Stillman's History

In 1876, the Tuskaloosa Institute was founded by Rev. Dr. Charles Stillman to educate African American ministers for the Presbyterian Church. The institution then became the "Stillman Institute" and later Stillman College following the passing of Dr. Stillman and the college's evolution to a senior coeducational institution. Today, with outstanding academic programs, modern well-equipped facilities and small class sizes, Stillman offers an exceptional college experience. Noted for its outstanding programs in biological sciences, business administration and teacher education, Stillman has also instituted the Harte Honors College and pre-professional programs in law and medicine. LEARN MORE: https://stillman.edu/about-us/legacy/stillman-at-a-glance/

Stillman's Culture

Stillman's choir and Blue Pride Marching Band perform regularly at campus and community events, as well as national festivals and concerts nationwide. The campus also is home to eight of the Divine 9 fraternities and sororities. Stillman features cheer and dance teams, as well as campus culture and engagement groups such SGA and The Pulse. The College also offers intercollegiate teams for men in bowling, basketball, tennis, track and baseball; and for women in bowling, basketball, tennis, track, softball and volleyball. These activities have stimulated enrollment and continue to contribute to its exceptional offerings.

What to know about Stillman 

Graduates of Stillman College are doctors, corporate executives, high-ranking military officers, music producers, and much more. We've maintained this standard for excellence for more than 145 years, from our founding as a ministry college for Black men and groundbreaking support for coeducation, to our new tech-focused academic programs and ever-growing pipelines to graduate schools.

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