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Drake State and AWS-Machine Learning University Brings Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to the Classroom

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Drake State Community & Technical College is participating in the AWS–Machine Learning University Educators Consortium and Transformation Alliance. The college is one of 14 historically Black institutions working to broaden access to artificial intelligence and machine learning education in Alabama. The meeting culminated in the formation of the Alliance for AI and Machine Learning, a […]

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For Alabama A&M Students, a Data Challenge Opens Doors to Careers in AI

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For the third time in as many years, some Alabama A&M University students accepted an invitation to compete in the third FICO Educational Analytics Challenge. FICO created the program for aspiring scientists, engineers or anyone seeking a data-driven career. The project is specifically for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Other schools participating include Bowie […]

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Innovation Power Hour brings tech, AI, and entrepreneurship to local college

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The second HBCU Innovation Power Hour’s spring tour arrived at Drake State Community and Technical College, bringing with it a chance for students to gain hands-on experience and face time with industry leaders and entrepreneurs. The Innovative Power Hour, which was held at Drake State on Monday, is an initiative of The Alabama Collective. Innovate […]

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Alabama A&M selected as sole HBCU for multi-million dollar project to shape uncharted career path

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Alabama A&M University has been chosen as the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to participate in a $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at establishing a groundbreaking undergraduate program in research administration and management. The initiative, led by Dr. Chris Brown, Vice President for Research at the University of Alabama at […]

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Alabama A&M University seeking closer alliance with Huntsville, Madison County businesses

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President Daniel Wims, of Alabama A&M University (AAMU), spoke to the Huntsville Rotary Club on Tuesday, January 30th. The meeting was held at Huntsville’s First Baptist Church.  Dr. Patricia Sims, President of Drake State, introduced President Wims to the gathered Rotarians and their guests.  President Wims used the opportunity to applaud the record-setting growth of […]

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Scientific Research Corporation Gives Back to Alabama A&M University’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) announced a newly formed relationship with Alabama A&M University (AAMU) that aligns with a diversity  and inclusion strategy for community outreach and recruitment initiatives. SRC committed to a $165,000 investment to enable AAMU to meet the needs of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences students in […]

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Boeing Reaffirms Commitment to HBCUs with $8 Million Investment Through Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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Today, Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced a new $8 million, multi-year partnership to support the development of future technical talent. The Boeing l TMCF partnership renewal will support campus recruitment initiatives, career immersion activities, TMCF Leadership Institute programming and student scholarships at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through 2026. “Our company’s […]

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Magna Cum Lager: Straight to Ale and Alabama A&M Brew a Collaboration of Success

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Let the commencement begin!  As one of few brewing alliances between a university and a brewery, industry has aligned with higher education to create a beverage for the market.  Alma Mater, the much-anticipated Alabama A&M University-inspired American lager, recently made its debut at Straight to Ale Brewing in Huntsville. The inaugural roll-out was greeted by […]

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Alabama A&M Receives Apple Grant to Expand Silicon and Hardware Technologies

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Alabama A&M University has been named by Apple as a recipient of its new Innovation Grant. A&M is one of four HBCUs to be awarded the grant; the others are Howard University, Morgan State and Prairie View A&M. The $5 million Innovation Grant, which will be evenly shared by the four universities, is designed to […]

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Alabama A&M Joins Grow with Google, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Program

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Alabama A&M University is among 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to join the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program. Through a $1 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Google-backed program provides digital skills workshops in HBCU career centers to help Black students prepare for the workforce. “The global pandemic has […]

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