BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 8 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Samford University's student chapter of the global Financial Management Association (FMA) has been recognized as a Superior Chapter for the 2023-24 academic year. This is the fourth consecutive year the chapter has received this prestigious recognition. The Superior Chapter award is the highest award a student chapter can attain. Out of 175 chapters globally, less than 10% of them receive this award every year  more

MOBILE, Alabama, June 8 -- Spring Hill College issued the following news release: Spring Hill College opens its campus once again to Mobile County high school students taking part in the JROTC STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Leadership Academy for the ninth year. This residential summer camp presents 9th and 10th grade students with a first-hand experience in basic U.S. Army training and local STEM-related careers, preparing them for a future in the workforce. Over the   more

MOBILE, Alabama, June 8 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: The University of South Alabama has announced the creation of the Abraham A. Mitchell Endowed Deanship, the first of its kind at the University, in the Mitchell College of Business. Dr. Michael Capella, who was appointed dean Jan. 1, 2024, will serve in the position. The deanship is funded by a $2.5 million gift from Mitchell, a longtime supporter of the University. The college is named after Mitchell  more

MOBILE, Alabama, June 8 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: Responding to a surge in undergraduate enrollment as well as steady gains in its graduate programs, the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences is expanding to accommodate the growth. The University of South Alabama held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, June 7, 2024, to celebrate an $8 million, 13,000-square-foot expansion on the first floor in the Educational Outreach Building. The newly   more