Today, Miles continues to build on that legacy, serving as a driver of innovation, workforce development, and economic mobility across the Birmingham region.
Richard Arrington, Class of '55
Mayor of Birmingham 1979-1998
"Miles College was able to inspire me to aspire for high achievement. That inspiration undergirded me during my successful journey through graduate school and public service in elected office in the state of my birth."
An Economic Engine for Birmingham
Education drives strong economies. We've partnered with local high schools to strengthen STEM and language programs, and with community colleges to ensure easy transfers. On campus, we light the way to economic opportunity through accelerator programs, entrepreneurship skills development, and partnerships with companies and institutions that need our students' leadership and talents.
A Small-Business Incubator
Through our partnership with the Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative, we're helping to dismantle economic inequality in metropolitan Birmingham and beyond by offering the know-how, connections and confidence that can propel you in the business world
Miles Alumni Are Birmingham’s Future
Chief Michael Pickett is a seasoned law enforcement leader with a distinguished career in public safety, special operations, and crime reduction. He was officially appointed Chief of Police for the Birmingham Police Department on April 1, 2025.
