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Alabama House passes bill to outlaw obscene material, behavior in schools and libraries
On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would protect children from being exposed to sexual, or otherwise explicit, material or behavior...
Time to purchase BSC license plate running short
As Birmingham Southern College begins the inevitable process of shutting down the university by May 31, the school is offering alumni and fans one...
Alabama School of Cyber Tech and Engineering recipient of $200,000 RTX donation
The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Foundation has received a $200,000 donation from defense and aerospace giant RTX. The gift comes after...
Alabama Community College System launches new programs to boost employment with DHR partnership
The Alabama Community College System introduced three new programs designed to address employment, child care, and recidivism.
Supported by the Alabama Department of Human Resources,...
Chairman Garrett breaks down $9.3 billion education budget, previews future ETF decisions
Chairman of the Alabama House Education Trust Fund Committee, State Rep. Danny Garrett joined Capitol Journal last Friday to discuss the state's educational trust...
Auburn’s McCrary Institute, Oak Ridge National Laboratory to build cybersecurity center to protect electricity grid
Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security was awarded a $10 million Department of Energy grant in partnership with Oak Ridge...
Tribute to Jim Wilson III installed at Bryant-Denny Stadium – ‘big heart, big vision, and big influence’
On Saturday, the University of Alabama System unveiled a plaque at Bryant-Denny Stadium honoring late trustee Jim Wilson, a longtime member of the board...
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program leads nation in quality for 18th consecutive year
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) announced that Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program is once again recognized for...
Alabama A&M welcomes new K-9 officer in latest effort to improve campus security
Alabama A&M is adding several additional campus protection measures after a recent student-officer involved shooting occurred at one of the school's dormitories.
The shooting was...
Alabama Cyber Institute names Dr. Allen Parrish to lead renewed strategic vision
The Alabama Cyber Institute, based at the University of Alabama, announced a new strategic vision and direction of leadership.
A recent investment in the High...
Rep. Aderholt confronts Biden’s Secretary of Education with breakdown of policy, priority failures – ‘We can and must do better’
Congressman Robert Aderholt took U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to task on Wednesday in a House budget hearing on a number of topics.
In...
Auburn campus readies for annual Tiger Giving Day
Tiger Giving Day, Auburn University’s annual day of giving, is back for its ninth year this week.
The lineup for Wednesday features 45 projects from...
Teach in Bama program signs first school districts
The University of Alabama College of Education has signed the first two school districts to Teach in Bama, a program committed to identifying and...
UA System, Presidents issue update on Alabama DEI reform implementation
The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to ban the teaching of divisive concepts, including critical race theory, by any state agency. It also ends Diversity,...
Building Alabama’s future workforce: Over 5,300 companies partner with ACCS
Across Alabama, businesses of all sizes are facing a crucial challenge: Finding skilled workers.
More than 5,000 businesses who collaborate with the Alabama Community...
Sen. Britt joins dyslexia education roundtable, shares praise for UA’s nationally-recognized language therapy program
U.S. Senator Katie Britt visited the University of Alabama, her alma mater, last week to participate in a roundtable discussion about dyslexia education and...
Sen. Britt visits Tuskegee University after securing $6.7 million for flight school program
Tuskegee University is establishing a state-of-the-art flight school after U.S. Senator Katie Britt managed to secure $6.7 million in federal funding for the program.
On...
UA System, colleges across Alabama offering BSC students scholarships, expedited transfers
Universities are lining up to help Birmingham-Southern College students continue their education once the school officially closes in May.
The University of Alabama System announced...
Superintendent Mackey: Alabama’s new transparency law might help keep parents engaged in the classroom
Governor Kay Ivey recently signed the Parents Right to Know Act, which will give parents a better understanding of what is being taught to...
Samford University releases annual report highlighting school’s success, breaks first year student enrollment record
Samford University is continuing its tradition of academic success and growth.
The Birmingham-based private college, founded in 1841, recently released its annual comprehensive report detailing...
Birmingham-Southern College to officially close
After a prolonged struggle to secure financial support, Birmingham-Southern College will officially close on May 31, 2024 after a vote from the 168-year-old university's...
In midst of COVID, University of Alabama almost breaks school record for annual economic impact
For the majority of Alabama entities and organizations, the COVID pandemic was a time of increased financial hardship.
It does appear, however, that one institution...
‘It always goes back to people’: Auburn rocketry team visits Children’s of Alabama
Alie Ana, Mila and Alexandra Reese were already part of the Auburn family.
However, on March 11, they left their mark on a group of...
US Space & Rocket Center responds to social media reports of transgender counselor
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has responded to reports on social media concerning a Space Camp transgender counselor.
The reports have even included posts...