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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Spring Hill College begins demolition on Walsh Hall to make way for science building
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Spring Hill College is one step closer to opening its new state-of-the-art science building. Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama Legislature honor Mayor Sandy Stimpson for Mobile's progress Demolition began this week on Walsh Hall to make way for the new Health and Science Innovation Center. The facility will be 57,000 square feet and will house classes for the nursing, pre-med, health sciences and natural sciences programs. It's being funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration grant — equaling $35 million. The City of Mobile and the county also contributed funds to build the facility. The county voted to approve a $750,000 contribution, with the city also contributing $750,000. Walsh was a freshman residence hall that became vacant in recent years. The building is expected to be fully torn down within a week. 'They have to do some foundational work. We're hoping to do a big groundbreaking ceremony in August, and then it'll probably start going vertical, maybe August, September,' SHC President Mary Van Brunt said. The end is near: Mobile officials give update on South McGregor Avenue project Students are expected to begin having classes in the new building in spring 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
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Spring Hill College dropping majors due to ‘under-enrollment'
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — An email sent out to students, faculty and staff at Spring Hill College from the president and provost announced that six of the school's majors are being dropped. Birmingham-based contractor wins bid for Mobile Civic Center According to President Mary Van Brunt, Ph.D. and Provost Rebecca Cantor, the majors being dropped include: Chemistry Biochemistry History Philosophy Secondary Education Studio Art major & minor 'Like many colleges and universities, we are facing challenges related to shifting student enrollment patterns,' read the email. 'To address these challenges and align our academic offerings with current student demand, we are undertaking a process of academic program adjustments.' The email offered students in those majors other options for coursework: For Chemistry and Biochemistry majors: Chemistry minor, Health Science major, Science Core requirements, electives For History majors: History minor, Politics major, History Core requirements, Philosophy minor, PPE (Phil, Poli and Econ) major, Philosophy Core and electives For Secondary Ed majors: Elementary Education major For Studio Art majors and minors: Core requirements and electives, Media and Performing Arts major, Graphic Design major According to the email, current Spring Hill College 'students will have the opportunity to complete their current major if they so choose.' School officials said they would help students to make it an easy transition. Mobile County Health Department reports receiving anonymous threat The president and provost said the program adjustments have resulted in reducing faculty positions. The impacted faculty members have already been personally notified, and the school plans to help them through the transition. This is a developing story. News 5 will provide updates as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
