Spring Hill College breaks ground on new science center, name revealed MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Spring Hill College officials broke ground on a new building today, revealing the name of the building at the ceremony. Leaders said the new building will be named the "Annette N. Shelby Health and Science Innovation Center," named for former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby's late wife. The former senator was on [...]

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Spring Hill College president discusses school's future amid community concerns MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As the fall semester approaches, questions surround the future of Spring Hill College. WKRG News 5’s Akievia McFarland spoke with the school’s president, Dr. Mary Van Brunt, who addressed some concerns in the community. After the recent discontinuation of some programs, there have been concerns about whether the college was on [...]

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Spring Hill College announces renewal of president's contract MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Spring Hill College has renewed the contract of its current president, Dr. Mary Van Brunt, according to a release from the school. Dr. Van Brunt, the first female president of Spring Hill, will continue to lead the school for five more years. During her tenure since accepting the position in Jan. [...]

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Spring Hill College, CYO team up for golf league featuring 100 kids: 'This is our future of the game' MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) -- The summer months always call for a busy time on the golf course and Gulf Coast area kids are getting a chance to learn the game from area pros. "Golf as a lifelong sport," Spring Hill Director of Golf, John Michael Faggard says. "This is our future of the game." Spring [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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Spring Hill College sets Soiree sur L'Avenue: a French heritage celebration MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Spring Hill College's first-ever Soiree sur L'Avenue, a celebration of its French heritage, will take place on Wednesday, April 30. The event is taking place to raise money for SHC's Presidential Leadership Fund, which enables the college president to allocate more resources to meet students' needs. There will be French-themed food, [...]

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Spring Hill College to celebrate French roots with Soiree sur L'Avenue MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Founded in 1830 by French-born Roman Catholic Bishop Michael Portier, Spring Hill College is the oldest Catholic college in the Southeast. The school will honor that French heritage and raise funds for its Presidential Leadership Fund with its first Soiree sur L'Avenue. The event, which will feature French-inspired culinary dishes, will [...]

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Spring Hill College baseball players suspended after on-field brawl MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — All members of the Spring Hill College baseball team will be suspended for at least one game after an on-field fight during a game with the University of Mobile baseball team, according to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman said two SHC players will be suspended for two [...]

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