The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership is proud to announce that 39 students have been selected to comprise the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars – an undergraduate program within the Institute. This prestigious undergraduate initiative is set to shape the future leaders of our state and nation. In 2023, Senator Richard Shelby donated his […]

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., who has served as Troy University Chancellor for more than 35 years during a period of unprecedented growth, has announced his retirement effective Oct. 1, 2025. Dr. Hawkins, who is currently the longest-serving chief executive of a public university, announced his retirement date in an email to faculty and staff today. […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama recently awarded grants to thirty-six schools across the state worth a cumulative $318,000. The funding, which will reportedly benefit 17,000 students, is part of the organization's 'Be Healthy School Grant Program.'

Alabama has one of the nation’s most diverse and resilient economies. What we have been able to accomplish in the agriculture, automotive and aviation industries commands the world’s attention of our state’s workforce and quality of life. The construction, forestry, healthcare and transportation industries are among reasons companies choose to do business here. Yet, for […]

Lakeisha Russaw, an Alabama Power Southeast Division community relations specialist, has been named the 2024 alumnus of the year for Wallace Community College’s Sparks Campus in Eufaula, Alabama. Russaw received the award at one of the college’s graduation ceremonies held at the Dothan Civic Center on May 8. “Lakeisha Russaw’s career achievements and active involvement […]

State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space. The AMP Center is a world-class research and development hub for creating and sustaining modern mobility and power technologies, […]

Fridays are usually dubbed “casual Friday” around the office. However, this Friday, folks are encouraged to wear their favorite college colors for the annual College Colors Day in Alabama. The Higher Education Partnership join Gov. Kay Ivey in recognizing Friday for the importance of sharing the story of the value of the state’s universities. Alabamians are […]

Auburn University's student population has grown substantially in recent years and according to new pre-census semester data, that trend looks to have continued in the form of record fall enrollment.

Tuskegee University, the only HBCU that provides on-campus ROTC for all military services, could soon be receiving $5.29 million in federal funding for its new Aviation and Aero Technology Program.  If awarded, the endowment has largely been made possible through the continued efforts of Senator Katie Britt.

The number of residents pursuing academic credit and workforce credentials through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is the highest it has been since 2013, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) reports. More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training opportunities between August 2023 and July 2024, marking […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning sports analyst Charles Barkley praised Alabama’s community colleges as essential pathways to career opportunities during a visit to Southern Union State Community College on Friday. Barkley, an Auburn University alum, emphasized the role of these institutions in improving lives and strengthening communities across the state. Barkley visited the […]

Parents of a University of Alabama student, known for their charitable donations to academic institutions scattered across the country, gifted a sizable sum recently to support pupils in the college's Culverhouse School of Business.

Growing concern about transfers in high school sports, especially football, might be an overreaction, an official with the Alabama High School Athletic Association says. “The perception is not reality,” said Kim Vickers, the AHSAA’s associate executive director and eligibility coordinator. “The perception is that schools are recruiting players but the reality is that the parents […]

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 […]

The state of Alabama has historically had a difficult time achieving desired academic benchmarks for its public school students. To help address the issue, the state legislature passed the transformative 2019 Alabama Literacy Act requiring students to meet certain reading-related goals before proceeding to the next grade level.

Birmingham lawyer Alexander Shunnarah is no longer featured on the city's largest billboard. That distinction now rests with Alabama A&M University, the largest HBCU

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 next big move to make the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis a reality, the city has announced that it has officially transferred ownership of its former New Era plant property to the school's foundation.

A new law signed by Governor Kay Ivey in March has universities across the state closing their offices of Diversity and Inclusion while also placing a moratorium on any discussions and teachings that could be deemed a 'divisive concept.'

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.