Birmingham-Southern College welcomes new Coast Guard center takeover of former campus
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The campus at the Birmingham-Southern College has been selected to become a new United States Coast Guard training center.
Upon the closing of the sale, the Coast Guard will take possession of the 192-acre campus on Birmingham’s west side and will begin work to refit it as a training center for USCG officers and enlisted personnel, according to a Birmingham-Southern College statement.
“Although we will always grieve the closing of our beloved college in 2024, we believe the sale of our campus to the Coast Guard for this purpose – supporting the training, education, and ongoing development of the people who serve in our nation’s premier maritime protection force — is a terrific outcome for our city, our state, and the neighborhood we called home for more than 100 years.
“We welcome the Coast Guard to the Hilltop knowing they will bring significant value, vibrancy, and security to our community.”
Rev. Keith D. Thompson, chair of the BSC Board of Trustees
Daniel B. Coleman, BSC’s 16th and final president noted the efforts of Alabama’s Congressional delegation and the city of Birmingham to make the sale a reality.
“We are deeply grateful to Sen. Britt for her leadership and her tireless efforts – along with U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, who is a graduate of the College – to ensure that this project remained a top priority in Washington.
We also want to thank Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council, and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, in whose district the campus sits, for their steadfast support through these challenging times. This outcome is truly a remarkable win for Birmingham and for Alabama.”
Daniel B. Coleman
Since the college’s closing on May 31, 2024, the future of its 192-acre campus on the northwest corner of Birmingham has been up in the air. Both Miles College and Alabama A&M expressed interest in purchasing the campus, but neither finalized a deal.
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