The University of Alabama rejects $ 21.5 million in criticism from abortion law contributors

Culverhouse, a Florida lawyer and developer, originally pledged a total of $ 26.5 million last year. The university then gave him his law school, which was the greatest gift of his 187 years of history.

"The measures taken by the Commission today are a direct result of Mr. Culverhouse's constant attempts to interfere in the activities of the Law School", according to a statement by Kellee Reinhart, Vice Chancellor of the university communication.

"That's the only reason the board has decided to withdraw his name and pay his money back – any attempt by Mr. Culverhouse to link this action to another issue is misleading and deceptive," he said. she declared.

The university said last week that Culverhouse had asked for $ 10 million in return and had made requests regarding the law school.

"Donors can not dictate the administration of the university," said the school in a statement.

Culverhouse has denied asking for a refund.

"I want to clarify that I have never asked for $ 21.5 million to be repaid and asks if the University is trying to silence my opinions by their quick response," he said. Friday in a statement.

Culverhouse did not attend university, but his parents did it. Hugh Culverhouse Sr. owned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 19 years, until his death in 1994. The Alabama Business College was named in his honor.

"I will not allow the name of my family to be associated with an educational system that advocates a discriminatory state law against women, does not respect the established federal law and violates our Constitution", said Culverhouse.

He reiterated his appeal to students for them to protest and "reconsider their options for education in Alabama". He also urged outside companies to "consider the consequences" of working in Alabama.