Auburn University set to open new 50K-square-foot lab in Huntsville
🔬 NEW AU LAB IN HUNTSVILLE: Auburn is opening a new 50,000-square-foot laboratory in Huntsville next week!
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2 Alabama colleges in top 10 of Forbes’ HBCU rankings
📚 HBCU RANKINGS: Alabama placed two schools in Forbes' inaugural rankings of Historically Black Colleges + Universities across the country.
New $20 million community library opens in Foley
📚 FOLEY'S $20M LIBRARY: The new 40,000-square-foot library + community center has officially opened.
Black Belt Birding Festival becomes first official “Black Belt Signature Event”
🐦 BLACK BELT BIRDING: The annual festival has been recognized as the official Black Belt Signature Event.
Calhoun County singing groups perform at famous Carnegie Hall
⭐️ CARNEGIE HALL: A pair of Alabama choirs took the stage, led by Jax State professor + conductor Eliezer Yanson.
Central Alabama bear sighting is this summer’s social media sensation
🐻 BEAR SPOTTING: A very curious bear has become a social media star since he was seen walking around Shelby County.
University of Alabama book arts program receives $4M grant
📚 UA BOOK ARTS: The university's book arts program is receiving another major boost from the Windgate Foundation.
Careers with an agriculture degree might surprise you—horses, drones + more
🧑🌾 INTERESTING CAREER PATHS: These Auburn grads show where an agriculture degree can take you, from livestock to drones + more. BuzzPartner
UNA secures $8.6M for new campus safety upgrades
🦁 UNA CAMPUS: The university has secured $8.2 million for safety upgrades.
American Red Cross issues nationwide emergency for blood shortage
⛑️ BLOOD SHORTAGE: The national blood supply has declined by nearly 25% in the last month. Find out how you can help.