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Tuscaloosa students honored
Tuscaloosa's brightest shine at the first-ever credentialing ceremony! TCTA seniors earn accolades for mastering vocational skills, stepping directly into careers with valuable certifications. Join us as we celebrate these trailblazing students setting the bar for academic and professional success.
American Christian Academy, Hillcrest baseball teams clinch spots in state finals
It is nearly time for the AHSAA high school baseball state championships. Out of the 14 Tuscaloosa area teams that made it to the playoffs in their respective classification, only two have advanced to the state tournament: American Christian Academy and Hillcrest. The state championship will be held May 13-18 in Jacksonville and Oxford. ...
Campus News: The Week of May 11
The University of Alabama’s Department of Art and Art History announced that the following were scholarship award recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year. Abigail Dunham of Marietta was a recipient of a graphic design scholarship from the Mary M. Morgan Memorial Art Scholarship Fund. Dunham is earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design with a minor in Math. Emma Mae Burtnett of Marietta was the recipient of the Carolyn Haddon “Julie” Matthews Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Burtnett is earning a Bachelor of Arts in studio art with minors in sales and Spanish.Charity Kowalewski of Acworth graduated with a Master’s...
Top performers: Tuscaloosa area high school sports top performers for week of May 6-10
Here are the Tuscaloosa area top performers from the week of May 6-10 from high school golf, baseball and softball. To send in top performers, please email sports@tuscaloosanews.com Baseball American Christian Academy's Evan Lightsey...
Tuscaloosa area high school soccer: How local teams did in Final Four
The two remaining Tuscaloosa area high school soccer teams saw their seasons come to an end in the Final Four. Here is a round-up of scores and how Tuscaloosa area teams did in the semifinal of the AHSAA 2024 soccer playoffs: Tuscaloosa area high school boys soccer Final Four round up ...
Teachers help students learn to dream big | THE MOM STOP
I knew I wanted to be a writer from a very early age — specifically, I was 11 years old and sitting in my sixth grade classroom while we were studying a unit on various careers. Our teacher, Mrs. Webb, asked us to close our eyes and imagine where we would be in about 15 years. And as I closed my eyes and imagined my future self, I envisioned sitting down at a keyboard and writing. At...
Stillman College Graduation Weather Outlook & Temp Guide
As graduation season continues in West Alabama, the 2024 Commencement Exercises for Stillman College will be on Saturday, May 11, at 9:00 a.m. Graduation will take place at Stillman’s Tiger Stadium. This year, they will celebrate the achievements of 120 graduates across 15 diverse study areas, with an impressive...
Harrison inks track scholarship to Shelton State
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School standout distance runner Will Harrison signed a scholarship to run cross country at Shelton State Community College on May 1. Harrison was joined on stage by his family and Shelton State coach Charles Tiller, and he signed in front of an auditorium full of friends and […] The post Harrison inks track scholarship to Shelton State appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Lauren Agnello of Cullman receives UA Department of Art and Art History Outstanding Student Award
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The UA Department of Art and Art History is proud to announce the six recipients of our Outstanding Student Awards for academic year 2023-2024, awarded in recognition of their exemplary dedication and commitment to academic or artistic achievement, during Honors Day ceremonies on April 5, 2024. These awards are the department’s most prestigious of the year, given only to a single graduate and undergraduate student in each of our degree programs in art history (BA, MA), graphic design (BFA), and studio art (BA, BFA, MFA). Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award in Art History: Daphne Shearer Daphne Abbie Shearer is a...
Stillman Announces The Passing Of Former Trustee Irving Blue
Stillman College is mourning the passing of a beloved member of the tiger family. "President Blue was a beloved member of our Tiger family and his commitment to the Stillman community will last far beyond his lifetime," Stillman College posted on Facebook Wednesday evening. "It is with heavy hearts that...
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