[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by Low D Flat

But the Honors College isn't going anywhere. It was a false rumor last year. The program is alive and well and admitting new students.

http://www.uab.edu/students/undergra...onors-programs

Yes it is -- accurate info is just a simple google search away.

Originally Posted by Low D Flat

If you're competing for undergrad students in Alabama, there's no way on Earth you can distinguish yourself by using football. It makes sense to spend that money on ways you CAN distinguish yourself -- UAB is urban, it's got great ethnic and economic diversity, it's terrific in science and health fields. Those are good reasons students might choose it over Alabama and Auburn.

Well put -- as much as the loss of the football program is disappointing and disruptive for many current students, IMO, it will not dissuade future students from choosing UAB.