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Alabama STEM Ecosystem to help create opportunities for all

The Alabama STEM Ecosystem is joining the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice (SLECoP) as one of nine new ecosystems devoted to advancing STEM...

EPA aids Alabama students’ well water project

A student-led team from the University of Alabama has received a federal award for its research and efforts to help private well owners in...

Grant creates robotics pipeline for K-12 students

Auburn University’s Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE), Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Autauga County Schools (ACS) Board of Education are collaborating to...

Treasurer launches distressed colleges loan program

State Treasurer Young Boozer has been working diligently to bring aid to the state's most "distressed" colleges and universities through a $30 million loan...

Rare kidney auto-transplant performed at USA hospital

A USA Health urologist recently worked with a visiting surgeon to perform USA Health University Hospital’s second-ever renal auto-transplant. This is a rare surgery where...

Central Alabama CC a pioneer in nursing education

Central Alabama Community College may not be the largest institution, but it believes in being the best. As a testament to this commitment, CACC's nursing...

UA study: Poor time management = poor sleep for students

A lack of time management skills, particularly in organization, can lead to poor sleep quality for college students according to research conducted at the...

Live from Cullman! It’s the North Alabama Agriplex

The staff and programs of North Alabama Agriplex will receive statewide and national exposure with a feature on "Simply Southern TV." The show will premiere...

Aerospace and aviation high school to launch second year

Alabama's one and only aerospace and aviation high school is set to board its next flight of students next week. The Alabama Aerospace and Aviation...

Alabama A&M reports largest freshman class in history

Alabama A&M, the largest Historically Black College & University in the state, is set to grow even more it appears. The school has reported that...

VitAL, state create on-demand digital learning program

The University of Alabama partnered with several state agencies to launch a digital platform and on-demand learning program that offers essential education and training...

Farmers Federation honors Extension agent, AU researcher

An Extension System agent and an Auburn agriculture researcher were recognized Thursday by the Alabama Farmers Federation for their service and contributions to the...

Toyota invests $6.7M in Huntsville City Schools

The Huntsville school system is the recipient of a $6.7 million grant from the Toyota USA Foundation. It was announced Thursday at a press conference...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Alabama

Today is National Book Lovers Day so it was only fitting for Gov. Kay Ivey to announce the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination...

Samford nursing school receives $2.6M grant

Samford University's Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing was recently awarded $2.6 million to train primary care nurse practitioner students. After graduation, some students...

Grant to aid UAH research into life expectancy inequities

Dr. Azita Amiri, an associate professor with the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of the University of...

Ivey plays first note at Tallassee High School

Gov. Kay Ivey, a former trumpet player in Auburn's marching band, stopped by Tallassee High School today for its ribbon cutting. According to reports,...

US service academies info sessions set this month

The Alabama congressional delegation will be hosting information sessions for the U.S. service academies this month, Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced. The sessions, taking place around...

New School of Education program will retrain educators to become school psychologists

A new school psychology program from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education is being launched to address the state’s critical shortage...

USA Health University Hospital helping fight nurse burnout

About a month into their new jobs at USA Health University Hospital, eight young nurses gather in a conference room to get their first...

Affirmative action ruling could boost HBCUs

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a little over a year, has issued multiple landmark rulings that are set to change American society in the...

Answering rural health inequities a priority for UA program

The University of Alabama will increase its efforts to respond to what it calls rural health inequities which, according to it, are occurring in ...

UA students seize second chance at space launch

A determined group of students at the University of Alabama is taking full advantage of a second opportunity at a project that could see...

Ivey’s summer reading challenge inspires students

Gov. Kay Ivey's summer reading challenge has students across Alabama diving into books and sharing their literary adventures with the former teacher. With several weeks...