Troy University has launched a new Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) track, an innovative pathway designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and seek to transition into a professional nursing career. The new pathway will include both online and in-person classes. The in-person courses will be held at […]

Huntingdon College President Anthony Leigh has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the accrediting agency that oversees more than 750 institutions across the South. The announcement was made during the organization’s annual meeting this week in Nashville. Leigh will serve a three-year […]

The North Pole meets North Alabama. Improving student attendance has been a major focus for the Alabama State Department of Education this year, and schools across the state have been exploring creative ways to keep students in the classroom. At Forest Hills Elementary School in Florence, that creativity comes with a pointy hat, curly shoes […]

The Alabama Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, is joining a growing list of Alabama cities suing the state over the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, filing a new lawsuit that argues Alabama’s current online sales tax structure shortchanges public schools. According to the AEA press release, the organization has formally entered litigation challenging how […]

At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape. As the nation’s only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is leading the way in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, including the new era […]

The University of Alabama System proudly introduces the 18 students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars. The program provides exceptional UA System students pursuing government-related careers with immersive summer internships and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, D.C. “The Capitol Scholars Program offers students across the UA System an unmatched opportunity to develop professional […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is declaring victory after the Islamic Academy of Alabama withdrew their application to relocate a new school to a busy area in Hoover. Earlier this week, the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny its request to relocate earlier this month. This came after considerable pushback from Tuberville […]

Removing cell phones from classrooms felt like progress — a collective sigh of relief from parents worn out by the digital tug-of-war. But as I’ve spoken with families across Alabama, one concern keeps coming up: even without personal devices, our children are still immersed in screens throughout the school day. Chromebooks. Online worksheets. Digital reading […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded a $2.8 million National Institutes of Health grant to support a groundbreaking biomedical experiment that will send human brain tissue models into space in hopes of unlocking new insights into Alzheimer’s disease. The project — officially titled “Exploiting accelerated aging associated with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) […]

Even in retirement, Nick and Terry Saban continue to make it clear that their greatest work in Alabama extends beyond football. Their long-standing commitment to helping children grow into their fullest potential remains at the heart of their mission, and this week, that dedication was on display once again in Tuscaloosa. At the Tuscaloosa River […]

Anniston High School students, faculty and staff will have Friday, December 5, off as the Bulldogs prepare to compete in the 4A AHSAA Super 7 Championship — and the entire City of Anniston is rallying behind the team with a full week of celebrations. Anniston City Schools announced Monday that classes will be canceled, so […]

Alabama’s school choice money is about to be back on the table and the clock is ticking. Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Alabama families can now access updated information for the 2026-2027 CHOOSE Act’s (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) education savings account application process. The Governor’s Office noted […]

A friendly Iron Bowl rivalry has once again turned into a major win for Alabama families in need. According to the University of Alabama News Center, this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive raised a record 630,624 pounds of food, providing meals for West Alabamians facing food insecurity. The results were announced Friday morning […]

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences has set the standard for educating and training countless health care professionals who have improved health care across the state’s rural areas. CCHS Rural Programs’ history started 30 years ago with the creation of the Rural Medical Scholars Program, a five-year medical education program exclusively for rural […]

Mountain Brook City Schools earned one of Alabama’s highest state report card grades for the 2024-2025 school year, receiving an overall score of 99, according to data released by the Alabama Department of Education. The district celebrated the achievement on its official Instagram page, commending students, educators, and administrators across all six schools.   View […]

Posted outside my classroom door hangs a quote that states, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” To me, this quote represents the crux of why we as educators do what we do every day. As metaphorical gardeners, teachers watch for the child who needs a little extra fertilizer, wipe away tears when […]

Troy University has announced that its Chancellor, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., the longest-serving CEO of any public university in the nation, will retire at the end of 2028, following a planned three-year leadership transition. The retirement timeline, announced with the Board of Trustees’ endorsement, comes one year after the Board asked him to delay his […]

Alabama has long been home to groundbreaking medical research, and at the forefront of these efforts is the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). From life-saving cancer treatments to advances in cardiovascular care, UAB’s work touches thousands of lives every day. Yet one area that deserves even more attention is Parkinson’s disease-a neurological condition that […]

Evidence doesn’t speak for itself – skilled people and smart technology make it talk. The Huntsville Police Department’s forensic journey has evolved from film rolls to mobile data extraction and digital intelligence tools. The department’s new Crime Scene and Evidence Warehouse Complex isn’t just a building; it’s a milestone in how HPD collects, preserves and […]

STARBASE Maxwell, a War Department hands-on, youth science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics outreach program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is educating thousands of local students each year through immersive, inquiry-based learning. The program bridges the gap between military and civilian communities while opening doors to technical careers that support both national defense and […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing and UAB Medicine have been recognized by the American Association for Men in Nursing as a 2025 Best School for Men in Nursing and a 2025 Best Workplace for Men in Nursing, respectively. This marks the seventh consecutive year the school has been honored with the distinction and the third consecutive year UAB […]

Alabama Power invited high school students from across central Alabama to spend two days exploring potential career paths in the utility industry. Students experienced Alabama Power’s Lineworker Career Days, held earlier this month at the company’s General Services Complex in Calera. The annual event, now in its sixth year, drew more than 200 students from […]

Alabama lawmakers will enter the 2026 legislative session facing a major financial decision over public educators’ health insurance. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) warns the rising cost of the Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP) is squeezing out resources meant for classrooms. Ledbetter told Yellowhammer News that PEEHIP is “looking at $380 million” […]

For Auburn University alumnus Dan Arnold ‘87, choosing to give back to Auburn isn’t seen as an obligation, but rather, an opportunity to invest in a place that’s willing to transform young people’s lives and give them a bright future. Arnold’s recent transformational gift to the College of Human Sciences is among the largest single […]