On Tuesday, now-former Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned from her position following testimony she delivered before Congress in defense of antisemitic behavior on Harvard’s campus. Harvard initially resisted calls to sideline Gay. Since then, over 40 documented instances of Gay plagiarizing other academics’ work throughout decades surfaced. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville said that Gay was […]

New API Report Reveals Hurdles and Hope for Universal School Choice in Alabama The Alabama Policy Institute released its 2023-2024 Education Freedom in Alabama report. Part of the data compiled, according to the organization, demonstrates why implementing and attaining universal school choice within the state has proven difficult — but a challenge worthy of solving. […]

With more than 2,500 words making it to print, the Wall Street Journal delivered a detailed account of Auburn’s investments in facilities and campus upgrades Tuesday. The article paradoxically offers a showcase of the high-quality student experience Auburn has been able to build as a product of its recent growth and success.  The mention of […]

A Tuscaloosa Academy student was recently recognized for creating an app that allows people nationwide to register to vote via smartphone and also helps them in planning to vote. U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt announced Tuesday that Brilyn Hollyhand won the Fourth Congressional District Digital App Challenge. “I’m proud to announce that Brilyn Hollyhand of Tuscaloosa […]

Assistant Professor Andre da Silva is conducting cutting-edge research on ways to grow hops in Alabama within Auburn University’s Department of Horticulture in collaboration with faculty, industry leaders and students. As an Alabama Extension vegetable specialist, da Silva also shares his research findings with growers and brewers. “Our goal is to provide information from the bine to the tap reaching […]

The current Vice President of the Decatur City School Board, Doug Bachuss, has announced he’s running for the Alabama State Board of Education District 7 seat. The position is up for grabs after current representative, Belinda McRae, decided to not seek another term. Bacchus explained his personal reasoning and investment for jumping into the statewide […]

Four presidential candidates took the stage at Moody Music Building on the University of Alabama’s campus earlier this month for an official GOP debate. Thousands were in attendance and many thousands more followed along at home. Among those in the audience were local and state officials who couldn’t be prouder of the Capstone as it […]

Generating dynamic, high-energy pulse power is one thing. Doing so while keeping batteries cool and safe, however, has been another. Auburn University and IntraMicron Inc., a partnering engineering technology development company, showcased a revolutionary means to safely meet the extreme demands of pulse-power electrical systems tailored for next-generation defense missions at a special demonstration Dec. […]

A one-of-a-kind graduate program at the University of Alabama will pave the way for highly-skilled professionals to enter the ranks of the critical field of precision timing. With nearly $3 million in support from the National Science Foundation, UA is offering 24 graduate school fellowships. The fellowships pay tuition and a stipend for students to concentrate […]

The University of Alabama and Shelton State Community College have both been selected to take part in the Battery Workforce Challenge, working with their vocational partners to see which can school can best design, build, test, and integrate an advanced EV battery into a soon-to-be-produced electric vehicle. The competition involving 12 colleges was formed through […]

The University of Alabama began construction on the multimillion-dollar Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center last February. On Monday, the school released an update and photos of what students and visitors can expect at the state-of-the art facility. The university showed off the 15,000-square-foot center in a newly renovated Bryce Main building: UA President Stuart […]

The University of South Alabama is breaking ground for a medical building that will “transform medicine,” the university announced. The construction of the facility is projected to cost $200 million. “This facility will offer our future students the most advanced learning and research opportunities anywhere in the country,” said USA President Jo Bonner. “It will transform medicine to […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement of veteran Birmingham educator and former Briarwood Christian School administrator, Kelly Mooney, for District 3 of the Alabama State School Board. “I am honored to receive the Farmers Federation’s endorsement,” Mooney said of the news. “The Federation and I share the same conservative values and the same concern […]

For the 10th straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities at The University of Alabama increased. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, the University saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023 over the previous year. In all, nearly $256 million in support from external […]

For most academic scientists conducting biomedical research, the possibility of advancing a new medicine to the clinic is, at best, an aspiration. Despite the odds, Gary Piazza and his research team in Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy discovered a highly potent and selective anticancer drug and are collaborating with investigators at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center […]

Samford University is continuing the expansion of its Birmingham campus. The school is set to construct a brand new residence hall for first year students and create hundreds of additional parking options. The total cost for the new projects is an estimated $188 million. Beck A. Taylor, President of Samford, shared what the new hall […]

For the third straight year, enrollment in the state’s community and technical colleges has increased, the Alabama Community College System announced. This year the increase was by more than 6%, outpacing the national enrollment average of 4%. The ACCS also reported registration for the spring semesters are up by more than 17% over last year. […]

As the country experiences a growing mental health crisis, particularly among the nation’s youth, one organization is stepping up to help educate the age group on the issue. They’re receiving support from Alabama leaders who have made it a legislative priority to focus on and prioritize funding for services to connect Alabama to life-saving resources. […]

When most people think of electric vehicles, the image of a heavy duty truck doesn’t come to mind. Wallace State Community College, however, flipped the switch with the purchase of a brand new Kenworth T680E Class 8 heavy duty electric vehicle, which will be used by the school’s diesel technology program. The new vehicle is […]

For the 10th straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities at The University of Alabama increased. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, the university saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023 over the previous year. In all, nearly $256 million in support from […]

From rubble will rise EARTH. The East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub (EARTH), which will be constructed on the historic Avondale Mills site, will offer the same promises as its predecessor. “The site years ago is where people originally found opportunity, hope, work, and learning. Today’s world still begs for the same things. EARTH will answer […]

William Filmore, previously the Director of Government Relations at Troy University, is taking over as the senior-most external affairs official for Troy University, effective December 1. Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. announced the promotion, praising Filmore’s ability to effectively represent the university with key stakeholders and the public alike. In his new role, he’ll continue […]

The University of West Alabama released its student population census data for the fall 2023 semester, revealing the highest enrollment for a single semester. The new enrollment record of 6,195 students represents close to a 6% increase from last fall’s enrollment numbers. That increase wasn’t just isolated to one class or a particular program — […]

Behind the red “Alabama” banner at the front of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, viewers will see a maroon and white banner touting the “Alabama A&M University  Marching Maroon and White Showband of the South” when the long-storied parade steps off Thursday morning. The Bulldogs are the first Historically Black College and University to be […]