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 at the end of the 2023–24 school year after years of financial trouble.
20-574: Birmingham–Southern College was the result of a 1918 merger of Southern University, founded in Greensboro, Alabama in 1856, with Birmingham College, opened in 1898 in Birmingham, Alabama. These two institutions were consolidated on May 30, 1918, under the name of Birmingham–Southern College. Phi Beta Kappa recognized Birmingham–Southern in 1937, establishing the Alabama Beta chapter. In the 21st century,
40-492: A humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,731 people, 1,026 households, and 688 families living in the city. The population density was 1,146.5 inhabitants per square mile (442.7/km ). There were 1,142 housing units at an average density of 479.4 per square mile (185.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 38.30% White, 60.89% Black or African American, 0.04% Native American, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.88% of
60-413: A mayor-council form of government. There is a full-time police force with approximately 13 officers. The city has a volunteer fire department. Greensboro is served by one public K-12 public school, Greensboro Public School, with two campuses. There is one private K-12 school, Southern Academy. Millwood (Greensboro, Alabama) Millwood is a historic plantation house and historic district on
80-408: A median income of $ 28,869 versus $ 22,528 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,277. About 19.0% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.9% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 2,218 people, 1,214 households, and 648 families residing in the city. The city of Greensboro has
100-489: Is 25 miles (40 km) to the southwest via SR 69 and U.S. Route 80 . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Greensboro has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km ), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km ), or 0.40%, are water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Greensboro has
120-628: Is a city in Hale County , Alabama , United States. At the 2010 census the population was 2,497, down from 2,731 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Hale County, Alabama , which was not organized until 1867. It is part of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area . Greensboro was incorporated as a town in December 1823 as "Greensborough". It was named in honor of American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene . The name
140-465: Is slightly southeast of the center of Hale County and is crossed by Alabama State Routes 14 , 25 , and 69 . SR 14 leads northwest 21 miles (34 km) to Eutaw and east 19 miles (31 km) to Marion . SR 25 leads northeast through Talladega National Forest 36 miles (58 km) to Brent and south 32 miles (51 km) to Thomaston . SR 69 leads north 38 miles (61 km) to Tuscaloosa and southwest 33 miles (53 km) to Linden . Demopolis
160-728: The McGehee-Stringfellow House , Millwood , and the Payne House . One hundred years later, African Americans in Greensboro were among those in the state continuing to work to regain their civil rights after years of second-class status under Jim Crow . Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. , leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference , visited Greensboro in the course of his civil rights projects in
180-1104: The 2012–13 academic year. The Panthers previously competed in the D-III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) from 2007–08 to 2011–12; in the Big South Conference within NCAA Division I from 2001–02 to 2006–07; and in the TranSouth Athletic Conference (TranSouth or TSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1996–97 to 2000–01. Birmingham–Southern competed in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports: men's sports included baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports included basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball. The baseball team
200-474: The city was $ 13,271. About 27.2% of families and 35.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.1% of those under age 18 and 26.2% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,497 people, 1,045 households, and 629 families living in the city. The population density was 1,040.4 inhabitants per square mile (401.7/km ). There were 1,195 housing units at an average density of 497.9 per square mile (192.2/km ). The racial makeup of
220-507: The city was 66.5% Black or African American, 32.0% White, 0.2% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races. 0.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,045 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.4% were married couples living together, 25.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 37.0% of households were one person and 15.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
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#1733085816563240-656: The east bank of the Black Warrior River , southwest of Greensboro , Alabama , USA. The house was built in 1830. It also served as a river hotel in the mid to late 19th century. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1989, due to its architectural and historical significance. This article about a property in Alabama on the National Register of Historic Places
260-421: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,026 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 27.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 31.2% of households were one person and 14.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size
280-561: The school suffered from financial troubles, due to errors in accounting and dwindling enrollment. Although the school explored many avenues to keep the school open, including seeking assistance from the Alabama legislature , the school's board of trustees voted to close the college at the end of the 2023–24 school year, May 31, 2024. The college offered five bachelor's degrees in more than 50 programs of study, as well as interdisciplinary and individualized majors and dual-degree programs. The campus
300-581: The state. In 1968, after speaking in Greensboro, he hid from Ku Klux Klan members in what is now operated as the Safe House Black History Museum , then a private home owned by the Burroughs family, local activists and longtime family friends. On May 27, 1973, a violent tornado struck the city, causing major damage across the area. The southern part of the city was heavily damaged by a low-end EF2 tornado on January 12, 2023 . Greensboro
320-564: Was 13–10 in the middle of the 2024 season prior to the announcement of closure at the end of the season. They proceeded to go 19–4 and win the super regionals of the 2024 NCAA tournament to advance as one of the final eight teams in the NCAA Division III World Series ; the series started on May 31, the day of the closure of the school. 33°30′54″N 86°51′11″W / 33.515°N 86.853°W / 33.515; -86.853 Greensboro, Alabama Greensboro
340-417: Was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.07. The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males. The median household income was $ 30,082 and the median family income was $ 36,379. Males had
360-462: Was 3.21. The age distribution was 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.6 males. The median household income was $ 22,930 and the median family income was $ 28,990. Males had a median income of $ 36,071 versus $ 23,224 for females. The per capita income for
380-607: Was situated on 192 wooded acres three miles west of downtown Birmingham. The college had 45 academic, residential, administrative, and athletics buildings/facilities. The Birmingham–Southern athletic teams were called the Panthers. The college was part of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) since
400-478: Was soon simplified to "Greensboro". The community was known as "Troy" prior to incorporation. Reflecting the history of the antebellum years and a culture built on cotton plantations to produce the commodity crop, several sites on the National Register of Historic Places in or near Greensboro are connected to this past. These include Glencairn , the Greensboro Historic District , Magnolia Grove ,
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