Education PARCA: High school graduates entering into colleges increases slightly But the rate still remains below pre-pandemic levels. John H. GlennJanuary 30, 2023
Education ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022
Education Rep. Sewell to host first virtual grants workshop for scholarships, higher education Sewell will bring together officials from local colleges and universities—and the U.S. Department of Education. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Opinion Opinion | What’s a diploma worth? Closing the gap between the college and career readiness rate and the graduation rate is important to families across Alabama. Tim McCartneySeptember 6, 2022
State Alabama Realtors and Alabama State University announce partnership This partnership is the first of its kind in the nation between a state realtor organization and an HBCU. StaffJune 30, 2022
Education Troy University freezes tuition for third time in four years A restructuring of the cost plan last year eliminated most fees and created a single tuition rate for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral classes. StaffJune 15, 2022
Education BEA report provides roadmap to increase educational attainment, labor force participation The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness. StaffMarch 23, 2022
State Majority of college students unsure about staying in Alabama after graduation The state's political environment, social awareness, salaries and acceptance toward people of diverse backgrounds all received negative marks. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2021
Municipal elections Alabama High School Democrats, College Democrats endorse Randall Woodfin The Alabama High School and Alabama College Democrats announced their joint endorsement of Mayor Randall Woodfin’s re-election campaign. StaffAugust 3, 2021
State Treasurer’s Office to host annual College Savings Giveaway All entries must be submitted by July 16, 2021. StaffMay 31, 2021