"Birmingham-Southern College to Close After Loan Bill Fails, Campus Sale Considered"

Birmingham-Southern College will close on May 31 after failing to secure a loan from the Alabama legislature, despite efforts from lawmakers and school officials. The closure comes after a bill to amend the loan program failed to gain sufficient support in the House of Representatives. The college's leaders are now focused on helping students and employees transition, with plans to assist seniors in completing their degrees and facilitating credit transfers to other institutions. The closure is attributed to a breakdown in communication and a lack of local support, and lawmakers are seeking changes to the original legislation in a final attempt to keep the school open.