Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
The evolution of Bryce

The evolution of Bryce

Emilee Benos • February 15, 2016

The iconic white dome of Bryce is almost as recognizable to some as the top of Denny Chimes, even 
in 2016.The domes belonged to Alabama Insane Hospital, the first of its kind to be completed in the...

Student growth spurs campus-wide construction

Student growth spurs campus-wide construction

Nick Privitera • November 16, 2015

The University of Alabama recorded its highest enrollment ever for the 2015-2016 school year, with over 37,000 students, according to a news release from UA News from September. As the number of students...

Bryce Campus Plan shows University's commitment to all aspects of university experience

Kyle Simpson • February 18, 2015

Since The University of Alabama purchased the property of the historic Bryce Hospital facility in 2010, many have wondered exactly how the University would make use of the 168 acres of space just off Hackberry...

Bryce revisited: 168-acre acquisition will serve UA student growth

Bryce revisited: 168-acre acquisition will serve UA student growth

Katie Shepherd • November 18, 2014

In the coming years, the historic Bryce Hospital will undergo some changes in its typical residents. The University of Alabama bought the 168 acres surrounding the 150-year-old building in 2010 to make...

New area hospital to house criminally insane

New area hospital to house criminally insane

William Evans • March 5, 2012

The state of Alabama’s department of mental health has decided that the psychiatric hospital intended to replace Bryce Hospital as a mental health facility will instead become a facility for the criminally...

University buys Bryce hospital, plans to preserve history

University buys Bryce hospital, plans to preserve history

Chuck Matula • October 24, 2011

Opened in 1861, Bryce Hospital has endured both the Civil War and the burning of the University of Alabama by federal troops in 1865, making it a symbol of spirit and reform according to a fact sheet from...

Bryce sale appropriate

Our View • January 13, 2010

On Dec. 30, the University got what it has wanted for some time: the 177 acres that make up the Bryce Hospital facility on the northeast corner of campus. The University will pay $60 million – $50 million...