The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has responded to reports on social media concerning a Space Camp transgender counselor. The reports have even included posts on X from U.S. Rep. Dale Strong and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. It is imperative that Space Camp remains a safe place for children to learn and grow in STEM […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Dentistry has announced that it has officially opened a new Dothan based satellite dental clinic to recruit, educate, train, and retain dentists to help improve overall dental health within the state's Wiregrass region.

Jacksonville State began hosting its first ever Southeastern Leadership Command College for law enforcement officers this week. The goal, organizers say, is to provide professional development for senior officers, while  also training officers at a sergeant or lieutenant  level to later become leaders in their respective departments and agencies.

This morning, Governor Kay Ivey’s signature on school choice legislation has placed Alabama at the forefront of states in expanding educational freedom in 2024. With the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), Alabama joins fourteen other states in offering comprehensive choice programs as state legislatures across the U.S. consider similar expansions in 2024. “Today is […]

After thirty years as the first and only Republican to represent District 3 on the Alabama State Board of Education, Stephanie Bell has endorsed Kelly Mooney to fill the seat. This is Bell’s first-ever official endorsement of any candidate for public office. Bell, who was first elected in 1994, has served eight terms, including one […]

As part of Auburn’s growing efforts to broaden Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to higher education institutions, the university is now partnering with the Alabama Community College System to offer its Teaching with AI course to more than 4,000 faculty teaching across the State’s 24 two-year institutions. An expansion of the university’s AI teaching and learning initiatives, […]

The University of Alabama is working to provide its online students with increased access to mental health and wellness support. As part of that effort, the college has announced a new partnership with Uwill, a popular online therapy platform.

The Alabama Senate Education Budget Committee approved a new piece of legislation Wednesday that if passed could help to extend a $30 million loan to Birmingham Southern College, allowing the financially embattled institution to remain open and operational.

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would dramatically increase the number of Alabama school children who have affordable school choice options. The CHOOSE Act (HB129) aims to provide parents with more control over their children’s education by offering alternatives to the local public schools assigned by their residential zones, such as […]

Last week, the Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would allow the state to perform a one-time audit of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) is a bipartisan bill, cosponsored by 13 of the 35 members […]

While UAB may be known globally for its renowned medical programs and services, recently it was the college’s school of engineering that stole the spotlight.

Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is still optimistic that the school choice bill currently making its way through the legislature will ultimately pass

On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced Alabama’s landmark school choice legislation, the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education (CHOOSE) Act with a favorable report — sending it to a full vote of the House as soon as next week. The proposal would create education savings accounts (ESAs). Governor Kay […]

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services has teamed up with the state's Community College System to help disabled Alabamians gain in-demand credentials as well as access to quality jobs.

The University of Montevallo announced Wednesday that its Board of Trustees has voted to freeze tuition rates for the seventh year in a row. According to the school, the decision was made to ensure that it remains an affordable option for a four year degree.

President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed (R-Jasper) addressed a group of business leaders on Tuesday morning to share challenges, accomplishments and opportunities facing state lawmakers now in week three of the 2024 legislative session.  He commended colleagues for their approach so far in tackling key legislative priorities such as the Senate-led effort […]

When leaders begin to consider where to invest public dollars, the question asked by lawmakers, opinion leaders and the general public could simply be “What Comes Next?” Many new programs have been considered and lots of ideas have been implemented to address educational challenges. Of course, the answer to “What Comes Next” depends on what […]

As Alabama A&M prepares for its 150th anniversary next year, the university recently added to its history and legacy of education. The university’s Board of Trustees approved the first endowed chair in the university’s history at its board meeting Friday. The Vivian Malone Endowed Chair in Business Excellence in the College of Business honors the […]

The state of Alabama, known nationwide historically for its cotton and peanut yields, has always had a special relationship with the Future Farmers of America. This week the student organization is celebrating National FFA Week, which is highlights the large amount of opportunities available for today's youth in agricultural industries.

Children's of Alabama, one of the state's premier pediatric hospitals, recently received a $233,000 donation. The contribution comes from a student led organization at the University of Alabama.

Dori Harmon, a resident of rural Lafayette in Chambers County, started having severe headaches this past August. Her primary care physician ruled out problems with her heart, brain and spine, but couldn’t figure out why the headaches continued. When Harmon tried to get an appointment with a neurologist, she was told the wait was more […]

The University of Alabama received some major academic recognition recently. The school announced Tuesday that for the first time in its history it has been recognized as both a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students and a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars.

During his farewell address on the floor of the United States Senate in 2017, Luther Strange said he approached the end of his service in the world’s greatest deliberative body with “both the optimism of a young student and the battle scars of a man in the arena.” Now young – and maybe not so […]

This morning in Montgomery, school choice advocates, students and families gathered to celebrate all of the school choice options in Alabama – unified in the hope of further advancing those options during the 2024 state legislative session.  One week ago, Governor Kay Ivey announced the introduction of the CHOOSE Act in her State of the […]