MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history. The new department was officially unveiled during a kickoff event on the Alabama State Capitol steps, bringing together industry leaders, education partners, government officials and community representatives from all 67 Read More >>>
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Airbus Partners with South to Grow the Next Generation of Industry Professionals
(Mobile, Ala.)–University of South Alabama President Jo Bonner and Airbus in North America Chairman and CEO Robin Hayes announced today a new partnership between the University and one of the world’s largest aerospace companies. The announcement is the first step in establishing an Airbus presence at USA’s Research and Technology Park that would expand internship Read More >>>
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Mike Perry to Lead Local Space Operations Discussion and Q&A
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Columbia Southern University’s College of Space, Intelligence, and Military Operations will host a presentation and Q&A on the future of space operations in higher education. The event will also focus on the potential economic impact of the space operations industry on the Gulf Coast. The discussion will Read More >>>
Mobile’s State-wide High School Recognized as #1 in Alabama and Top 20 in America
Mobile, Ala. – Mobile, Alabama is now home to a Top 20 best public high school in the nation. The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) is proud to announce it has been recognized as the #19 Best Public High School in America by Niche — the country’s leading college and school search platform. Read More >>>
Columbia Southern University Prepares for Annual Commencement Ceremonies at OWA
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – On Friday, Oct. 17, Columbia Southern University will welcome 1,200 graduates from across the globe to attend to its annual commencement ceremonies at the Foley Event Center at OWA. The university will hold two ceremonies to accommodate graduates, their families and friends. What: CSU Commencement Ceremonies When: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 9 Read More >>>
MCPSS students receive record $250 million in college scholarships in one day
MOBILE, Alabama — Mobile County Public Schools students received a record $250 million in college scholarships in one day. Through a new state-wide initiative from Alabama Possible, students were invited to apply to multiple colleges in- and out-of- state through a portal. They were “matched” with admissions offers and scholarship dollars today. From MCPSS’s 12 Read More >>>
Alabama Port Authority Achieves 50-Foot Channel Depth, First Vessel Departs at Historic Draft
MOBILE, Ala. – October 3, 2025 – The Alabama Port Authority today announced that the Mobile Ship Channel has officially reached its authorized 50-foot depth, marking a transformational milestone for the Port of Mobile and Alabama’s economy. Yesterday, the Port, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Mobile Bar Pilots, reviewed Read More >>>
Bishop State Achieves Record-Breaking Fall 2025 Enrollment, Surpasses 4,500 Students – 81% Growth in Four Years
MOBILE, Ala., September 29, 2025 – Bishop State Community College is celebrating its highest enrollment in two decades, with 4,505 students enrolled for Fall 2025 as of September 29, 2025. This represents a 12.6% increase over last year’s enrollment of 4,001 students and continues the college’s remarkable three consecutive years of double-digit growth that began Read More >>>
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Mobile County Public Schools honors top JROTC students
Trinity Moore, a senior at Alma Bryant High School, was named the top JROTC cadet in Mobile County, as she and cadets from four different high schools were named as Brigade Leaders for the MCPSS JROTC program. Moore was named Cadet Brigade Commander, which is the highest-ranking cadet officer in the county’s Brigade Command. Each Read More >>>