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Lunch Break Lecture to explore Historic Downtown Opelika

BY ANN CIPPERLY THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Lunch Break Lecture Series at the Museum of East Alabama will continue Sept. 16 at noon with Melissa Gatlin presenting a program with stories and historic photographs from her upcoming book, “A Guide to Historic Opelika,...

Southern Union offering comprehensive real estate courses 

CONTRIBUTED BY  SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College is offering noncredit real estate licensing courses this fall for individuals preparing to enter the real estate profession and newly licensed salespersons completing Alabama’s post-license...

Trade students receive Building Futures Scholarship — Provided through the Alabama RC&D Program and Alabama Community College System

BY HALI CAMERON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Four Southern Union State Community College trade students received Alabama Community College System Building Futures Scholarships during an Aug. 31 ceremony. The Building Futures Scholarship is a partnership between the...

Southern Union names Pike dean of health sciences

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College has named Dr. Richard Pike as dean of health sciences. Pike assumed the position Sept. 1 following the retirement of Dean Rhonda Davis. A graduate of Southern Union, Pike earned an associate in...
Education Briefs | May 26, 2026

Education Briefs | May 26, 2026

DEMOREST, Georgia — On Friday, May 8, Piedmont University conferred undergraduate degrees to 202 students, including 79 first-generation students,...

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