Higher Education — Page 27

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE – Bryant Bank continued its longstanding support of the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a combined donation of $250,000 to three UAH programs: $100,000 each to the College […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama and Bank Independent partnership that paved the way for the Bank Independent Stadium will also make scholarship opportunities available for Bank Independent team […]

UNA to host state high school esports competition

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has been chosen to host the Alabama High School Athletic Association Spring 2024 Esports competition. The event is expected to bring high school students […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville will continue its Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program into the 2025-2026 academic year. This program offers in-state tuition to new first-time, full-time freshmen students from […]

AUBURN — If not for a course offered 80 years ago by Auburn University — then Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API) — the fate of Rock ‘n’ Roll might have forever […]

ATHENS — Athens State University announced a more than 2% increase in enrollment numbers for the fall semester. With a total of 2,955 students enrolled, the university’s headcount is up […]

Cyber Huntsville offering scholarship opportunity

HUNTSVILLE – The non-profit Cyber Huntsville is offering six North Alabama high school seniors a chance to earn financial aid to pursue a college degree in the field. A one […]

SHEFFIELD – Macke Mauldin’s father didn’t graduate college, but his legacy might help some students reach their educational goals. Mauldin, president of Bank Independent, joined others in congratulating seven University […]

HUNTSVILLE – Two researchers in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville have won a grant totaling $457,963 to study a process that could ultimately lead to […]

NORMAL — Alabama A&M is launching partnerships and programs to enhance recruitment and expand opportunities for students. The university announced the initiatives during its board of trustees meeting last week.  […]

DECATUR — More than 7,700 Alabamians have enrolled in rapid career training for in-demand jobs since the start of the Alabama Community College System’s Skills for Success courses. The engine […]

Innovate Alabama Network to 'catalyze entrepreneurship'

BIRMINGHAM — Innovate Alabama is taking a major leap in strengthening the state’s innovation and entrepreneurial landscape. The public-private partnership announced the inaugural designees of the Innovate Alabama Network: 51 organizations across 17 […]