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Bevill State Community College

Jasper, AL

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Quick Facts

1992
Founded
Public community college
Type
3,986
Total Students
Associate's Colleges
Classification
President: Joel Hagood

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About Bevill State Community College

Bevill State Community College: Forged from a rich history of mergers to serve Alabama's students.

Bevill State Community College stands as a testament to regional educational commitment, empowering nearly 4,000 students across its diverse campuses. Known for its strong public community college foundation, Bevill State offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for both transfer to four-year institutions and immediate entry into the workforce. With specialized facilities like the Allied Health Sciences Building on its Sumiton Campus, the college is particularly strong in critical fields that meet community needs, fostering a learning environment focused on practical skills and academic excellence.

The college's unique history is a story of strategic growth and consolidation. Formed in 1992 from the merger of Walker State Technical College and Brewer State Junior College, Bevill State built upon the legacy of institutions established by a 1963 Alabama legislature act to create a statewide system. This initial merger was followed by the integration of the Hamilton campus of Northwest Alabama Community College in 1993, and later, the acquisition of the former UAB Walker College campus (after a five-year affiliation), which became Bevill State's Jasper campus. These pivotal mergers have shaped Bevill State into the comprehensive institution it is today, deeply rooted in the communities it serves.

For prospective students and families, Bevill State offers an accessible and supportive pathway to higher education. Its multiple campuses—including Sumiton, Jasper, Fayette, Hamilton, and the Pickens County Education Center in Carrollton—ensure that quality education is conveniently located for residents throughout the region. Whether you're pursuing a technical skill, a health science career, or starting your academic journey towards a bachelor's degree, Bevill State provides a nurturing environment with dedicated faculty and resources like the Irma Nicholson Library, all aimed at fostering student success and community impact.

Key Highlights

  • Serves 3,986 students, offering diverse pathways to academic and career success as a public community college.
  • Established in 1992 through the significant merger of Walker State Technical College and Brewer State Junior College.
  • Operates multiple campuses across Alabama, including Sumiton, Jasper, Fayette, Hamilton, and the Pickens County Education Center in Carrollton.
  • Features specialized facilities like the Allied Health Sciences Building on the Sumiton Campus.
  • Evolved through strategic mergers and acquisitions, including the Hamilton campus of Northwest Alabama Community College (1993) and the former UAB Walker College (now Jasper campus).
  • Provides accessible and affordable education rooted in a rich history of community service and regional growth.

Timeline

1938
Walker College founded as a private junior college.
1963
Alabama legislature passes enabling act to form a statewide system of junior and technical colleges.
1966
Walker State Technical College opened in Sumiton.
1966
Hamilton campus of Northwest Alabama Community College opened.
1969
Brewer State Junior College opened in Fayette (named after Governor Albert P. Brewer).
1992
Bevill State Community College formed by the merger of Walker State Technical College and Brewer State Junior College.
1993
Hamilton campus of Northwest Alabama Community College merged into Bevill State.
1993
Walker College acquired by the University of Alabama System, becoming UAB Walker College.
1998
The former UAB Walker College campus acquired by Bevill State, becoming the Jasper campus (after a five-year affiliation).
2007
Pickens County Education Center opened in Carrollton, overseen by the Fayette campus.
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34 Years
of Excellence

Leadership

Joel Hagood
President

Data from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

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