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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...
UAB School of Dentistry opens satellite clinic in Dothan
The University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Dentistry announced it has officially opened a new Dothan, Alabama based satellite dental clinic to recruit,...
JSU hosts officers from 25 Alabama law enforcement agencies for Leadership Command College
Jacksonville State University hosted its first Southeastern Leadership Command College for law enforcement officers across Alabama this week.
The strategic aim of the program will...
Alabama leads the nation in educational freedom in 2024 after Governor Ivey signs school choice bill into law
This morning, Governor Kay Ivey's signature on school choice legislation has placed Alabama at the forefront of states in expanding educational freedom in 2024....
Stephanie Bell, 30-year conservative champion of education, endorses Kelly Mooney for Alabama School Board
After thirty years as the first and only Republican to represent District 3 on the Alabama State Board of Education, Stephanie Bell has endorsed...
Auburn, Community College System partner to advance AI teaching, learning
As part of Auburn’s growing efforts to broaden Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to higher education institutions, the university is now partnering with the Alabama...
University of Alabama Online now offering mental health, wellness support through Uwill
The University of Alabama is working to provide its online students with increased access to mental health and wellness support. As part of that...
Alabama lawmakers advance effort to financially support BSC by sidelining state treasurer
The Alabama Senate Education Budget Committee approved a new piece of legislation on Wednesday that, if passed, could help to extend a $30 million...
Alabama House passes bill giving students, families greater educational choice
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would dramatically increase the number of Alabama school children who have affordable school choice...
One-time audit of AHSAA advanced by Alabama Senate committee
Last week, the Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would allow the state to perform...
Blazing a trail: UAB to help service International Space Station
While UAB may be known globally for its renowned medical programs and services, it was the college’s school of engineering that recently stole the...
State Sen. Orr on CHOOSE Act: ‘I don’t see major problems for the legislation going forward’
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State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is optimistic that the school choice bill currently making its way through the legislature will ultimately pass and then...
Alabama school choice bill advances House committee with positive budgetary assurances
On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced Alabama's landmark school choice legislation, the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education...
State rehabilitation services, community colleges partner to help disabled Alabamians qualify for in-demand jobs
The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services has teamed up with the state's Community College System to help disabled Alabamians gain in-demand credentials as well...