Showing posts with label alabama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alabama. Show all posts

Saturday, 2 May 2015

University of North Alabama - University in Florence, Alabama

The University of North Alabama is a coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama, and the state's oldest four-year public university. Occupying a 130-acre (0.5 km2) campus in a residential section of Florence, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals.

Address:                1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632, United States
Phone:                  +1 256-765-4100 
Motto"Veritas Lux. Orbis Terrarum" (Latin: "Truth and Light of the World")
Established1830
TypePublic
Endowment$18,000,000
PresidentKen Kitts
Academic staff
322
Students7,243
LocationFlorence, Alabama, USA
CampusUrban, 130 acres (0.526 km²)
ColorsPurple and Gold         
NicknameLions
MascotLeo III & Una
Websitehttp://www.una.edu

University of Alabama at Birmingham - Public University in Birmingham, Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in Birmingham in the U.S. state of Alabama. Developed from an academic extension center established in 1936, the institution became an autonomous institution in 1969 and is today one of three institutions in the University of Alabama System. The UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, is affiliated with the university.
Mascot                    Blaze the Dragon
Phone                     +1 205-934-4011

Established1969
TypePublic
Endowment$327.4 million
PresidentRay L. Watts
ProvostLinda C. Lucas
Academic staff
2,044
Students18,568
Undergraduates11,502
Postgraduates7,066
LocationBirmingham, Alabama, United States
ColorsGreen & White
         
Sports17 Intercollegiate Sports (NCAA Division I – Conference USA)
NicknameBlazers
MascotBlaze the Dragon
AffiliationsSACS, Great Cities' Universities, University of Alabama System
Websitewww.uab.edu

Oakwood University - Private University in Huntsville, Alabama

Oakwood University is a private, historically black university located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A group of College constituents made the decision on December 2, 2007, to change the school's name from Oakwood College to Oakwood University.

Address:                 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35896, United States
Phone:                    +1 256-726-7000
Former names
Oakwood Industrial School
Oakwood Manual Training School
Oakwood Junior College
Oakwood College
MottoEducation, Excellence, Eternity
Established1896
TypePrivate, HBCU
AffiliationSeventh-day Adventist Church
PresidentLeslie Pollard
Undergraduates1,810
LocationHuntsville, Alabama, United States
CampusSuburban, 1,185 acres (5 km2)
ColorsBlue and gold         
AthleticsUSCAA Division I
NicknameAmbassadors / Lady Ambassadors
AffiliationsCIC
UNCF
Websitewww.oakwood.edu

Sunday, 5 April 2015

University of Alabama - University in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, and the flagship of the University of Alabama System. Founded in 1831, UA is one of the oldest and the largest of the universities in Alabama.

Address: Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, United States
Phone: +1 205-348-6010
Mascot: Big Al 

Established1831
TypeFlagship
Public university
Sea-grant
Space-grant
Endowment$631.95 million
PresidentJudy L. Bonner
Academic staff
1,175
Students36,155 (Fall 2014)
Undergraduates30,754 (Fall 2014)
Postgraduates5,401 (Fall 2014)
LocationTuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
CampusUrban (small city);
1,970 acres (800 ha)
Battle CryRoll Tide
ColorsCrimson and White        
AthleticsNCAA Division I
See Varsity sports
NicknameCrimson Tide
MascotBig Al
Affiliations
  • University of Alabama System
  • ORAU
  • URA
  • APLU
WebsiteUA.edu

Monday, 23 February 2015

Faulkner University - University in Montgomery, Alabama

Faulkner University is a private Christian university, located in Montgomery, Alabama, US, and affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The University was founded in 1942 as Montgomery Bible School.

Address: 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109, United States
Phone: +1 334-272-5820
Founded: 1942
MottoFor God and For You
Established1942
TypePrivate
AffiliationChurches of Christ
Endowment$15.4 million
PresidentBilly D. Hilyer
Academic staff
118
Students3,574
Undergraduates2,212
LocationMontgomery, Alabama, US
CampusUrban, 74 acres (.29 km²)
AthleticsNAIA Region XIIIMSC (football only)SSAC (all other sports)
ColorsBlue, White
NicknameThe Eagles
Websitewww.faulkner.edu

Saturday, 14 February 2015

Jacksonville State - University University in Jacksonville, Alabama

Jacksonville State University is a regional public coeducational university located in Jacksonville, Alabama, USA.

