West Alabama ranked top college for rural America
🏆 BEST RURAL COLLEGES: The University of West Alabama stood out in large part due to its emphasis on helping fight the regional teacher shortage.
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Jax State’s new aviation program receives FAA Air Agency certification
✈️ JAX STATE AVIATION PROGRAM: The new certificate establishes academic + flight training framework for students.
Alabama author has book showcased at Library of Congress National Book Festival
📚 HOW MAE GOT MOXIE: The Alabama-made children's book was selected to represent our state at the annual National Book Festival in D.C.
Alabama skies clear for near total lunar eclipse [PHOTOS]
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🌖 LUNAR ECLIPSE: The rare occurrence was nearly a total eclipse as 96% of the moon fell into Earth's shadow Thursday night.
4 HBCUs in Alabama receive $1M donations from Dimon Foundation
🎓 $1 MILLION DONATIONS: 4 Alabama HBCUs were among 12 schools across the country to receive $1 million donations from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation.
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Stillman College bringing back football program after more than a decade
🏈 STILLMAN COLLEGE: The Tigers football program, which last played in 2015, will soon return to the field.
What Alabama schools love about these hands-on field trips
🧪 OUT OF THE CLASSROOM: Alabama students can trade desks for hands-on learning at this local science destination. BuzzPartner
3 Alabama high schools ranked in U.S. News & World Report top 250
📚 HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS: U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list + Alabama has a new leader this year.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census is August 21-22: How you can get involved
🐝 POLLINATOR CENSUS: The annual science project is citizen-driven where you can submit findings from backyards + community spaces.
WalletHub ranks top 10 community colleges in Alabama
✏️ ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGES: Check out which in-state schools stood out + how they rank up against other community colleges in the country.