USA President Jo Bonner has announced that the University of South Alabama is breaking ground on a new medical building on its Mobile campus. The construction of the new facility is projected to cost $200 million.

The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of veteran Birmingham educator and former Briarwood Christian School administrator, Kelly Mooney, for District 3 of the Alabama State School Board.

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. This time the school is set to construct a brand new residence hall for first year students and create hundreds of additional parking options.

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has announced that for the third year in a row, enrollment in the state's community and technical colleges has increased across the state.

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.

When most people think of electric vehicles, the image of a heavy duty truck doesn't exactly come to mind. At Wallace State Community College, however, that preconceived notion has been dispelled 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.

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 has released its student population census data for the school's Fall 2023 semester. The census revealed that the university recorded its highest growth ever in enrollment for a single semester.

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 […]

In order to bridge a growing data skills gap that has concerned both educators and employers throughout the state, particularly in Alabama's rural and underserved communities, two large names in the world of Alabama business are joining forces to offer the state's junior and seniors a data and AI based internship program.

As fans from all over the state prepare to flood Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch the iconic Iron Bowl matchup, there’s one group of students encouraging fans to pay attention to something else entirely. Student veterans from Auburn University and the University of Alabama are putting their rivalry aside to bring awareness to the epidemic of […]

A team of students from the University of Alabama will compete in a premier national competition to design, build, test and integrate an advanced battery pack into a commercial electric vehicle. UA is one of 12 North American universities selected for the Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. It is managed by Argonne National Laboratory for […]

The Alabama State Department of Finance has granted Auburn University $2 million to fund an ambitious health care access initiative aimed at addressing significant health disparities across rural Alabama. Auburn University Outreach, in collaboration with the colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, Human Sciences and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, first pioneered this groundbreaking project in Chambers […]

In order to supply the country with future aviators, a partnership has been formed between Auburn University's School of Aviation and the Marion Military Institute.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell issued a reminder this week to all graduating seniors within her congressional district that there are only four days left to submit an application to obtain a nomination to one of the country's military service academies.

When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off next week, the Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White will be front and center. Literally. The AAMU marching band has been selected as the lead band in this year’s parade. And Band Director Dr. Carlton Wright said the MM&W will be in peak form for the opportunity […]

WASHINGTON — Build Up Birmingham is the winner of the 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge. The unique workforce development high school combines academics with paid construction and real estate internships with opportunities for students to become homeowners and build generational wealth. Build Up Birmingham competed in the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, sponsored by The Wells Fargo […]

In an effort to draw in and produce more special education teachers within the state, the Alabama State Department of Education has announced that a $1-5K annual pay increase for those in the field may be coming in the near future.

With nearly 300 Instaworthy spots to visit, The Alabama Mural Trail is growing, and travelers now have another reason — other than a great selfie — to explore the trail. With the new, free digital passport travelers can earn points to exchange for prizes by visiting a selection of murals on the trail, which is led by […]

Auburn University’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) unveiled a display featuring a World War II dress uniform worn by late Auburn alumnus and United States Marine Corps veteran Eugene B. Sledge at a special ceremony on campus Friday. Sledge, a Mobile native, was a Marine whose 1981 memoir “With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa” chronicled his World […]