Alabama, Constitution

Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates Constitution, UA professors and UAB students claim in lawsuit
The law, passed by the Republican-controlled Legislation, bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities.
University of Alabama students, professors join lawsuit over state's 'divisive concepts' law
A group of college students and professors filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a state law barring public funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and restricting the teaching of so-called “divisive concepts” at public colleges and universities.
Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates Constitution, new lawsuit alleges
A group of professors and students filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a relatively new law in Alabama that forbids public schools and universities in the state from funding diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Lawsuit by college professors and students challenges Alabama's anti-DEI law
University professors and students in Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and put limits on how race and gender can be discussed in the college classroom.
ACLU files lawsuit over anti-DEI law in Alabama
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges what the ACLU calls a discriminatory censorship law in Alabama. The lawsuit was filed by a group of Alabama students and educators from the University of Alabama and UAB.

University of Alabama, president

Archie Wade, first Black faculty member at University of Alabama, dies at 80
Archie Wade integrated the University of Alabama's faculty and helped Paul W. "Bear" recruit his first Black players.
Trailblazing Alabama professor who helped integrate UA football dies: ‘Profound loss’
“Dr. Archie Wade’s passing is a profound loss for The University of Alabama,” said UA president Stuart Bell in a news release ...
Birmingham secures $44 million in federal Tech Hub grants for AI and biotech projects
The Magic City is poised to become a national leader in biotechnology. Learn about the five groundbreaking projects that will ...
AI tool can help counselors predict which college students are at risk of anxiety and depression disorders
Mental Health America predicts that nearly 60 million Americans suffered from a mental illness in 2024, and research from the ...
Mountain Brook man gets 17 years in prison in DUI crash that killed University of Alabama student
Gabriel Alexander “Gabe” Uncapher, 22, pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter in the death of 19-year-old Virginia Elizabeth ...
These are the most selective colleges and universities in Alabama
When it comes to selectivity, Tuskegee University leads the way among Alabama colleges and universities.
UAB announces operational changes because of potential winter weather
With the potential for winter weather and a Winter Storm Warning issued for Jefferson County on Friday, Jan. 10, UAB has ...
University of Alabama senior goes viral on TikTok after sharing struggles: ‘You are worthy’
This week, University of Alabama senior Jamie Causey started reading syllabi from her classes and cried when she talked on ...