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BACHE Birmingham Area Consortium for Higher Education
BACHE logo and wordmark in white on blue background

Current Co-Presidents

Steve Peters
Co-Director, BACHE Council
2020-2023
Montevallo University

Ruth Truss
Co-Director, BACHE Council
2020-2023
Montevallo University

collage of images of the BACHE member institutions 

The Birmingham Consortium for Higher Education (BACHE) is a partnership among the five, four-year colleges and universities in the greater Birmingham area.  Created by the presidents in 1996 to advance academic excellence through collaborative activities and shared resources, BACHE enhances educational opportunities for students and provides services and support to faculty, staff and the community.

Current Co-Presidents

Steve Peters
Co-Director, BACHE Council
2020-2023
Montevallo University

Ruth Truss
Co-Director, BACHE Council
2020-2023
Montevallo University