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UAB leads Alabama colleges among U.S. News graduate school rankings
UAB earns 16 graduate and specialty programs ranked in the top 20 of the U.S. News & World Report 2026.
Wage garnishment resumes for defaulted student loan borrowers
It's unclear how or when the change could affect the roughly 92000 Alabamians who have defaulted on $2.1 billion in student loans.
ACHE: College degrees may not pay off right away, but by 30, the gap is clear
A new analysis from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) explains whether college degrees are worth the cost.
Alabama seniors earning college credit before graduation nearly doubles since 2019
More high school graduates are leaving school with college credits.
HBCU CARES launches new fellowship for Alabama student innovators
A new statewide fellowship aims to turn big ideas from the state's historically Black college and university students into real companies.
Troy’s Hawkins to retire in 2028
Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., will retire at the end of 2028 under a transition plan.
UA’s record economic impact shows strong return on state investment
The study states UA generated $3.4 billion in economic impact statewide and $2.4 billion in the Tuscaloosa metro area, both record highs.
UA to launch new School of Leadership and Policy in 2027
The school will offer a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Master of Public Policy, beginning in fall 2027.
Alabama high school seniors can apply to college for free this week
Colleges in Alabama and other southeastern states are waiving application fees.
How the federal shutdown will impact K-12, higher education
The federal government shutdown is expected to cause immediate disruption for Alabama schools and colleges.
Alabama higher ed commission reports enrollment increase, approves new programs
More students are filling Alabama’s college classrooms this fall, but one fast-growing program may surprise you.
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