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Lawson State employees joined others from across Alabama at the recent ACCS Human Resources Management Association Leadership and Collaboration Forum at Shelton State Community College. The event attracted HR professionals, institutional leaders, and educators as they focused on leadership, team collaboration, and the evolving role of HR in today’s workplace

Free Application Week, marked each year by colleges throughout Alabama, is a great reminder that Alabama community colleges never charge an application fee and offer open enrollment, affordable tuition, and financial aid options.

A repurposed bucket truck from Alabama Power has found new life as a teaching tool in the Lawson State lineworker program. College officials and instructors expect it to strengthen the hands-on learning experience in one of the school’s most popular and most competitive programs

Throughout February, Lawson State Community College is celebrating Financial Aid Awareness Month with weekly student‑focused events, including Money Matters Wednesday pop‑ups and themed sessions that help students file the FAFSA, stay eligible, and prepare for the year ahead.

The Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recently announced that its 2026 College Scholarship Application is now open.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Announces Scholarship for Lawson State and Local High School Students

Lawson State opens Black History Month with a campus celebration honoring "A Century of Black History Commemoration," featuring students, faculty, and speaker Bettina Byrd-Giles.

Lawson State Community College receives a $7,000 donation from HBCU Cares to enhance Career and Transfer Services, connecting students with business and industry opportunities.

Apply for Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Wave 1 2026-2027 scholarships. Opens Sept 15, 2025; closes Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Lawson State Community College President Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony is proud to announce that 393 students earned a place on the college's Fall 2025 Honor Roll, recognizing outstanding academic achievement.