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QuantHub, Innovate Alabama launch cutting-edge tech internship program
QuantHub, a Birmingham-based startup, is joining forces with Innovate Alabama to launch an internship program that will prepare students for careers in data science...
Operation Iron Ruck sets Iron Bowl rivalry aside to bring awareness to veteran suicide
As fans from all over the state prepare to flood Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch the iconic Iron Bowl matchup, there’s one group of students...
UA students to compete in national EV battery challenge
A team of students from the University of Alabama will compete in a premier national competition to design, build, test and integrate an advanced...
State awards Auburn $2M to spearhead innovative rural health care access project
The Alabama State Department of Finance has granted Auburn University $2 million to fund an ambitious health care access initiative aimed at addressing significant...
Auburn, Marion Military Institute join forces to prepare future aviators
A partnership has been formed between Auburn University's School of Aviation and the Marion Military Institute: Marion is now an official feeder school for...
Sewell: Deadline to apply for military service academy nominations is Saturday
There are just a couple days left to apply with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell to be nominated to one of the country's military service...
Alabama A&M’s marching band to lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off next week, the Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White will be front and center.
Literally.
The AAMU marching...
Build Up Birmingham wins housing solution competition
WASHINGTON -- Build Up Birmingham is the winner of the 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge.
The unique workforce development high school combines academics with paid...
Alabama special ed teachers could see pay increase
In an effort to draw in and produce more special education teachers within the state, the Alabama State Department of Education has announced that...
Expanding Alabama Mural Trail offers passport with prizes
With nearly 300 Instaworthy spots to visit, The Alabama Mural Trail is growing, and travelers now have another reason — other than a great...
Auburn Veterans Resource Center unveils Sledge display
Auburn University’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) unveiled a display featuring a World War II dress uniform worn by late Auburn alumnus and United States Marine...
Kelly Mooney running for state school board in district 3
A second candidate has thrown her hat into the ring for the District 3, Alabama State Board of Education race. District 3 represents most...
UA leading project to give EV batteries second life
Electric vehicles batteries will find a second life in EV charging stations under a project led by the University of Alabama.
With $4 million in...
ACCS Innovation Center opens in Decatur – ‘this is a great day’
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) marked a major milestone in its mission to prepare Alabamians of all ages for the workforce with real...
Dolly Parton Imagination Library growth ‘encouraging,’ but ‘work isn’t done’
A landmark reading initiative for children, launched by country music legend Dolly Parton and Gov. Kay Ivey, has grown exponentially, Ivey said.
The governor, in...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama medical scholarship program yielding results
Through a coordinated effort between the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Auburn University, UAB’s School of Medicine, the Alabama College of Osteopathic...
Sen. Waggoner ‘disappointed’ with outcome of BSC case set to doom the school
A year ago, State Senator James “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) and his bipartisan allies in the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation began a determined effort...
Alabama Cooperative Extension System: Century of service and solutions, addressing challenges of tomorrow
In a state as dynamic and diverse as Alabama, access to timely, reliable information is critical. For more than 100 years, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has...
Gadsden State extends BOGO scholarship for Chamber members
If you missed this opportunity in the fall, don't hesitate for the spring.
It's a Buy One, Get One free scholarship to Gadsden State Community...
Spring Hill College offers free graduate degrees
Spring Hill College has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the higher education landscape, the Mobile college announced.
Effective immediately, Spring Hill said it...
Auburn University, alumni contribute $6.3 billion to state’s economy
Auburn University is offering more than just academic contributions to the state of Alabama.
According to a new study conducted by the university, Auburn and...
National economy a concern for state business leaders
According to a survey taken by the University of Alabama Center for Business and Economic Research, small business leaders throughout the state appear to...
Construction of University of Alabama performing arts center begins
The University of Alabama has raised the curtain on construction of the Smith Family Center for the Performing Art is underway. The center on...
UAH researchers helping solve 60-year-old solar mystery
Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have supported a ground-breaking measurement that is helping solve a 60-year-old cosmic mystery. The question is...