Education — Page 19

MADISON – Food insecurity can damage children’s health and brain development years before they enter a classroom, according to Children’s Health Watch. By kindergarten, food-insecure children are often cognitively, emotionally, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Students from the University of Alabama in Huntsville recently designed and deployed an interactive light show for the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The installation was completed as part of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville High School band may be having tea and crumpets to celebrate the 2024 new year, instead of black-eyed peas and collard greens. After all, they’ll be […]

LogiCore CEO, A&M alum Bouldin-Frost named ACHE head

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University was 100 years old by the time it was granted authorization to form its own Board of Trustees in 1975, in effect giving the institution […]

HARVEST – When you think about Toyota, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Woodlands? Wetlands? Nature trails? Fishing ponds? Probably not, but you may be surprised […]

The Alabama High School Athletic Association voted Tuesday to accommodate faith-based scheduling requests. The change comes after the association drew criticism in February for failing to allow the Oakwood Adventist Academy […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Sen. Arthur Orr remembered Gov. Kay Ivey’s response four years ago when the idea of a state cyber technology and engineering high school was made to her. […]

RESTON, Va. – Science Applications International Corp. has committed $1.5 million to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, the company announced today. The gift will go toward the […]

Karr unanimous choice for UAH president

TUSCALOOSA — Dr. Charles L. “Chuck” Karr is no longer the “interim” president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He is the president. Karr had the interim label removed […]

HUNTSVILLE — According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 41% of Alabama adults sought medical treatment for a mental health issue between 2017-2019. However, during the COVID-19 […]

Former Auburn star to speak at Recovery Resource Fair

HUNTSVILLE — Former Auburn football player David Battle will share his story of 26 years in recovery during the fourth annual Recovery Resource Fair. As part of National Recovery Month, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Valley Conservatory has partnered with the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation in the Danny Hall Memorial Music Scholarship. The scholarship pays tuition for one year of music lessons […]

ATHENS — Pretty soon there will be a lot of young and older folks sawin’ on a fiddle and playin’ it hot now. The Athens State University Foundation and the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Meta has partnered with Holder Construction to recruit students and provide them with work-based learning opportunities in as little as two months. Meta’s construction, community, and education partners […]

MADISON – Oh how I love to go up in a swing, up in the sky …. Whaaa? Ever since Kid’s Kingdom at Dublin Park closed Tuesday, every kiddo in […]

DECATUR — Emmy Award-winning speaker Timothy Alexander will address the 14th annual Student Success Symposium at Calhoun Community College on Thursday. Alexander, an author, minister, and life coach, will speak […]

HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey will join local, state and national leaders to cut the ribbon to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering – the school is the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The numbers speak for themselves – three out of four child car seats in the U.S. are installed incorrectly. In Alabama, motor-vehicle crashes are the single largest category […]

From pumpkins to sunflowers, Cornutt Farms in Boaz is a must visit

BOAZ — For those in search of pumpkins or an amazing display of beautiful blooms, Cornutt Farms has both. The working crop and cattle farm in Boaz welcomes the public […]

HUNTSVILLE — Skipping the “whereases” and “therefores,” Mayor Tommy Battle struck just the right chord Thursday when he proclaimed September as Huntsville Music Month. The announcement came in a jam […]

FLORENCE — To mark the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the University of North Alabama has announced a $50 for 50 campaign to support its women’s athletic […]

HUNTSVILLE — Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy has been honored as a Southeast regional finalist for the 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award. The local organization was cited for its […]

HUNTSVILLE — Three senior members of the Trideum Corp. leadership team have been accepted into Leadership Greater Huntsville programs. Tiffany Davis, director of human resources; Serena Forbes, director of contracts […]

GUNTERSVILLE — If you’re looking for something educational, fun and free, don’t sleep on visiting the Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center. The building alone is worth the trip. Come for […]