Will Barfoot claims anti-DEI law protects against discrimination
The legislation prohibits publicly funded institutions from maintaining Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices or programs.
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State Treasurer’s Office kicks-off annual college savings giveaway
29 winners will receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account.
May 29, 2024
Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office
This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law.
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State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway
CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions.
June 2, 2023
Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports
The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session.
Alabama House passes bill banning transgender women from college women’s sports
The bill passed with the support of several Democrats in addition to Republicans.
PARCA: High school graduates entering into colleges increases slightly
But the rate still remains below pre-pandemic levels.
ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday.
Rep. Sewell to host first virtual grants workshop for scholarships, higher education
Sewell will bring together officials from local colleges and universities—and the U.S. Department of Education.
September 20, 2022