Ginn Family Foundation commits $30 million to create a new engineering scholarship program at Auburn University
Auburn University Announces New Scholarship Program Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is set to launch a new scholarship initiative, thanks to a $30 million donation from the Gin Family Foundation. This marks the largest scholarship commitment in the university’s history, allowing for the establishment of 40 awards each year, which will cover tuition, […]
John Daniel appointed as general counsel and senior vice chancellor of the University of Alabama System
John Daniel Appointed Governor of University of Alabama System On August 1, 2025, John Daniel took on the role of Governor and Senior Vice Prime Minister of the University of Alabama System. He brings over two decades of notable legal experience to the position, having spent 20 years as a lawyer for UAB, where he […]
Brown University Submits to Trump Administration
Brown University Settles with Trump Administration On Wednesday, Brown University reached a settlement with the Trump administration, agreeing to pay $50 million and adhere to certain conditions set forth by President Trump, as reported by a senior White House official. The administration had previously frozen Brown’s $510 million grant in April due to concerns about […]
RDO Equipment Co. Teams Up with the University of Arizona’s Yuma Ag Center
Yuma Agricultural Center Partners with RDO for Precision Agriculture Richard Alias, Vice President at RDO, highlighted that the Yuma Agricultural Center at the University of Arizona offers advanced agricultural equipment, technology, and training solutions. Samuel Discusa, farm director at the center, expressed his enthusiasm, noting, “This is a game changer for us and for students […]
Auburn University gets a matching donation to renovate Coach Pat Dye’s Crooked Oaks nursery.
Auburn University’s Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment (CFWE) received a matching donation from the Auburn Foundation to aid an ongoing restoration project at the Crooked Oaks, former home of the cherished football coach, Pat Dye. Related: Preservation Efforts for Crooked Oaks in Notasulga, Alabama In 2023, CFWE received the 415-acre property in Notasulga, close to Auburn’s […]
Noem targets Nashville’s mayor, nearby university, and vows to strengthen local immigration enforcement.
Noem Criticizes Nashville’s Immigration Policies During a press conference in Nashville on July 18, 2025, Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem labeled Kilmer Abrego Garcia a “monster,” while discussing the city’s immigration policies and the local university’s involvement. Noem was in Nashville to emphasize the government’s efforts to tighten immigration enforcement. She accused the local mayor […]
Marriott chosen as upscale hotel brand for debated University Beach project in Northport
University Beach Resort Planned for Northport A new resort and entertainment complex, University Beach, is set to be developed in Northport, featuring the Marriott Sign Collection as its luxury hotel brand. The hotel will offer 144 rooms and suites, making it the first high-end property in the Tuscaloosa area. It’s envisioned to be central to […]
Alabama’s law against DEI is stifling university teaching, court files reveal
Senate Bill 129 Controversy in Alabama On Monday, both sides involved with Senate Bill 129 submitted an exhibit to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, requesting an injunction to prevent professors and students from implementing the new state law. Enacted during the 2024 legislative session, SB129 restricts discussions about a certain […]
Christian University Refuses Large Grant Intended to Encourage LGBTQ Acceptance in Churches Following Backlash
Baylor University Returns Grant Amid Controversy Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it returned a $643,401 grant from a liberal nonprofit focused on promoting “containment and belonging to the church” for LGBT individuals, following backlash from its supporters. In a now-deleted announcement from June 30, the university described the funds awarded by the Eula Mae […]
Veterinary heart specialist at Auburn University conducts groundbreaking surgery to rescue cat
Samantha Sampson’s affection for a little orange kitten named Hash Brown blossomed from the moment she took him in along with his brother, Tater Tot. Despite their shared upbringing, Tater Tot quickly outpaced Hash Brown, who faced many struggles early on. A visit to the veterinarian revealed a critical heart condition that needed attention. Sampson […]