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Penn State Lehigh Valley Student Expands Research Horizons Through Selective NSF Program
Applying to a physics-based research program as a biology major felt like “the ultimate leap of faith,” said Penn State Lehigh Valley student Daniela Fernandez. That leap took Fernandez to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she was one of 15 students selected from 255 applicants for a highly competitive, 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Yellowhammer News
Samford ranks as best Christian college in Alabama, most conservative
Samford University ranks among the Best Christian Colleges in America and the Most Conservative Colleges in America, according to the school search platform Niche.com. Samford ranks highest in both categories among all Alabama universities. Niche’s 2027 rankings are based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student-life data from the U.S. Department of Education […] The post Samford ranks as best Christian college in Alabama, most conservative appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
birminghamtimes.com
UAB Libraries Elected to Association of Research Libraries Membership
University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries is the newest member of the Association of Research Libraries, the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America. ARL members made the invitation after voting during their fall 2026 meeting Oct. 5. Membership in ARL is reserved for...
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Homewood High's New Grading System Sparks 675-Signature Petition Backlash
A new grading system at Homewood High School has triggered a petition with more than 675 signatures from parents who say the change is confusing their kids and adding unnecessary stress — even as the district insists nothing about college transcripts is actually changing. The school began phasing in what it calls Evidence-Based Grading this year, replacing traditional point averages with a model built around student proficiency, and not everyone in the top-ranked district is on board.
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Birmingham City Schools seeking reading, math tutors for middle, high schoolers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham City Schools is looking for tutors to work with middle and high school students in reading and math. Tutors are needed Monday through Friday for up to five hours a day. Pay and hours. Tutors without a teaching certification will be paid $25 an hour....
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No. 7 Leeds Upsets No. 2 Alexandria 23-14 in Class 4A Top-10 Showdown
LEEDS, AL — Jacarrious Davis broke around the left side and raced 65 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown Friday night, sealing No. 7 Leeds’ 23-14 upset of No. 2 Alexandria in a clash between two of Class 4A’s top 10 teams. The win lifted the Green Wave...
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Woodlawn High School Basketball Scores $50,000 Investment from Hibbett’s First String, Nike in Birmingham
Birmingham-based Hibbett and Nike on Tuesday awarded $50,000 to Woodlawn High School’s boys and girls basketball programs through First String, their philanthropic program supporting high school student-athletes on and off the court. The surprise investment was announced at Birmingham’s historic Boutwell Auditorium as Hibbett and Nike marked the third year of First String and extended the community impact of Ballin’ in Boutwell.
hooversun.com
Jags rally to take down Hoover in thrilling city rivalry game
Hoover wide receiver Jordon Ward (5) is surrounded by Spain Park defenders in the endzone during a game between Hoover High School and Spain Park High School on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Hoover Met. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Spain Park High School’s football team beat Hoover 36-29 on...
thehomewoodstar.com
Patriots pitch 2nd straight shutout
Homewood High School’s football team beat Chilton County 42-0 on Friday night in Class 5A, Region 4 play, improving to 7-1 overall and 6-0 in the region. Homewood locked up the region title with Ramsay's loss as well, a second straight region championship for the Patriots. Cyn’Mauree Debruce scored...
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Football Friday: Local teams back in action
Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Briarwood hosts Randolph, Chelsea heads to Mountain Brook, Oak Mountain travels to Tuscaloosa County and Spain Park plays at Hoover. For updates throughout Friday night and all season, follow...
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Shelby Reporter
The Arc of Shelby County, Helena High students celebrate mural collaboration
CALERA — A mural created through a collaboration between Helena High School art students and participants at the Arc of Shelby County’s New Visions Day Program is bringing new color to the Calera Facility. The mural, titled “Celebration in Color,” was unveiled Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a reveal...
AL.com
Thompson vs. Prattville: Watch Alabama high school football game of the week live Friday night
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. One of Alabama’s premier matchups this season unfolds Friday night when the Prattville Lions travel to Warrior Stadium in Alabaster to face the Thompson Warriors in an AHSAA Class 6A Region 3 battle between unbeatens. Both teams enter at 7-0 overall and 5-0 in region play.
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Wenonah dominates ground game on both sides to knock off Shades Valley
Wenonah head coach Nicholas Howard’s plan for Thursday night’s Class 4A, Region 5 home game against Shades Valley was pretty basic. “We knew if we could stop them from running, we would win the game,” the coach said. The Dragons controlled the line of scrimmage in their...