From the West Alabama Newsroom– History lives in Selma, Alabama. There are historic churches — historic homes — a historic bridge — and now a historic university. “This entire campus is part of a historic district which tells people that we have some significant things that happened here,” said President Dr. Stanford Angion. Selma University was founded in 1878. It…
Selma University is getting a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service to help restore Pollard Hall.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A nationally renowned dance troupe is gearing up for two performances this week in Selma. The Wideman Davis Dance Troupe performs at Selma University — at 7:30 Thursday night first. Then — out in front of historic Good Samaritan Hospital — at 7:30 Saturday night. Organizers say the troupe has spent months — preparing for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell announces major funding to preserve historic structures at three sites around the city of Selma. “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District are mere custodians of America’s history. And if we don’t tell our stories, others will. And they won’t get it right,” said Sewell. Selma University is one of five HBCUs in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A historically black university in Selma — is awarded two grants — to help preserve a historic building — located on the campus. Selma University was awarded over half million dollars in grant money to make renovations to historic Dinkins Memorial Hall. “The university received a total of $600,000 dollars to make renovations to our…
The National Park Service says it will help preserve historic buildings on the campuses of Alabama’s historically Black colleges and universities.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The new president at Selma University has resigned from the position — after serving less than a year on the job. Eddie Hill Jr. only served about 8 months as president of Selma University — before resigning a week ago. Dr. Stanford Angion was appointed interim president — after Hill stepped down. “He did a…
From the West Alabama newsroom– The new president at Selma University shares his vision for the future of the historically black private college. President Eddie Hill, Jr says addressing the school’s ongoing financial troubles — and increasing student enrollment are top priorities. “We have to get students here and we have to get our finances in order,” he said. Hill…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Today officially marks a new beginning at Selma University. The historically black private christian college is now under new leadership. Eddie Hill, Jr. took over the reigns of leadership at Selma University back in June. He was installed as president Friday morning. “I’m very optimistic about the new leadership. It creates a new atmosphere, a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The fundraising effort to help prevent a shutdown at Selma University continues with a big “Day of Unity” celebration on campus Saturday. University officials said Unity Day is part of the effort to rally supporters — and raise money for the financially strapped private christian institution. They said the event will feature — marching bands…
