Showing posts with label Alabama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alabama. Show all posts

Saturday, 18 April 2015

Athens State University - University in Athens, Alabama

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
LocationAthensAlabamaUSA 
Websiteathens state university

Troy University - University in Troy, Alabama

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
LocationTroyAlabamaUnited 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

Friday, 17 April 2015

Auburn University - University in Auburn University Historic District, Alabama

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
TypePublic Polytechnic Land-grant Space-grant Sea-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
LocationAuburnAlabamaUSA
CampusCollege town, 1,843 acres (7.45 km²)
Battle CryWar Eagle
ColorsBurnt Orange (PMS 158) and Navy Blue (PMS 289)         
AthleticsNCAA Division I Southeastern Conference
Sports19 Varsity Teams
NicknameTigers
MascotAubie the Tiger
AffiliationsAPLU ORAU SURA ACES
Websitewww.auburn.edu

    University of West Alabama - University in Livingston, Alabama

    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
    LocationLivingstonAlabamaUnited 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

    Thursday, 16 April 2015

    Jacksonville State - University University in Jacksonville, Alabama

    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)
    LocationJacksonvilleAlabamaUnited States
    CampusSuburban (small city)
    NewspaperThe Chanticleer
    ColorsRed and White          
    MascotJacksonville State Gamecocks
    Websitewww.jsu.edu 

    Faulkner University - University in Montgomery, Alabama

    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
    LocationMontgomeryAlabamaUS
    CampusUrban, 74 acres (.29 km²)
    AthleticsNAIA Region XIII MSC (football only) SSAC (all other sports)
    ColorsBlue, White
    NicknameThe Eagles
    Websitewww.faulkner.edu