Regions, ASU partner to erase college students’ debts
Donors, including a major donation from Regions, helped ASU seniors graduate without school debt.
Education
Average ACT scores for 2020 Alabama graduates at 5-year low
According to PARCA, the decline cuts across gender, economic and demographic groups, mirroring a national average score decline.
PARCA study shows decline in need for remedial courses in college freshman
Assigned remedial math in colleges declined from 26 percent in 2013 to 20 percent in 2019.
Alabama first class Pre-K ranked as nation’s highest quality program for 15th year
Alabama leads the nation in ensuring quality while expanding program access.
April 20, 2021
Three plead guilty in virtual schools scheme
The guilty pleas include a former district superintendent, who admitted to receiving thousands of dollars for his part in the scam.
Alabama Workforce Council praises rule mandating student action on financial aid
Nearly $50 million in federal tuition assistance goes unused by young Alabamians each year.
Alabama Robotics Technology Park announces virtual reality classes
This new offering allows a client’s employees to take some of the most popular modules from AIDT’s partnership with TransfrVR.
March 31, 2021
Tuskegee president won’t return to university after medical leave
The university is beginning a national search for a new president.
Governor announces 34 new early learning classrooms
With the addition of 34 new classrooms, more than 3,600 students will be participating in the Pre-K through 3rd-grade program.
March 24, 2021
S&P upgrades University of Alabama at Birmingham’s bond rating
S&P noted the university's navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its strong enrollment and employment numbers.