Alabama Commission on Higher Education

Education

ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting

State officials reviewed legislation to expand teacher loan repayments and scholarship eligibility while approving several new academic programs at Alabama's public universities.

March 17, 2026

ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs

Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees.

Wesley Walter

December 15, 2025

ACHE approves procedures for law enforcement family scholarship program

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved procedures for the scholarship program, which has an annual cap of $10 million.

Mary Claire Wooten

September 16, 2025

Jim Purcell recognized with SHEEO’s 2025 Exceptional Leader Award

Purcell’s three decades of dedication to public service and higher education leadership across five states earned him the prestigious 2025 Exceptional Leader Award.

July 17, 2025

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House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity

The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants.

Wesley Walter

April 17, 2025

ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy

Alabama has gained prominence for creating the nation’s first registered apprenticeships in higher education.

March 17, 2025

Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing

In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid.

Alex Jobin

February 6, 2025