Education State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions. StaffJune 2, 2023
Governor Ivey announces round of appointments The appointments include the boards of trustees of six public universities. Jacob HolmesMay 11, 2023
Education Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade Over a similar period, median earnings for Alabamians 25-64 rose six percent. StaffMarch 13, 2023
Education PARCA: High school graduates entering into colleges increases slightly But the rate still remains below pre-pandemic levels. John H. GlennJanuary 30, 2023
Opinion Opinion | How to reverse declining confidence in higher education It is axiomatic that the first step to solving a problem is to admit one exists. Chancellor Jack HawkinsOctober 20, 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 | Turning Alabama’s challenges into opportunities The brain drain is not a new phenomenon, but today’s mobile society seems to have accelerated the keep on moving mentality. Jim PurcellAugust 18, 2022
Health Gov. Kay Ivey applauds schools for dropping face mask orders Alabama has the lowest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID in the nation, and the fourth-highest number of COVID deaths per capita. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Happy 125th birthday to the University of Montevallo Its rich history, cobblestone streets and beautiful, historic campus date back to 1896 when it was known as the Alabama Girls’ Industrial School. Beth ChapmanDecember 20, 2021
Education Alabama A&M University announces transition team The AAMU Presidential Transition Team is charged with designing and implementing a calendar of strategic and inclusive engagements. StaffNovember 22, 2021