Spotlight on Jefferson County: Higher Education
Seven institutions of higher education serve the residents of Jefferson County.
ASU receives $38 million gift from MacKenzie Scott
Alabama State University on Monday announced a $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single donation in the university’s 158-year history.
UAB officially opens Altec/Styslinger building
The University of Alabama at Birmingham on Thursday officially opened the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building in downtown Birmingham.
Calhoun breaks ground on $17 million student union building
The 29,800-square-foot student union building will be used for student social functions, dining and learning.
USA, Airbus partnership launches planned Airbus presence on university’s campus
Airbus and the University of South Alabama have announced a partnership.
UA College of Engineering receives new name after $25 million gift
The college has been renamed in honor of Lee J. Styslinger Jr.
Estate of Bessie Ford establishes $1.2 million Ole Miss scholarship fund
A $1.2 million estate gift from the late Bessie Louise Ford, who wrote the influential newsletter Inside Alabama Politics and the “Business & Politics” column for Business Alabama, will fund scholarships at the University of Mississippi, her alma mater.
Construction of Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences underway
Construction of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is now underway in Demopolis
Karr will retire from UAH in 2026
Charles L. Karr, president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville since 2022, will retire in May 2026.
“Serving as president of UAH has been...
Alabama colleges and other programs are working to address a potential pilot shortage
From Auburn and Tuskegee universities' programs to Sanders Aviation, those looking to fly for a career have training options in Alabama.