By Emily Williams When Dr. Gary Fenton was a junior in high school, he felt what he describes as a divine pull down an academic path that would lead him straight to the pulpit, where he has remained for 46 years. Twenty-five of those years were spent speaking to the congregation of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. But come Aug. 28, Fenton plans to take a seat in … [Read more...]
The Family Guy: Samford AD Martin Newton Likes a Full House
By Donna Cornelius Most basketball fans would feel right at home in Martin Newton’s house – especially in the pool room. Framed jerseys signed by the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman fill one wall. Opposite them are jerseys from championship college basketball teams.At one end of the mantel is the basketball presented to Newton’s father, … [Read more...]
Southern Hospitality: From Coach to AD to VP of Advancement, Joe Dean Jr. Keeps Coming Home to BSC
By Emily WilliamsJoe Dean Jr. may not have been born in Birmingham, but home is where the heart is, and his lies with Birmingham-Southern College. The senior vice president of advancement for BSC Athletics is the namesake of his father, National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Famer and former LSU Athletic Director Joe Dean. Born and raised in Baton Rouge while his … [Read more...]
Reaching Out: UAB Benevolent Fund Extends Its Reach Into the Community While Caring for Employees at Home
By Sarah Kuper Now in its 31st year, the UAB Benevolent Fund campaign has reached a milestone. Employees from all facets of the UAB community have come together and raised a record $2 million to help UAB employees in need and fund local non-profits. The fund is governed by a council of UAB employees, and the wider UAB community has input on where the money goes. Through … [Read more...]
Making the Best of Plan B: Samford’s Quinn Dreamed of Playing Basketball, but Baseball Has Taken Him to a Shot at the Big Leagues
By Tyler Waldrep Growing up, former Oak Mountain standout Heath Quinn dreamed of playing basketball professionally. Whenever his dad asked him what his backup plan was, Quinn would always repeat that he wanted to play in the NBA. On June 10, Quinn got the call that he had been drafted by a San Francisco Bay-area team, but it wasn’t the Golden State Warriors on the phone, it … [Read more...]