UA awarded $360M to lead national water effort
A $360 million grant to the University of Alabama, the largest in the university’s history, will make UA a leader in water research that leads to predicting water-related hazards and managing water resources
UA at the forefront of water studies
the U.S. Geological Survey joins forces with the University of Alabama to create a state-of-the-art Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility
New training system brings simulated factory operation to CACC
A new piece of equipment at Central Alabama Community College will simulate real factory operation for students training for high-level jobs.
Auburn creates artificial intelligence initiative
A $2 million investment is creating AI@AU, an artificial intelligence initiative at Auburn University
Spotlight on Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia & Monroe: Higher Education
Community and technical colleges offer a number of opportunities for students to earn certificates or associate degrees.
UAH team wins Boeing competition with garment sanitizing system
Students from UAH have won the Boeing New Business Challenge with a system that uses ultraviolet light to sanitize garments.
Nursing apprenticeship program offers new options for nurses in training
The apprenticeship program aims to get nurses to work more quickly, helping to ease the nursing shortage.
Drake State launches online drone pilot program
Partnering with Aquiline Drones, the Drake State online program is the first at a community college in Alabama.
Faulkner University names Dennis Mitchell Henry new president
Faulkner University has named Dennis Mitchell Henry as its ninth president in the institution’s 80-year history.
UAH partners to receive $1M grant for environmental health research training
The five-year grant covers a train-the-trainer program for environmental health research training for nurses.









