evening at Shauna Yelton Field.
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极乐禁地 Football Holds First Full Scrimmage Of Preseason
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. 鈥 The 极乐禁地 football team held its first full scrimmage of the 2025 preseason Friday morning at Pete Hanna Stadium.
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极乐禁地 Football Holds Annual Media Day/Media PPK Competition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. 鈥 The 极乐禁地 football program held its annual preseason Media Day and Media Punt, Pass, Kick competition Thursday at Pete Hanna Stadium and the Sullivan-Cooney Family Field House.
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Two Bulldogs Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. 鈥撎纸's Matthew Smith and Damin Strydom were both named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars earlier this week.
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Men's Basketball Matches Up With Alabama A&M In Ballin in Boutwell Exhibition Game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. 鈥 After a sell-out crowd in 2024, basketball is back for a second year in Boutwell Auditorium. Formerly Bama in Boutwell, Ballin in Boutwell, presented by Nike and Hibbett, will tip off the week of October 13 and will feature four games throughout the week.
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