Higher Education — Page 26

HUNTSVILLE – With courses ranging from studying J.R.R. Tolkien to beginning ukelele and a timely “Trends in Presidential Election,” the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Alabama in Huntsville […]

HUNTSVILLE — Cyber Huntsville is hosting a college scholarship opportunity for high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a cyber-related field. Winning applicants will be awarded a one-time monetary […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College and Yulista, a defense and aviation solutions provider, have collaborated to create a robust talent pipeline and foster mutual growth. This unique […]

AUBURN — Maria Whitson made history in May 1923 as the first woman to graduate from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. Today, 100 years later, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves […]

McMullen Trust to fund UAH chemistry initiatives

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Science has received a $2 million gift from the William Henry McMullen III Trust to fund three initiatives in the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Google has donated $250,000 to Alabama A&M University to support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEM/STEAM) initiatives, the school announced. The donation will impact several academic programs […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent has recognized two students from Northwest Shoals Community College as recipients of 2023 the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The pair were honored at a reception […]

HANCEVILLE — When most people think of electric vehicles, the image of a heavy duty truck doesn’t exactly come to mind. At Wallace State Community College, however, that preconceived notion […]

AUBURN — For most academic scientists conducting biomedical research, the possibility of advancing a new medicine to the clinic is, at best, an aspiration. Despite the odds, Gary Piazza and his […]

HUNTSVILLE – Two researchers from the University of Alabama in Huntsville Earth System Science Center were recently awarded $402,000 from NASA’s 2022 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science to […]

KTECH and UNA forge education partnership

MADISON – Kids to Love’s private licensed school KTECH and the University of North Alabama are partnering to give KTECH graduates an opportunity to further their education once they complete […]

Weekend events good for Shoals economy, UNA recruiting

FLORENCE – The economic impact of thousands of people who made their way to the Shoals and the University of North Alabama over the weekend was expected to approach $1 […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Sean Freeman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, has been awarded a $366,000 Department of Energy grant to examine how atmospheric conditions such as […]

SHEFFIELD — A pair of first-generation college students have been recognized by Bank Independent as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship.  The students, Laci Hess and Baylee Dotson, […]

HUNTSVILLE – A University of Alabama in Huntsville scientist has received a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Program Office to improve the accuracy of forecasting high […]

FLORENCE – The best young members of theater will take the spotlight next month at the Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival. The University of North Alabama will host the […]

UAH professor on NATO drone research team

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Bryan Mesmer, an associate professor and researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Engineering, will be teaming up with academics, other researchers and postgraduate […]

NEW YORK — It’ll be a historic moment in the long-storied Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade when Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White Band steps off Thursday morning. The Bulldogs […]

AUBURN — As fans from all over the state prepare to flood Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch the iconic Iron Bowl matchup, there’s one group of students encouraging fans to pay […]

South’s BEST Robotics, sponsored by TVA, comes to UNA

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama is poised to welcome hundreds of high  school teams and students from around the Southeast as part of this year’s South’s BEST  (Boosting […]

NORMAL — When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off next week, the Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White will be front and center. Literally. The AAMU marching band has […]

HUNTSVILLE — “Start here. Go anywhere” is the slogan for Alabama A&M University. Soon, the school may be able to add, ” … in a pair of Nike Terminator Highs.” […]

Boeing presents grants to state colleges, universities

HUNTSVILLE – Boeing, in addition to holding a groundbreaking ceremony in advance of an addition to its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile seeker guidance system factory, announced recent investments in the […]

UNA selected to Alabama Space Grant Consortium

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has been selected to be part of the Alabama Space Grant Consortium, a collaboration that will provide resources and other opportunities for the […]