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HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Located walking distance from downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Stillman College campus blends century-old magnolias and Corinthian-capped columns with leading-edge laboratories and NCAA sports facilities. It is this marriage of old and new — of reverence for tradition and commitment to growth — that attracts Stillman’s vibrant student body and highly credentialed faculty, earning the school lofty rankings among Southern colleges. Lauded as one of the “most wired” campuses in the nation, Stillman has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a Presbyterian training school for black ministers. But 137 years since its founding, the school’s original mission rings true: to prepare a diverse population for a successful future. Student enrollment averages 1,000, which means small classes and personalized instruction. This family-like atmosphere boasts a 15 to 1 student-faculty ratio, ensuring that all incoming freshmen receive one-on-one mentoring and curriculums customized to students’ unique learning styles. And students receive this individual attention from elite professors — 92 percent of the faculty holds a PhD or the highest degree in their ﬁeld of study. The college offers 17 liberal-arts majors, with standout programs in biological sciences, music and teacher education, and a special emphasis on pre-professional programs in law, medicine, and ministry. Students are strongly encouraged to attend graduate school. In fact, Stillman guarantees that students who successfully complete the requirements of their academic disciplines will qualify and enter their next-level professional school. But it’s not all about academics at Stillman. Beyond the classroom, the college fosters involvement in sports, religion, and the arts. Thanks to a comprehensive NCAA Division II sports program, championship baseball, cheerleading, and dance teams are all popular extra curriculars (and so is rooting on the Tigers and Lady Tigers). Social opportunities include an active Greek-life program, professional clubs, and weekly chapel services. Most importantly, Stillman strives to make its private, high-quality education ﬁnancially accessible. The college employs a number of expense-relief efforts, including a textbook rental # PHOTOS COURTESY OF STILLMAN COLLEGE program and easy access to affordable health insurance. The college also guides students through Clockwise from left: Stillman President its exceptional ﬁnancial aid program, which awards Dr. Ernest McNealey more than $10 million in federal assistance and meets with a group of students; drum scholarships annually. majors in the Blue Many of Stillman’s recent successes have come Pride Marching about under the visionary leadership of Dr. Ernest Band; graduates proudly don their McNealey, the college’s ﬁfth president. He has blue and gold. passionately employed a trio of watchwords — tradition, excellence, and vision — that make up The Stillman Way, encouraging a continuous focus on the intellectual and social potential of its students. Since taking the helm in 1997, McNealey has also worked to create a “sense of place” for students and faculty, emphasizing cohesiveness of the architecture on campus, the renovation of historic buildings, and the quality of facilities and landscaping. Much like the college’s founders who saw this tract of Tuscaloosa land Stillman College and envisioned an institution of higher 3601 Stillman Boulevard Tuscaloosa, AL learning, it is this unyielding pursuit of 800.841.5722 excellence that will continue to spur stillman.edu Stillman into its next successful chapter. usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2013 77 http://www.stillman.edu http://www.stillman.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013