One of the biggest stories of the last two months — the elimination of the football, bowling, and rifle teams at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) — has involved the Board of Trustees and the state legislature. It’s just not in the way (or for the reasons) that many have been referring. Continue reading →

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The voices calling for no confidence votes in UAB president Ray Watts this week are assuming the votes will automatically lead to his removal. While it could happen, it’s not a guarantee — at all. There’s a database that shows us when and why it doesn’t too. Continue reading →

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The first of what may end up being several stories about this points out some issues that need to be considered when looking at the Carr Report and the decision in its entirety. Continue reading →

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Both online and during comments made during Friday night’s “pep rally” on UAB’s campus green, it was apparent that attention has turned to what will happen during the university’s regularly scheduled faculty senate meeting next week. Continue reading →

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It’s only a one-block stretch, but the announcement of this street conversion on the edge of Birmingham’s Southside could mean several productive developments in the area are now not that far away, including occupants for commercial spaces in a residential development. Continue reading →

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A look at both the Football Bowl and Championship Subdivisions of NCAA Division I since 1995 shows a bigger picture and at least one possible option for how to start looking at possible alternatives — and then there’s the future of Legion Field. Continue reading →

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Hundreds gathered on UAB’s Campus Green on Sunday evening, November 30, as a sign of support for the university’s football team. Several media outlets had reported earlier in the day that an announcement about its future could be coming this week. Continue reading →

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