Birmingham Promise

Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation

The $112,500 grant will provide scholarships for Birmingham City Schools students and meaningful opportunities for KPMG to support the community.

September 5, 2025

Pete Buttigieg backs Randall Woodfin for Birmingham mayor

The former transportation secretary praised Woodfin’s record on equity, safety, and opportunity, saying Birmingham’s progress reflects the best of local leadership.

August 15, 2025

Birmingham Board of Education approves funding for expansion of Birmingham Promise

With the financial support from Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham Promise will also for the first time offer sophomores and juniors “shadowing” experiences.

June 29, 2023

Birmingham Promise names new director

Williams, who has more than a decade of experience in education nonprofits, was selected after a national search.

March 2, 2022

Birmingham Promise scholarship applications now open for class of 2022

The scholarships can be used at any public two-year or four-year college or university in Alabama.

January 4, 2022

Birmingham Promise awarded $1.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies

Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries.

November 10, 2021

Birmingham Promise executive director announces plans to step down

The economic mobility initiative will soon launch a national search for a new executive director.

October 29, 2021

Birmingham mayoral debate sees heated exchanges over education, gun violence prevention

In abrasive and oftentimes heated exchanges, six of Birmingham's eight mayoral candidates discussed gun violence and education policy.

John H. Glenn

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August 18, 2021