Faulkner University’s Annual Benefit Dinner featuring Mike Pence is sold out
All proceeds from the dinner event will go to support the university, primarily scholarships.
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Tuberville praises HBCUs in Senate floor speech
“I am proud that the great state of Alabama is home to 13 HBCUs, the most of any state in the nation,” Tuberville said.
Ivey announces $23.5 million for state education projects
The funds are to be used for infrastructure projects and upgrades.
Judson College board votes to close the college, file for bankruptcy
The college will close after the summer term ends on July 31.
House advances education budget
The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes.
Mike Pence will speak at Faulkner’s annual benefit dinner
Former Vice President Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Faulkner Annual Benefit Dinner on Oct. 7.
Senate committee passes $7.7 billion education budget
The $7.7 billion FY 2022 ETF is actually the largest education budget in state history.
Judson College needs $500K in donations by Dec. 31 to stay open
The college needs $500,000 in donations by Dec. 31 to stay open for the spring semester.
Report: Percentage of Alabamians with a bachelors degree is falling behind other states
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama released a report on Thursday showing that Alabama is continuing to gain on other states in the percentage of adults with a high school diploma, but the state is falling further behind the national average when it comes to the percentage of the adult population with a bachelor’s … Continued
Alabama Senate passes $1.25 billion bond issue to build school buildings
Monday, the Alabama Senate passed the Investing in Alabama’s Future Act, Senate Bill 242, authorizing the Alabama Public School and College Authority to sell and issue $1,250,000,000 in bonds for capital improvements for the support of public education. The Act provides funds for capital improvements for the public schools, the Alabama Community College System, and … Continued