Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

HBCUs

Congress

Sens. Britt, Warnock introduce bipartisan bill to streamline federal grants for HBCUs

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Raphael Warnock introduced a bipartisan bill to streamline federal research funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

March 27, 2026

Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment

A Forbes report details Bloomberg’s $20 million effort to grow HBCU-based charter schools beginning with Stillman College and Tuskegee University.

December 5, 2025

Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates

Sen. Katie Britt grilled Education Secretary Linda McMahon on expanding opportunities at HBCUs, boosting charter schools, and improving literacy rates.

June 5, 2025

Alabama Power Foundation donates $125K to support Stillman College

The funds will further enhance programs and resources for students.

November 8, 2024

HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month

With Alabama boasting the largest number of HBCUs in the nation, these institutions contribute significantly to the state’s economy.

October 2, 2024

Board votes to extend Alabama A&M president’s contract to 2030

Wims assumed the AAMU presidency in January 2022.

June 24, 2024

Miles College celebrates 10-year business accreditation reaffirmation

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Board of Commissioners has granted a 10-year reaffirmation.

May 23, 2024

Alabama A&M plans to buy, transform BSC campus into branch

This initiative could transform the educational landscape of Birmingham.

April 30, 2024

Innovate Alabama adds strategic talent, enhancing capacity to drive innovation

The addition of the new team members marks a significant milestone for Innovate Alabama.

February 15, 2024

Sewell votes for National Defense Authorization Act

It includes a pay raise for service members, research funding for HBCUs, and investments in Alabama’s military installations.

December 15, 2023