AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Community Impact: Muscle Shoals City Schools selected Superintendent Jon Bret Smith to lead the district, with a transition plan now underway in Lawrence County. Scholarships & Youth Support: The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved new financial aid rules for fall, while the Carlinville Public Library earned a Community Partner Award for Extension-backed youth programs. STEM & Health Careers: Alabama A&M’s S.T.E.P. Summer Initiative welcomed 37 scholars, and the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation added five board members as it prepares its inaugural class. Family Safety: Children’s of Alabama highlighted “Look and Lock” tips to prevent hot-car tragedies, and Army Community Service pushed water-safety guidance for families. Local Culture & Learning: Tuscaloosa’s One Place Tinsel Trail is taking sponsors for its holiday trees, and the Rotary Club of Fort Payne honored educator Mary Shurett with the Rotary Rose Award. Higher Ed Leadership: Alabama A&M’s board extended President Daniel K. Wims’ contract through 2032.
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