NORMAL — An innovative project that could eliminate the need for roadway signs helped Alabama A&M capture a position with the Innovate Alabama Network. Innovate Alabama awarded $125,000 to Alabama […]

AUBURN — In a state as dynamic and diverse as Alabama, access to timely, reliable information is critical. For more than 100 years, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has been a trusted […]

FLORENCE – Student success in the higher education setting comes in a variety of forms,  and retention is a top indicator that students are finding pathways to accomplish their academic […]

Astound Research, an online platform for scientists and industries including foundations, nonprofits and non-governmental organizations, has grown to $300 million in active available funding for research in less than two […]

SCOTTSBORO — Technology giant Google has awarded $210,000 in grants to five Jackson County organizations. The new funding is to support projects which provide technological equipment to facilitate early STEM-focused […]

TUSCALOOSA — A new performing arts center at the University of Alabama has been named after the late Mark Smith, co-founder of the Huntsville based, global telecommunications company Adtran. Clay […]

HUNTSVILLE – Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have supported a ground-breaking measurement that is helping solve a 60-year-old cosmic mystery. The  question is why is the sun’s […]

NORMAL – Led by the largest freshman class in school history, Alabama A&M University has reported the largest enrollment in its history. According to the university, 6,633 students are enrolled […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the University of North Alabama and Auburn are among 42 college teams to compete next year in the Human Exploration […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama was recently awarded more than $1 million in state and federal grants to support student services and workforce development.  The U.S. Department of […]

HUNTSVILLE – HudsonAlpha is a nonprofit organization that describes its goal as being dedicated to improving life around the globe through discovery, education, and economic development in the genomic sciences.  […]

FLORENCE – State Rep. Jamie Kiel remembers his days as a fledgling student in need of a “hand up” to chase his goal of a four-year college degree after graduating […]

ATHENS — Athens State University is Ground Zero in Alabama’s effort to produce college graduates who have qualified to receive a teacher certification while, at the same time, earn a […]

WASHINGTON — Army. Navy. Air Force. Merchant Marine. For students who wish to pursue a five-star education and military career, here is the opportunity of a lifetime. U.S. Rep. Dale […]

HUNTSVILLE – Developers held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for an apartment complex being built with the blessings – albeit non-financing – of the University of Alabama system and the University […]

FLORENCE – A “ring of fire” will appear in the sky Saturday morning as an annular eclipse of the sun will be visible in North Alabama. The University of North […]

HUNTSVILLE  – A student team from the University of Alabama in Huntsville won a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop a more-efficient and lower cost water filter. […]

HUNTSVILLE – A researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a $179,000 subcontract to explore community-based strategies for reducing high-burden chronic disease like obesity, diabetes, heart […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has launched its most ambition and historic comprehensive campaign to date. The Shine On, Gold campaign has set  a $100 million goal. “The […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has developed a cybersecurity software for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, the university announced today. The software began performance […]

HUNTSVILLE – A weeklong slate of events for Alabama A&M University’s homecoming was capped off with a triumphant win and a fundraising record Saturday.   The Bulldogs thumped previously undefeated Tuskegee […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Space Hardware Club at the University of Alabama in Huntsville turned in strong finishes in two international aerospace competitions, the International CanSat Competition and the University Rover […]

FLORENCE – The National Science Foundation recently awarded the University of North Alabama nearly $2.5 million to lead a three-state partnership to expand and diversify the number of STEM graduates […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M students are receiving first-hand instruction in computer skills from the world’s most recognizable computer company, thanks to the Google in Residence program. Google is celebrating the […]