AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- Auburn University issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024: By Troy Turner Auburn University President Chris Roberts and dozens of other campus leaders and supporters gathered Friday to celebrate the official naming of The Winchester Institute for Real Estate Development and to honor Greg and Jan Winchester for their generous gift that made the institute possible. Friends, family and Aubie also were on hand for the festive reception and ceremony, which took pla  more

ATMORE, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- The Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Poarch Creek Indians proudly offer continued support to Dumas Wesley Community Center, established in 1903 as a beacon of light for the community. Located in the Crichton neighborhood, the Center has touched countless lives, offering solace, support, and a chance for a better future. Dumas Wesley was originally tasked with providing chil  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Samford University's debate team kicked off its 2024-25 season in Washington, D.C. at the George Mason Debate Tournament. The team of senior Aaron Gill and sophomore Laurel Pack advanced to the Elite Eight, with Gill earning fifth place speaker in the tournament and Pack placing 12th. The varsity team of seniors Grace Scott and Mary Grace Hammond finished 12th overall, while the novice team of first-year Kat  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Samford University recently announced the establishment of the Carolyn and Don Drennen Endowment for American History, Civics and the Constitution. This endowment, made possible through a generous gift from the Drennen family, will provide critical resources for advancing education in American history, the U.S. Constitution and the ideals upon which the nation was founded. "One of my favorite quotes comes fr  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: Inside the Tuskegee University Chapel on Sunday, students packed in shoulder-to-shoulder for the 143rd Fall Convocation, the first hosted by Dr. Mark A. Brown '86, the university's new President and CEO. Dr. Brown told the sons and daughters of Booker T. Washington of his excitement to host his first Convocation. He proudly borrowed lyrics from songstress Anita Baker, saying he was "Giving them the best that he's  more