Higher Education — Page 20

HUNTSVILLE – The Alabama Space Grant Consortium at the University of Alabama in Huntsville received a major boost from the National Space Club – Huntsville Chapter to support a 2024-25 […]

Alabama A&M trio scores big at Rickwood Field tribute

BIRMINGHAM — Three Alabama A&M University students recently hit home runs in the world of sports marketing. Senior Amirah Ali, MBA student Nevell Brown, and May 2024 graduate Jenee Whitt […]

HUNTSVILLE – Since launching less than a year ago, seven students have graduated from the Natural Gas & Water Certification Program, a partnership between Drake State and Huntsville Utilities.   Last […]

LEMONT, Ill. — After hours of cool-headed puzzling and problem-solving, Hunter Wittenborn, a student from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, emerged as champion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s […]

HUNTSVILLE — “Start here. Go anywhere.” is the slogan of Alabama A&M University. Maybe the university can add an embellishment: “Start here. Go anywhere. See us on Amazon Prime.” In […]

JACKSONVILLE — There will be a lot of playing “mountain music” because it “feels so right” with a new performing arts center at Jacksonville State University. University officials, joined by […]

BIRMINGHAM — Students from six North Alabama high schools have been awarded scholarships by the NaphCare Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the safety and wellbeing of communities through […]

UNA Coaches Caravan keeping it local this year

FLORENCE — Coaches from the University of North Alabama will meet and greet the community next week during the second annual Coaches Caravan. Head football coach Brent Dearmon, head men’s basketball […]

HUNTSVILLE – In this digital age, there is growing concern that the overconsumption of digital media through smartphones, apps and social sites can impact mental and physical health, as well […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University and United Way of Madison County have joined forces to conduct a thorough evaluation of the community’s needs. This strategic partnership aims to gather essential […]

HUNTSVILLE – Help Wanted: Major research university seeks a master developer for a ground-breaking real estate project. The development is intended to transform a former office complex into a college-town […]

PHIL CAMPBELL — Northwest Shoals Community College is bringing women’s volleyball back and the school is looking for its next coach. “Volleyball is popular in our state and we have […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville will host the HEL Optics Metrology Workshop to improve metrology processes and technologies in high energy laser (HEL) weapon systems. The workshop will […]

MONTGOMERY — Students who completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have applied or enrolled in an Alabama community or technical college should begin receiving notification this […]

UNA to consider bringing live lions back to campus

FLORENCE – Upon the death of the University of North Alabama’s lion, Leo III, on May 2, a student asked, “Will there be another Lion friend to come?” echoing the […]

BOSTON — Recognizing a need for equal access to work and education, a duo of dynamic interests have come together in the Huntsville area. Jobs for the Future, a national […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama A&M Board of Trustees has established the Ronald & Patricia McCalep-McIntosh Sr. Endowed Chair in Biology, honoring the lifelong dedication and generosity of the McIntoshes, who […]

GADSDEN — Sgt. David Bankson of the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is all about the two Ps: Policing and Preaching. “I support and serve my […]

HUNTSVILLE – Andrew Couch, an alumnus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, has been chosen as a recipient of the 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholars fellowship award at Stanford University. He is […]

PRICEVILLE — There’s a running joke that you can use duct tape for just about anything. But, did anyone have “Design a tux for prom” on their bingo card? Aidan […]

ATHENS – Honoring a legend and icon at the university, Athens State officials have broken ground for the Nazaretian Alumni House & Welcome Center. The Alumni House will be named after […]

Wallace State named finalist for $1M 2025 Aspen prize

HANCEVILLE — It’s a tale of two cities coming together for one big prize. Wallace State Community College, with campuses in Hanceville and Oneonta, was named a finalist for the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Federico Fraternale at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a $824,132 NASA heliophysics grant to develop global models of the heliosphere that incorporate interstellar […]

A&M trustees extend Wims contract to 2030

HUNTSVILLE — In the wake of record-breaking enrollments, increased funding and launching major programs, the Alabama A&M Board of Trustees rewarded school President Dr. Daniel K. Wims with a contract […]