ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation
The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025.
Education
ACHE, ACCS to provide educators grants to get Creative Commons Certificate training
The training is meant to teach individuals about Creative Commons licensing and how to create and share their work openly.
Office of Apprenticeship launches the first certified pre-apprenticeship program in state
Pre-apprenticeships are designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship and ultimately a career.
March 11, 2021
Tuition freeze, full campus operations planned for Alabama community colleges
Tuition will not increase for the 2021-2022 academic year.
March 11, 2021
Brad Newman appointed president of Shelton State Community College
Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the selection of Brad Newman as president of Shelton State Community College.
March 11, 2021
Cynthia Anthony appointed president of Lawson State Community College
Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Cynthia Anthony as president of Lawson State Community College.
March 11, 2021
Alabama college enrollment for recent graduates at five-year low
Despite 92 percent of students graduating — a record number for Alabama — only 58 percent entered into higher learning.
University of South Alabama suspends three professors over racist costumes
One dressed as a confederate soldier. The other two held a noose and a whip.
Corporal punishment declining in Alabama, but state still ranks third-highest in nation
Use of corporal punishment in Alabama public schools dropped 44 percent between 2016 and 2018.
Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments
U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday.