Alabama’s leaders are rightly focused on increasing our state’s labor force participation. At a time when three quarters of in-demand, livable wage jobs require a postsecondary credential, we at the Alabama Community College System believe a bold and foundational change that centers on high school students and adults is needed. We can deliver it. Our plan […]

Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. The design is built around a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a device that converts mechanical or thermal energy into electricity for wearable electronics, that will […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is marking February as Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month. In a video message thanking Alabama teachers and encouraging students, Tuberville outlined the importance of CTE for not just Alabama’s students, but the overall well-being of the entire state, particularly its workforce. “This is a very important month for students and […]

For 40 years, I worked in education as a teacher, coach, and mentor. I have watched the school choice movement grow and change many students’ lives. Over the past few weeks, I am proud to have been able to recognize National School Choice Week on the Senate floor, host a roundtable discussion with parents from across the country, and visit […]

What was once a condemned, otherwise vacant eyesore of a building at the corner of Wynn Drive and Bradford is now a unique and vibrant educational facility that has quickly become a source of pride among city and state movers and shakers. The Alabama School for Cyber, Technology, and Engineering drew dignitaries, luminaries and a […]

Maggie Nelson, a senior from Birmingham, has won the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, a first for Auburn University. This fall, Nelson will attend Churchill College at the University of Cambridge and work towards her MPhil in materials science and metallurgy. Nelson now sits comfortably at the top of the list of Auburn’s most prestigious scholars. Over […]

Auburn’s Board of Trustees will vote next Friday on plans for renovations to Jordan-Hare Stadium that include a new video board for the north end zone side of the venue. Currently, the video board at Jordan-Hare is only one large screen on the south end zone side, something that the school has planned to address […]

For Karen Brooks, family and career have always been synonymous. Raised in the Phifer Incorporated family business, Karen’s mother inspired her long before she took the step of becoming an ambassador for the company in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  “My mother was always equally involved with starting the company. Watcher her and my father build it was […]

At a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Tuscaloosa, President Stuart R. Bell declared the new Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center officially open at the University of Alabnma. The center is dedicated to undergraduate admissions and will offer a place for prospective students to embark on campus tours. “The Randall Welcome Center illustrates the rich history of […]

In a letter to school superintendents, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth expressed strong support for integrating Bible-based, character-focused education in public schools. Ainsworth’s endorsement of LifeWise Academy, a national leader in this area, comes on the first day of School Choice week, a week of advocacy to encourage families to discover the traditional public, public charter, […]

Alabama State Representative Laura Hall was first elected to House District 19 in 1993, and has enthusiastically served her state with an unwavering commitment to public service ever since. Throughout her tenure, she has tirelessly focused on education, healthcare, and community development initiatives. It’s no surprise that Rep. Hall is passionate about education — with […]

Bloomberg Philanthropies pledged a major investment toward the prospect of a statewide healthcare sciences high school, contingent on approval of the school by the Alabama Legislature. The donation of $26.4 million was announced Wednesday in Demopolis by a joint partnership of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation, the Alabama Department of Education, and Whitfield […]

LaFreeda Jordan was born in our state capital the same day Martin Luther King Jr reached St. Jude Hospital during the historic Selma-to-Montgomery March in 1965. “My father was so in touch with everything that was going on, he wanted to name me Freedom. My mother said no but she compromised and came up with […]

Two Alabama high school students have been selected to participate in the prestigious U.S. Senate Youth Program for 2024. The program is described as “an annual week-long educational experience and scholarship for two outstanding high school students from each state who are interested in pursuing careers in public service with the mission of providing an […]

The Samford Hall bell tolled precisely 10 times at 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 4. The moment may have confused those not aware of the significance, but it made sense for a small group gathered in the circular brick courtyard near the desegregation marker. Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts told the group it was meant […]

How much is Auburn University’s advanced manufacturing expertise worth to the U.S. Army? Up to $50 million. That’s the total of a new three-year project — the single largest prime research contract ever awarded to Auburn University —  designed to help the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center boost its increasing […]

Dr. Aaron Milner, superintendent of Saraland City Schools, has been named president of Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved the appointment at a meeting Wednesday. Milner will start Feb. 1. “Aaron has nearly 30 years of educational experience but brings a fresh perspective on the […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) has continued to grow by leaps and bounds since first opening in 2018. The Huntsville-based public charter school announced they’ll host a groundbreaking ceremony for a greatly-anticipated student activities center. The new addition, according to ASCTE, will “provide a comprehensive space that fosters not just academic […]

Alabama police officers who aspire to lead departments and agencies now have access to a program specifically designed to help them reach their goals. Jacksonville State University has officially opened Southeastern Leadership Command College, dedicated to preparing law enforcement officers for senior leadership roles. “For more than 50 years, Jacksonville State has been the torchbearer […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation’s influential political arm, FarmPAC, announced a slate of new endorsements for the Alabama State Board of Education on Tuesday. The candidates they endorsed include: Jackie Zeigler (R-Mobile, District 1), Tonya Smith Chestnut (D-Selma, District 5), Kelly Mooney (R-Indian Springs, District 3), Allen Long (R-Florence, District 7). In the group’s announcement, Federation […]

Families of tiny Saloj, Guatemala, prayed for this day. Water gushed into the community for the first time in 12 years. Villagers cried happy tears, danced, and even shot fireworks. Potable water was accessible only by collecting rainwater or paying exorbitant fees to have it delivered by truck. Clothes weren’t often washed. Basic hygiene was minimized. […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham announced one of its most generous donors has once again made a significant contribution to the school. Dr. Marnix E. Heersink of Dothan has already given $95 million to the university. Heersink is the namesake of UAB’s Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, Marnix E. Heersink Institute of Biomedical […]

Veteran educator and administrator Kelly Mooney has picked up another endorsement in her bid for the District 3 spot on the Alabama State Board of Education. This time the endorsement is from the Eagle Forum National PAC. “Eagle Forum is proud to endorse Kelly Mooney for the District Three seat on the Alabama State Board […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth released his New Year’s resolutions for 2024 and at the very top of the list is passing a school choice bill. Ainsworth isn’t the only one already putting the idea out there for the 2024 legislative session. Alabama Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) said this could be the year where […]