AUBURN — Auburn University is reaching for the stars again with the announcement of the hiring of Derek Tournear, former director of the Space Development Agency, as its inaugural director […]

NORMAL — Alabama A&M University is the first institution in Alabama to offer three distinct mathematics pathways designed to better serve students’ diverse academic interests and career trajectories. Starting this […]

ATHENS – With plans of serving as a hub for campus and community life, Athens State University held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to kick off the renovation of Carter Hall. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville is offering a scholarship opportunity for graduates of Space Camp. The UAH Space Camp Scholarship offers up to $8,000 in financial support […]

FLORENCE – Just one week into the fall semester, preliminary data at the University of North Alabama show that enrollment has already exceeded 10,000 students and is on track to […]

HUNTSVILLE — When Alabama invests in higher education in the Tennessee Valley, it’s not just writing checks to universities – it’s strengthening the very backbone of America’s national defense and […]

FLORENCE – Despite the sweltering temperatures, construction crews across the University of North Alabama made great progress over the summer on several projects, including a new residence hall and an […]

NORMAL — A landmark celebration honoring Alabama A&M University’s 150th anniversary, next month’s Arts & Culture exhibition is being called a powerful testament to an enduring legacy of academic excellence, […]

FLORENCE – The Big Deal, the largest of the Mane Month events at the University of North Alabama, is set for this week at the North Court and Irvine street […]

FLORENCE – Will there be a Leo IV at the University of North Alabama? The answer may come in a couple years. As a result of findings from the Special […]

MONTGOMERY — With women’s flag football about to kick off its inaugural season, the Alabama Community College women’s sports programs have scored financially, courtesy of the Alabama Legislature. A $300,000 […]

MONTGOMERY — More than a half-dozen area students were among the 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Each student received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books […]

GADSDEN – Helping to meet the demand of customers to “eat mor chikin,” Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A Gadsden are offering a training program for the local restaurant and hospitality […]

AUBURN – Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business has updated one of its most popular programs, renaming it the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics & AI. The change, effective this […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville recently welcomed students from across the Southeast and Germany to the International Space Weather Camp, a two-week immersive program exploring space weather […]

AUBURN — A century and a decade after its founding, Auburn University’s College of Education began a new era this week, formally opening its 167,000-square-foot home with a grand opening […]

COLUMBIA, Mo. — As freshmen at the University of Alabama settle into dorm life, a new study shows it may be more affordable to buy a home in Tuscaloosa and […]

MONTGOMERY — Several area college students are among 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Each student received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies. Since 2014, […]

ATHENS – To meet the demand for the ever-growing cybersecurity industry, Athens State University is offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education recently approved a […]

FLORENCE – They say never meet your heroes because you’ll only be disappointed. I met one of my heroes last week, and he did not disappoint. Dale Murphy is as […]

AUBURN — The namesake of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation has committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, […]

NORMAL — As Alabama A&M University celebrates its 150th Anniversary, Elvin Jenkins is helping shape its next chapter. The director of Electronic Media Communications has made a personal investment in […]

ATHENS – There is a new shop for all-things Athens State and just in time for the start of the new academic year. The aptly named Pillar & Paw is […]

LIBERTY, S.C. — To help area residents and students widen their educational opportunities, a regional community colleges organization has signed a transfer agreement with a major online university. According to […]