Education

Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends gifted over $500,000 for scholarships, academics, and student programs.

October 10, 2025

Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive

Students in summer learning programs utilizing SAIL's framework gained an average of over 2.1 months in reading and 1.6 months in math.

October 9, 2025

Troy University’s annual Giving Day set for Tuesday, October 7

The annual event is said to highlight the power of the Trojan community uniting for a common cause.

October 2, 2025

New director to lead high performance computing and data center at UA

Fernanda Foertter joined UA, bringing over a decade of experience in computing, AI and research support to the new HPC center.

September 24, 2025

A&M President Wims testifies before Congress on agriculture, food security threats

President Daniel K. Wims calls for stronger funding, research, and innovation to protect America’s farmers and food supply from emerging risks.

September 23, 2025

Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says

Alabama’s senators both praised the decision and Tuberville’s communications director said professors should be held accountable for social media posts.

Chance Phillips

September 18, 2025

Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board

Cade Warner joined the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation Board, bringing extensive corporate and philanthropic leadership to the foundation.

Alex Jobin

September 18, 2025

Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus

This partnership built on ASU’s history of community engagement, opening new opportunities for students, educators, and the wider Montgomery community.

Jacob Holmes

September 17, 2025

NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety

Liu received a significant grant to research ways to ensure recycled plastics are safe, aiming to give consumers peace of mind.

September 17, 2025

State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts

Eric Mackey said "vile" social media posts in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting death could lead to investigations and terminations.

Josh Moon

September 16, 2025