Industry Experts

Lessons Learned from the Field Strengthening Internal Controls in Higher Education

By: Lee Parks, CPA at Warren Averett Over the past several years, I’ve worked with colleges and universities facing a lot of change. Enrollment pressure, ...
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Industry Experts

If it Sounds Like an Alarm, Check Who’s Selling the Smoke Detector

By: Shaw Pritchett, Jackson Thornton Wealth Management Friday, I got a phone call from a client. He’d been watching YouTube videos—a couple of them, actually— ...
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Industry Experts

6 Ways to Save Money in College

By: Edward Lubembe at Regions For parents preparing to send their children to college this fall, student money management is likely top of mind. Once ...
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The Business of Recruitment: How AI is Changing the Game From Both Sides of the Table

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for high-level tech firms. It has arrived squarely in the hiring process, changing the game for ...
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Great Places to Work 2026

What Makes A Workplace Truly Great? Competitive pay, strong benefits and flexible work arrangements remain important factors in attracting talent. But in the current workforce ...
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Higher Education’s Next Chapter: Preparing Students for a Changing Workforce

The traditional path from college to career. As technology advances, workforce needs shift and students seek greater flexibility, Alabama’s colleges and universities are adapting how ...
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SPOTLIGHTS

Conversations

Conversations With Neil Scot

Vice Chancellor for Student Success at the Alabama Community College System As a first-generation college student, Neil Scott experienced firsthand how meaningful relationships and career ...
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Spotlights

Woman to Watch: Molly Cagle

“I enjoy supporting and encouraging women as they navigate their careers, whether through formal mentorship or simply being a resource when they need it.” As ...
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Conversations

Executive Perspective: Mike Carney

“The ballpark is a gathering place. It’s where families create memories, where neighbors become community, and where local businesses have a platform. When the Biscuits ...
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NEWS

News to Know

Faulkner University and West Virginia School of Preaching sign transfer agreement

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Faulkner University has signed a memorandum of understanding with the West Virginia School of Preaching, creating a new pathway for students to continue their biblical education by ...
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On the Ladder

City of Montgomery appoints Lawrence Davis, Jr. as Chief Operating Officer

MONTGOMERY, AL — The City of Montgomery is proud to announce the appointment of Lawrence Davis, Jr. as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing ...
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Alabama State University Foundation and Unite, Inc. partner to establish $1.4 million Civil Discourse Institute Fund

The Alabama State University Foundation (ASUF) and Unite, Inc. have entered into a partnership to establish the Unite HBCU Civil Discourse and Freedom Institute Fund, ...
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