Address: 700 Pelham Rd N, Jacksonville, AL 36265, United States
Football Stadium: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium
Mascot: Gamecock 
Former names
Jacksonville State Normal School (1883–1930)
Jacksonville State Teachers College (1930–1957)
Jacksonville State College (1957–1967)
MottoThe friendliest campus in the South.
Established1883
TypePublic
Endowment$125.9 million
PresidentWilliam A. Meehan
Academic staff
484
Students8,659 (Fall 2014)
Undergraduates7,588 (Fall 2013)
Postgraduates1,105 (Fall 2013)
LocationJacksonville, Alabama, United States
CampusSuburban (small city)
NewspaperThe Chanticleer
ColorsRed and White          
MascotJacksonville State Gamecocks
Websitewww.jsu.edu    

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

University of West Alabama - University in Livingston, Alabama

The University of West Alabama is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1835, the school began as a church-supported school for young women called Livingston Female Academy.

Address: 100 US-11, Livingston, AL 35470, United States
Phone: +1 205-652-3400 
Former names
Livingston Female Academy (1835–1878)
Livingston Normal College (1878–1929)
Livingston State Teachers College (1929–1957)
Livingston State College (1957–1967)
Livingston University (1967–1995)
Motto"There's something about this place."
Established1835
TypePublic University
Endowment$375,613
PresidentDr. Ken Tucker
ProvostDr. Timothy Edwards
Academic staff
97
Students5,157
LocationLivingston, Alabama, United States United States
CampusRural, 600 acres (2.43 km²)
ColorsRed and White         
AthleticsNCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
NicknameTigers
MascotLuie the Tiger
AffiliationsACHE, SACS
Websitewww.uwa.edu

Sunday, 8 February 2015

Auburn University - University in Auburn University Historic District, Alabama

Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 20,000 undergraduate students, and a total of over 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state.

Address: Auburn, AL 36849, United States
Nickname: Tigers
Mascot: Auburn University Aubie the Tiger
Colors: Burnt Orange, Navy Blue
Former names
East Alabama Male College (1856–1872)
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (1872–1899)
Alabama Polytechnic Institute (1899–1960)
MottoFor The Advancement of Science and Arts
Established1856
TypePublicPolytechnicLand-grantSpace-grantSea-grant
EndowmentUS$526 million
PresidentJay Gogue, Ph.D.
Vice-presidentDonald L. Large, Jr.
ProvostTimothy R. Boosinger
Administrative staff
7,892
Students25,912
Undergraduates20,629
Postgraduates5,283
LocationAuburn, Alabama, USA
CampusCollege town, 1,843 acres (7.45 km²)
Battle CryWar Eagle
ColorsBurnt Orange (PMS 158) and Navy Blue (PMS 289)         
AthleticsNCAA Division ISoutheastern Conference
Sports19 Varsity Teams
NicknameTigers
MascotAubie the Tiger
AffiliationsAPLUORAUSURAACES
Websitewww.auburn.edu

Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Troy University - University in Troy, Alabama

 
Troy University is a comprehensive public university that is located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was founded on February 26, 1887 as Troy State Normal School within the Alabama State University System by an Act of the Alabama Legislature.
Address: 600 University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082, United States 
Football Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium 
Phone: +1 800-551-9716
Former names
Troy Normal School (1887–1929)
Troy State Teachers College (1929–1957)
Troy State College (1957–1967)
Troy State University (1967–2005)
Motto"Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel, and the body to act."
Established1887
TypePublic
Endowment$48,144,000
ChancellorDr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Vice-ChancellorDr. Earl Ingram
Students19,579
LocationTroy, Alabama, United States
CampusRural, 650 acres (1.9 km²)
Colors            
Cardinal, Silver, Black
SportsNCAA Division I FBS, SBC
NicknameTrojans
MascotT-Roy
AffiliationsACHE, SACS, SBC
Websitewww.troy.edu
 

Athens State University - University in Athens, Alabama

Athens State University is a two-year upper level university located in Athens, Alabama, United States. Thirty-three different majors are offered to junior and senior students.

Address: 300 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611, United States
Mascot: Athens State University Bear
Phone: +1 256-233-8100 
EstablishedDecember 9, 1822
TypePublic, Two-year Senior college
PresidentRobert K. Glenn
Students3,500
LocationAthens, Alabama, USA
Websiteathens state university