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MARCH 6

Lawson State Career and Community Resource Fair to Welcome Hundreds

Lawson State Community College will host its annual Career and Community Resource Fair on March 11 at the Bessemer Civic Center, featuring dozens of employers, community organizations, public agencies, and student support services. The free event connects students and local residents with job opportunities, resources, and expert guidance
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MARCH 6

Lawson State Joins Leaders for ACCS HR Management Association Meeting

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
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MARCH 2

Apply to college for free at Lawson State

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.
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FEBRUARY 12

Repurposed Bucket Truck Benefits Lineworker Program

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
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FEBRUARY 9

'Money Matters' Focus of Financial Aid Awareness Month at Lawson

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.
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FEBRUARY 6

Delta Sigma Theta Scholarships Available Now

The Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recently announced that its 2026 College Scholarship Application is now open.
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FEBRUARY 6

Local Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Announces Scholarship Opportunity

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Announces Scholarship for Lawson State and Local High School Students
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JANUARY 28

Black History Month 2026 - A Century of Celebrating Our Legacy

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.
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JANUARY 20

Lawson State Receives $7,000 Donation from HBCU Cares

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.
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JANUARY 8

TMCF Scholarship Deadline Approaching, Jan. 16

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.

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