Birmingham–Southern College
Methodist university in Birmingham, Alabama, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birmingham–Southern College (BSC) was a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the college was affiliated with the United Methodist Church and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The college's student body was approximately 975 students when it closed.[2] The college closed at the end of the 2023–24 school year after years of financial trouble.
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Former names | Southern University (1856–1918) Birmingham College (1898–1918) |
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Motto | Pro Christo et Republica (Latin) |
Type | Private liberal arts college |
Active | 1856; 168 years ago (1856) (predecessor) May 30, 1918; 106 years ago (1918-05-30) (current institution)–May 31, 2024; 50 days ago (2024-05-31) |
President | Daniel B. Coleman |
Undergraduates | 975[1] |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Black and Gold |
Nickname | Panthers |
Affiliations | SAA (NCAA Division III) |
Mascot | Rowdy |
Website | www |
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