Higher Education — Page 4

TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama has named the College of Engineering in honor of Lee J. Styslinger Jr., following a $25 million gift commitment from his wife, Catherine Styslinger. […]

NORMAL — Alabama A&M University alumna Jasmine “Jazz” McKenzie delivered another unforgettable performance on NBC’s “The Voice” last week, earning her place in the Knockout Rounds of Season 28. In the […]

ATHENS – Athens State has received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, school officials announced. The announcement came during the association’s annual meeting in Long […]

HUNTSVILLE – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impacts hundreds of millions worldwide, yet despite this global toll and the availability of well-established diagnostic tools, countless patients still go undiagnosed in […]

TUSCALOOSA  — Dr. Tricia McElroy, associate professor in the University of Alabama Department of English, is the new executive director of the nation’s largest and most prominent professional organization devoted […]

UNA's third annual Family Weekend draws 1,100 to campus

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama welcomed more than 1,100 Lion family members and students to its third annual Family Weekend last Saturday. Families enjoyed a day with their […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Charles L. Karr, president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville since 2022, is retiring next year, the university announced. Karr joined UAH as interim president in […]

NORMAL —  The Alabama A&M University Department of Athletics, in conjunction with Teamworks Influencer, will launch The Hill Exchange, a tool to enable Alabama A&M University student-athletes to benefit from […]

FLORENCE – The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of North  Alabama was recently awarded a $20,000 Alabama Reading Initiative Program Improvement grant, through the Alabama Department […]

NORMAL — Alabama A&M University’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences has received a powerful addition to its Special Projects Lab thanks to a partnership with Honda. Representatives from […]

FLORENCE – It’s not yet determined if James Spann will be wearing his trademark suspenders, but the state’s most popular meteorologist will take the stage this weekend at the University […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama’s Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2025-2028 program term.  “We are honored […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville and the University of Alabama have partnered in a new initiative: Smart Manufacturing using AI-based Revolutionary Technologies (SMART). The University of Alabama, […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are offering $400,000 in scholarships for Alabama residents interested in pursuing careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry.  […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Business and Science Applications International Corp. celebrated another stage in their longstanding partnership with the announcement of a $50,000 donation […]

Alabama A&M to pioneer first hemp building in Alabama

NORMAL — Alabama A&M University is advancing sustainability and innovation in construction by becoming the first university in Alabama – and possibly the first Historically Black College or University – […]

HUNTSVILLE – An assistant professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been recognized with the Banner I. Miller Award from the American […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Gary Zank, director of the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and principal investigator for Future Technologies & enabling Plasma […]

Vaughner named Unified Drone Unit lead for Alabama A&M

NORMAL — Alabama A&M University alumnus and staff member Justin Vaughner has been appointed as the university’s Unified Drone Unit Lead, a role that will place him at the center of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama in Huntsville welcomed a high-achieving freshman class this fall while continuing to draw students from across state lines — reflecting the university’s growing reputation […]

HUNTSVILLE – Stories from Huntsville’s iconic bluesman and a glimpse of the planning and training behind NASA missions will be featured during two special October events presented by Osher Lifelong […]

NORMAL — Alabama A&M University was among several universities to have classes and operations disrupted Tuesday by “bomb and mass shooting threats.” In a Facebook post, university officials warned, “students, […]

Bulldog Market helps Alabama A&M students overcome food insecurity

NORMAL — The Bulldog Market, established at Alabama A&M University in 2021, was created to address the growing need for food assistance among students. Coordinated by the Service and Learning Department and […]

Athens State has largest student enrollment since 2018

ATHENS –With the fall semester underway, enrollment numbers are continuing to grow at Athens State University. The university has a headcount of more than 3,000 students with more than 27,700 […]