Education — Page 16

HUNTSVILLE – More than 2,000 first-graders from Madison County schools were admitted to the “hospital” last week, courtesy of Huntsville Hospital and the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of […]

Huntsville offers student internship program

HUNTSVILLE – Are you or someone you know a college student seeking a rewarding experience both personally and professionally? If this sounds like you, keep reading! The 2023 Summer Intern Program, […]

HUNTSVILLE – There are a couple of weeks left to sign up for the Huntsville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. The nine-week, volunteer program is designed to inform residents about […]

MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will be administering $66,000 in grants made available by the U.S. Department of Justice and awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey in support […]

Shoals Scholar Dollars helps students afford college

FLORENCE — After seeing a similar plan by a Rotary Club in Hopkinsville, Ky., the Florence and Greater Shoals Rotary clubs established the Shoals Scholar Dollars program 14 years ago […]

In a first for Huntsville, New Century High School hosted the Alabama State FTC Robotics Championship on Saturday.  More than 25 robotics teams were on hand to compete in a […]

ASCTE launches cyber, engineering outreach program

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s innovative Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering has launched a statewide outreach program. Advancing Cyber Concepts and Engineering Learning will formalize ASCTE’s efforts to assist teachers, […]

SafeSplash, SwimLabs offer lifesaving life skill

HUNTSVILLE – In North Alabama, we are surrounded by water from the Tennessee River – just a stone’s throw from city center to public, community and private swimming pools made […]

HUNTSVILLE — Girls Inc. of Huntsville is receiving more than 500 Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Packs from the southeastern region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Together, Girls Inc. and […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Huntsville High School Space Force JROTC No. 2 is a finalist in the Air & Space Force Association’s StellarXplorers IX National Finals. The unit is one of […]

'UFOs' seen hovering over downtown Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — Yep! That was a couple of UFOs you saw hovering over downtown Huntsville yesterday and they are not going back to where they came from anytime soon. If […]

Q&A: Behind the scenes with Wayne Bucknor

HUNTSVILLE — Once again, the cameras are rolling on a talented young artist and entertainer from North Alabama. Madison native Wayne Bucknor Jr., a student at Savannah College of Art […]

Invariant offers Pickard Strong academic scholarship

HUNTSVILLE — Invariant has announced the window is open for high school seniors to apply for its Pickard Strong Scholarship. The scholarship provides $2,000 toward college tuition, books, or supplies. […]

ATHENS — Scholarships are available for Limestone County residents pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, or information technology. Funded by the Limestone County Economic Development Association and Athens-Limestone […]

Madison City Schools celebrates silver anniversary

MADISON — Happy anniversary!! The Madison City School system is celebrating 25 years. In 1997 the Madison City Council approved the measure that created a Madison City Board of Education […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced his appointment today to Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Children and Families for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and […]

HUNTSVILLE — General contractors Brasfield & Gorrie won “Project of the Year” for its work on the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. The award from the North Alabama […]

Governor's office offering summer internships

MONTGOMERY — As a former teacher, Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes the importance of education and students’ gaining on-the-job practice. To this end, Ivey announced summer internships are available for her […]

IRVINE, Calif. — The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation in Huntsville received a Mazda Foundation grant to establish its Factory Automation Competition in the greater Huntsville area. The classroom-based competition […]

Hendrix named UAH VP for strategic communications

HUNTSVILLE – Kristina Hendrix has been named vice president for strategic communications at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the university announced. She began her role Feb. 1. Hendrix, a […]

BIRMINGHAM — Alabama’s 2021 public high school graduates entered higher education at a slightly higher rate than the Class of 2020, according to new data from the Alabama Commission on […]

HUNTSVILLE — Robert La Branche has been named vice president of external affairs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. His responsibilities include engaging with local, state, and federal leaders […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville City Schools will be rolling out Evolv Technology, an advanced weapons detection screening system, as an added layer of campus security to protect students and staff members. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has received a $2.8 million grant to help teach English to children in three local school districts. Dr. Andrea Word-Allbritton, a clinical […]