University scientists and advocates met in Montgomery to showcase biomedical advancements and request lawmakers work to fund research for future life-saving therapies.
Civil rights groups allege the anti-DEI law unconstitutionally abridged First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, causing distress among students and faculty.
The free speech organization strongly condemned the University of Alabama's decision, arguing the closures violated the First Amendment and editorial independence.
The UA System selected 18 students for the 2026 Capitol Scholars, who will pursue immersive summer internships and learning opportunities in Washington D.C.