Induction into the 1831 Society is one of The University of Alabama’s highest honors, bestowed on individuals who have given $5 million or more and changed the trajectory of UA through their generosity. They are the foundation of our success and are represented by UA’s original seal from our founding in 1831.
The founding members of the 1831 Society, inducted in April 2023, have generously contributed almost $500 million to the University, including more than $230 million to The Rising Tide Capital Campaign.
Their gifts span the creation of new endowed chairs, professorships, scholarships, centers, programs, buildings and more. We are grateful for these leaders whose impact will be felt for generations to come.
Class of 2023
- Melinda and Ed Aldag
- Robert Alston
- Joann and Sloan Bashinsky
- Mary and Bill Battle
- Carolyn and Winton Blount
- Lee Ann and Ronald G. Bruno
- Paul W. Bryant Jr.
- Kenneth Carnathan
- Joy and Hugh Culverhouse
- Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse
- John Deramus
- Cappie and Ed Drummond
- Peggy and Garry Neil Drummond
- Nancy and Gary Fayard
- Kelley and C.T. Fitzpatrick
- Marillyn and James Hewson
- Joanne and Bob Hodgkins
- Everett Holle
- Ann and Carl Jones
- Faye and Lewis Manderson
- Frances and Marvin Mann
- Betty and Jack Moore
- Kathy and Mike Mouron
- Carol and Tom Patterson
- Pat and David Peterson
- Margaret and John Rhoads
- Alton Scott
- Linda Smith
- Mignon Smith
- Rosemary and Steve Williams
- Sallie and Warren Williamson
Stories of Giving
Smith Family Pushes The Rising Tide Over $1 Billion
The University of Alabama’s Rising Tide Capital Campaign has surpassed $1 billion in charitable commitments toward its $1.5 billion goal thanks to a recent gift commitment of $20 million made in memory of Mark Smith. Mark’s son, Clay, serves as a member of the Capital Campaign leadership committee.
Performing Arts Campaign Highlights Successful Year
“When we saw the scope of the Performing Arts Academic Center combined with the restoration of Bryce Main, we knew it was something we had to be involved in,” said Bill Battle, campaign co-chair. The PAAC reached its $15 million fundraising goal in 2020, and will be named in honor of the Smith Family.
Blount Scholars Program Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Blount Scholars began when Dr. James Yarbrough envisioned creating a college experience similar to that which he and other faculty members had as undergraduates. The program is named in honor of the late Winton and Carolyn Blount to endow and establish the Blount Initiative.
Fayard Gift Will Transform Literacy Education
Gary and Nancy Fayard expect their most recent commitment to The University of Alabama College of Education and Culverhouse College of Business will create a lasting impact on students as they navigate their education.
Birmingham Couple Makes Transformational Gift to UA
A $20 million gift from C.T. and Kelley Fitzpatrick will enhance the Culverhouse College of Business and intercollegiate athletics, and will establish the C.T. and Kelley Fitzpatrick Center for Value Investing.
Culverhouse Alumnus Funds Business Plan Competition
The Edward K. Aldag, Jr. $50,000 Business Plan Competition, hosted by UA’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, will award three students with the winning business plans startup funding and in–kind services.
UA Cuts Ribbon for Hewson Hall
Named in recognition of a $15 million gift from alumni Marillyn and James Hewson, the $60 million Hewson Hall is a light-filled, dynamic building designed to connect Culverhouse faculty, staff and students through new classroom and collaboration spaces.
Holle Family Foundation Commits $10 Million to C&IS
A $10 million gift commitment from the Holle Family Foundation will position the College of Communication and Information Sciences as a leader in creativity and communication and honor the life of Brig. Gen. Everett Hughes Holle.
Eliza P. Culverhouse Supports Dance Graduate Students
Eliza Culverhouse has continued her support of the arts with a contribution to the Department of Theatre and Dance. This gift, which created the Eliza P. Culverhouse Graduate Support Fund in Dance, will support graduate students in the dance MFA program.
Late Steve Williams Makes Gift to Gorgas Library
The A.S. Williams III Americana Collection, consisting of thousands of primary source materials on Southern and early U.S. history, recently grew by more than 2,500 titles valued at more than $1.3 million, thanks to a gift of additional materials from the collection’s namesake, A.S. (“Steve”) Williams III, a 1958 graduate of The University of Alabama.
UA Adapted Athletics Receives $3 Million Gift
UA announced a $3 million gift commitment from Michael and Kathy Mouron, of Mountain Brook, to help fund a $10 million training facility and competition venue for Adapted Athletics.
Moores Double Contribution to Endowment Fund
As their contribution to The Rising Tide Capital Campaign, the Moores made a significant commitment that will more than double the Elizabeth W. Moore and Jackson W. Moore First Generation Scholars Endowed Scholarship and allow them to aid up to eight Moore Scholars at all times.
