On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced her recent appointments to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) Board. The school will offer in-state Alabama students across all 67 counties training to enter an in-demand medical career post-graduation or after continued higher education learning. The establishing legislation for the ASHS also creates the Alabama School of […]

Alabama has long struggled to achieve desired academic benchmarks for its public school students. In an effort to address this issue, the Alabama Legislature passed the Literacy Act in 2019, which requires students to meet specific reading-related goals before advancing to the next grade. The enforcement of this bill was delayed until this year due […]

It’s difficult to travel far in Alabama without seeing Birmingham-based lawyer and billboard king Alexander Shunnarah. This week, on his home turf in Birmingham, a less-visible entity in the region replaced one of his iconic billboard placements on the city’s skyline. Alabama A&M University, the largest HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in the state, […]

Hoover High School head football coach Drew Gilmer and defensive coordinator Adam Helms have each been placed on administrative leave, Hoover City Schools confirmed on Tuesday. “The decision to place these two athletic coaches, Mr. Gilmer and Mr. Helms, on administrative leave was made to ensure a thorough and impartial review of recent developments,” read […]

Birmingham-Southern College is broadening its search for a buyer for its 192-acre campus by soliciting offers outside the state of Alabama. The shuttered institution announced it is working with a New York-based real estate brokerage to market the sale of the campus, which closed in May. “BSC continues to have productive discussions with prospective buyers […]

The Mobile County Public School System is enforcing new security protocols this year, including weapons detectors at the school entrances, vape detectors in bathrooms and confiscating cell phones during class hours. The MCPSS said it will begin locking cell phones in safes or Yondr pouches at the beginning of the school day in each student’s […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) announced a refreshed visual identity system following extensive brand research conducted over the past few years. The updated visual identity includes new logos, colors, and branding elements designed to enhance UAB’s visibility and reputation. For the first time in UAB’s history, the primary logo will be shared across […]

In the latest major step toward making the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences a reality, the City of Demopolis announced it has officially transferred ownership of the former New Era plant property to the school’s foundation after receiving unanimous approval from the Demopolis City Council. “For our city, there is absolutely no greater value of […]

Auburn University announced that it will be dissolving its office of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by August 15. Employees will be reassigned to other positions and departments. “We remain resolute in our commitment to deliver exceptional experiences and to support all students, with particular emphasis on providing access and opportunity,” school leadership said in […]

The Jacksonville State women’s bowling team was among 40 NCAA National Championship teams honored at the White House on Monday at the annual White House College Champions Day. Teams participated in a tour of the White House, concluding on the South Lawn where Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the championship teams. “On behalf of our president […]

The University of Alabama and Auburn University have both recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network (STARS), which is aimed at facilitating the recruitment and preparation of prospective students in smaller, rural areas. The program helps students ready themselves academically for college life and opens access to on-campus visits to those from […]

In compliance with a law passed earlier this year by the Alabama Legislature, campuses within the University of Alabama System will eliminate all offices and programs that are based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and any other impermissible factors included under the umbrella of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  Instead, the University will redirect the […]

Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax Holiday offers both parents and students a significant discount on necessary school supplies for the upcoming academic school year. On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey reminded the state that the holiday begins this Friday and will run through Sunday. “Alabama families, it’s that time of year again! With the upcoming school […]

The 19th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend, and parents are being encouraged to take advantage of the savings. Gov. Kay Ivey said families should use the occasion to stock up on school supplies. “With the upcoming school year just around the corner, I encourage everyone to take full advantage of our Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday,” […]

On Thursday, it was announced that the Alabama Business Hall of Fame will honor seven business leaders who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions. This year’s inductees are Rob O. Burton of Birmingham; Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham; Thomas A. Harris of Hope Hull; Marnix E. Heersink of […]

Alabama is home to a surprising number of archaeological sites with deep, rich histories dating back centuries. While many of these locations have been extensively excavated and cataloged, others may go unseen for years to come. Luckily, one archaeological site less than 20 miles south of Tuscaloosa has been a definitive area of interest for […]

Member of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, Stancil “Stan” Starnes, has held a front row seat to changes that have vitally transformed American public life. In business, in law, in healthcare, in higher education — Starnes sees today a robust Alabama that is yet to hit its peak. Despite his trademark humility, […]

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) announced it responded swiftly to a recent cyberattack, restoring services and implementing enhanced cybersecurity measures while an investigation continues over potential data breaches. “On June 17, our Information Services team interrupted an attempted hack on the department. They did interrupt and stopped the hack, and the hackers were […]

A new, innovative artificial intelligence research center will soon go live at the University of Alabama. Housed in the College of Engineering, the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence has largely been made possible thanks to a $2 million donation in honor of former chair of the department of computer science, Dr. Marvin […]

According to the Alabama Community College System, students who completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have applied or enrolled in an Alabama community or technical college should begin receiving notification this week of their eligible aid. The notification is traditionally known as a financial aid “award letter” that documents all funding […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is recognizing school safety programs and improvements across the state. On Tuesday, Marshall announced that the application process for the 2024 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards is now open. “The safety of our schoolchildren is always on the forefront of our minds and hearts. That is why it is important […]

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is formally notifying its members and the public at large that it did not have permission to use trademarks of The University of Alabama and Auburn University in its campaign to organize workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant near Tuscaloosa earlier this year. That effort failed in May. Shortly before […]

Thirty-five high school students and recent graduates from rural Alabama communities are spending part of their summer at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences to learn about the need rural communities have for more doctors and other health care professionals. Through the Minority Rural Health Scholars Program and the Rural Health Scholars Program, […]

Mobile County School Board members announced during their June 26 meeting that several new safety enhancements will soon be put into place. An enhanced safety plan, which promises to be more comprehensive, includes an advanced weapon detection screening, a revised cell phone policy, clothing, backpacks, and vape detection. In a letter sent to parents on […]