The Higher Learning Initiative

05/10/2023

Here is a great opportunity for alums in college…

09/27/2022

Most high school students find that the ACT test is a dreadful and anxiety-filled experience but it is required for college admissions and scholarships. The Birmingham Public Library is offering an ACT Prep workshop, which will start at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 8 to 4:30 p.m. at 1224 Springville Road, Springville Road Regional Branch Library.

Attendees will learn test-taking strategies and take a full-length practice ACT exam. A calculator, lunch, and test-prep materials are all included in the $30.00 ticket cost. Tickets are required and they can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Get your tickets here → https://www.actbpl2022.eventbrite.com

For more information about the ACT workshop, contact the Springville Road Library at 205-226-4083

08/29/2022

She’s ahead of her class! A 14-year-old Maryland teen is entering her senior year of high school this fall, ABC7 reports. Morayo Owopetu landed on this academic track when her mom, Dr. Kolade Akinwande, decided to go to Howard University College of Dentistry. Morayo was sent to live with her grand...

08/19/2022

07/08/2022

I'm thrilled to announce that the National Park Service is investing $2.5 million into Alabama's Historically Black Colleges and Universities!! Our HBCUs have played such a pivotal role in shaping the history of our nation, and I was proud to help make this funding available to preserve these cherished institutions.

As Vice Chair of the Congressional HBCU Caucus, I am committed to ensuring the vitality of Alabama’s HBCUs. Fighting for funding like this will continue to be one of my top legislative priorities!

07/01/2022

Join us for a free two-day college visit to Nashville, Tennessee. Along the way, we will set sights on a few other city activities. GU-JC cohort students should receive a postcard in the mail with more details. Visit montevallo.edu/gear-up more details.

04/30/2022

Congratulations to Angel Peterson, a senior at Hewitt Trussville High School on her academic success! She aspires to study finance. Peterson also has her own business called Angel Home Bakery!

04/30/2022

Congratulations to Huffman High School senior Drewdeija Kanai Heller on her academic success!

Heller is the president of the National Honor Society at Huffman H.S. She’s a cheerleader, senior class membership chairman, and Miss Huffman Viking 2021-22. She’s been accepted into every college that she’s applied to and earned $47,000 in scholarships. Heller has maintained a 3.6 GPA!

04/30/2022

Congratulations to Midfield High School senior Jala Hutchins on her academic success!

She’s been accepted into 24 colleges and has earned more than $240,000 in scholarships. She’s also maintained at 3.8 GPA.

Hutchins has served in many roles at Midfield H.S. including Miss Midfield 2021-2022.