Education
State officials reviewed legislation to expand teacher loan repayments and scholarship eligibility while approving several new academic programs at Alabama's public universities.
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education stories
Education
Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees.
Education
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved procedures for the scholarship program, which has an annual cap of $10 million.
Education
Purcell’s three decades of dedication to public service and higher education leadership across five states earned him the prestigious 2025 Exceptional Leader Award.
Education
The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants.
Education
Alabama has gained prominence for creating the nation’s first registered apprenticeships in higher education.
Legislature
In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid.
Education
The Commission approved an agency budget request of $77,859,213 for fiscal year 2025-26.
Education
Commissioners approved several new academic programs.
Education
This approval marks a substantial increase of $135.81 million, or 6.84 percent, from the previous fiscal year.