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ASU celebrates 152nd birthday party

On Thursday, Alabama State University is celebrating the 152nd anniversary of it’s founding as well as Alabama’s Bicentennial year as a state with a ceremony, over 200 excited kids, and cake. President Quinton Ross and others will speak at the event and that will be followed by music and the eating of the birthday cake. … Continued
July 17, 2019

Opinions on higher education revealed in new survey

A Third Way survey found that Alabamians want greater accountability with their higher education institutions. Ninety-four percent of survey respondents agreed that the skills required in today’s job market are different than in the past, a belief that may be tied to the large majority of respondents that think college is still a beneficial investment.  … Continued
July 11, 2019

Texas school board member minces no words about Soner Tarim

Since Soner Tarim of Sugarland, Texas, has management contracts for both Woodland Prep and LEAD Academy charter schools, I watched with great interest when he appeared before the Texas Board of Education on June 14 trying to get approval to open eight new charter schools in Austin and Houston. Board member Georgina Perez of El … Continued
June 27, 2019

Democrats hold debate watch party in Huntsville

Wednesday, the Madison County Democratic Party announced that it has partnered with several allied organizations to host two nights of debate between twenty Democratic presidential candidates. The event is free and open to the public, and snacks will be served. The Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Parties are June 26 and 27 at the UAH Shelby … Continued
June 26, 2019

U.S. Department of Labor awards $12 million grant to Alabama Community College apprenticeship programs

The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday that the Alabama Community College System was awarded a $12 million grant toward expanding apprenticeship partnerships. The ACCS was one of 23 academic institutions and consortia nationwide to receive this grant. The grants were awarded to further private-public apprenticeship programs in three categories — information technology, advanced … Continued
June 26, 2019

Steven Leath is out as Auburn president

Friday night, Auburn University announced that University President Steven Leath is stepping down after less than two years on the job. According to the university, Leath and members of the Board of Trustees’ presidential assessment working group “mutually decided to part ways.” “Dr. Leath arrived with vision and enthusiasm to take Auburn to the next … Continued
June 24, 2019

UAB named best college for LGBTQ+ students in Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the best college for LGBTQ students in Alabama, according to BestColleges and Campus Pride. Universities on the list were “hand-vetted” by a panel of experts to show the most positive option for LGBTQ youth in each state. LGBTQ students at UAB have access to five different support and … Continued
June 20, 2019

Sewell achieves House passage of $70 million in federal funding for HBCUs

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced on Wednesday that $70 million in federal funding will be made available to both public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities for loan deferment and facilities renovation. The House passed this request after Sewell and a group of colleagues wrote a letter in March urging them to provide … Continued
June 20, 2019

Ivey announces “Take the Lead, Alabama” Initiative

Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced her “Take the Lead, Alabama” initiative at a press conference. Alongside legislators, the governor expressed her steadfast commitment to education reform in the state of Alabama. “Since taking office, I’ve made improving education a top priority,” Gov. Ivey said. “As a former teacher, I recognize that strong leadership and … Continued
June 11, 2019

Commission on Higher Education focuses on making college more affordable

At the quarterly meeting for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on Friday, Commission members focused on easing the path to college for more students by making higher education more affordable. “Student success is crucial in continuing Alabama’s economic momentum,” said Commission Executive Director Jim Purcell. Next year’s education budget, the largest in state history, … Continued
June 10, 2019