Calhoun and Morgan County Schools Celebrate Opening of New Career Tech School
Ribbon-Cutting Marks a Major Step Forward in Workforce Training and K–12 Collaboration Today, Calhoun Community College, in partnership with Morgan County Schools, celebrated a historic milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the Morgan County Schools Rural Development Park (RDP), a newly repurposed Career Tech High School designed to transform workforce development for students across Morgan County. The celebration drew local legislators, education leaders, community
Athens State University Partners with Givzey, Introduces Virtual Engagement Officer
Athens State University is collaborating with the autonomous fundraising platform Givzey | Version2.ai to launch a virtual engagement officer (VEO). This tool will help the University engage its stakeholders more widely in our efforts to provide support for the University’s mission. As the first institution to launch a VEO in Alabama, Athens State is partnering with over 100 other nonprofits and educational institutions to explore this concept. Athens State’s VEO, Anna Claire, is powered by artificial
Calhoun Community College Appoints New Dean of Health Sciences
Calhoun Community College is excited to announce that Dr. Tiffany Bain has been named Dean of Health Sciences, effective December 2, 2025. Dr. Bain has been an integral part of the Calhoun family for several years, most recently serving as Interim Dean of Health Sciences. Her appointment follows more than sixteen years of combined clinical practice and academic leadership in the allied health field. According to Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun President, Bain first joined the college in 2011 as a Physical
Local Financial Advisor Highlights Key Strategies for Balancing Today’s Priorities With Tomorrow’s Goals
As individuals and families navigate rising costs, major life milestones, and long-term financial uncertainty, local financial advisor Turner Wilson is encouraging the community to take a more intentional approach to managing money in both the short and long term. Drawing on insights from Thrivent’s recent article “Balancing Today’s Priorities With Tomorrow’s Goals,” Wilson emphasizes that one of the most effective ways to stay financially confident is to separate goals into three categories: short-term
