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JSU hosts officers from 25 Alabama law enforcement agencies for Leadership Command College

Austen Shipley -
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

Austen Shipley -
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

Grayson Everett -
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

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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

Austen Shipley -
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

Austen Shipley -
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

Brandon Moseley -
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

Brandon Moseley -
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

Austen Shipley -
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

Brandon Moseley -
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

Austen Shipley -
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...

Montevallo freezes tuition, does away with ACT/SAT requirement

Austen Shipley -
Good things come in ... sevens. At least they do for students at the University of Montevallo. The university's Board of Trustees announced Wednesday it voted...

Reed details legislative approach to building the Alabama workforce of tomorrow in BCA talk

Grayson Everett -
President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed (R-Jasper) addressed a group of business leaders on Tuesday morning to share challenges, accomplishments and...

Gordon Stone: With education funding, Higher Ed Partnership asks ‘What Comes Next?’

Gordon Stone -
When leaders begin to consider where to invest public dollars, the question asked by lawmakers, opinion leaders and the general public could simply be...

Alabama A&M endowed chair honors first Black student to graduate from UA

Bud McLaughlin -
As Alabama A&M prepares for its 150th anniversary next year, the university recently added to its history and legacy of education. The university's Board of...

Future Farmers of America Week celebrated across the U.S.

Austen Shipley -
Recognized worldwide for its cotton and peanut yields, Alabama has always had a special relationship with the Future Farmers of America. The state is...

UA student group raises $233,000 for Children’s of Alabama

Austen Shipley -
Children's of Alabama, one of the state's premier pediatric hospitals, received a $233,000 donation from a student-led organization at the University of Alabama. UA Miracle,...

The doctor will see you now: Auburn’s Rural Health Initiative provides innovative health care access

Kelley Young -
Dori Harmon, a resident of rural Lafayette in Chambers County, started having severe headaches this past August. Her primary care physician ruled out problems...

University of Alabama receives double Fulbright designations

Austen Shipley -
The University of Alabama received some major academic recognition recently - and it was a first for the Capstone. The school has been recognized as...

Former U.S. Senator and Alabama AG Luther Strange brings real-world experience to UA Law students

Grayson Everett -
During his farewell address on the floor of the United States Senate in 2017, Luther Strange said he approached the end of his service...

Educational Freedom Day brings lawmakers, students and advocates together for school choice at Alabama State House 

Grayson Everett -
This morning in Montgomery, school choice advocates, students and families gathered to celebrate all of the school choice options in Alabama – unified in...

‘Exceptional enthusiasm’: Feasibility study backs Demopolis as best for healthcare school

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Citing the city's "exceptional enthusiasm" and "unwavering motivation," a feasibility study supports Demopolis to be the home of a Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. The...

Yellowhammer News celebrates Alabama’s 2024 Women of Impact at sixth annual ceremony

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Yellowhammer News hosted its sixth annual Women of Impact Awards event last month at the Florentine in Birmingham to honor 20 of Alabama’s most...
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