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Lawson State and Alabama Power Foundation leaders hold a $10,000 check for the Customer Service Training Program.
NOVEMBER 2

Alabama Power Foundation Grant Expands Customer Service Professionals Training at Lawson State

New $10,000 grant supports cutting-edge training for customer service pros.
Lawson State and UAB Medicine leaders with the first Medical Radiologic Technology cohort at UAB Hospital in Birmingham
OCTOBER 16

Lawson State Partners With UAB Medicine to Train Radiologic Technologists

A new pathway lets UAB Medicine employees earn Lawson State's Associate in Applied Science in Medical Radiologic Technology while training on-site at UAB Hospital. The inaugural cohort began Aug. 17.
American flags placed on the Lawson State campus for Operation We Remember
OCTOBER 5

Lawson State Honors Alabama Veterans Through Operation We Remember

Lawson State placed 150 American flags on both campuses to honor Alabama veterans lost to suicide and raise awareness about veteran mental health.
Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony speaks with attendees at the ACCS Workforce Exchange
OCTOBER 5

President Cynthia T. Anthony Praises Partners at Workforce Exchange

Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony spoke on the power of partnerships at the ACCS Workforce Exchange at Regions Field.
Students, faculty, and staff attend the Recovery Is Here event at Lawson State
SEPTEMBER 28

Community Event Focuses on Eliminating Stigmas and Pathways for Substance Abuse Recovery

Lawson State's Recovery Is Here event drew students, faculty, and staff for a talk on addressing myths about addiction and recovery during National Recovery Month.
An instructor in a white lab coat demonstrates the Anatomage virtual dissection table to students in a Lawson State science lab.
SEPTEMBER 25

Lawson State Lands More Than $2.1 Million Through New Federal Investment

Lawson State will receive more than $2.1 million in federal funds to support student success and workforce development.
Lawson State student Latoya Gaines stands beside an industrial robotic arm in a campus lab
SEPTEMBER 16

Lawson State Student Named 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar

Manufacturing technology student Latoya Gaines is one of 200 students nationwide selected as a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar.
Lawson State Lineworker Training Program students receive hands-on utility training
SEPTEMBER 15

Governor Ivey Approves Alabama's First Workforce Pell Program at Lawson State

Lawson State Community College's Lineworker Training Program is the first in Alabama approved for Workforce Pell, expanding federal Pell Grant eligibility to short-term, career-focused training.
Adult learners participate in an Adult Education and Family Literacy Week activity
SEPTEMBER 14

Lawson State Adult Learners Celebrated During Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Lawson State's Adult Education Program takes part in the three-day "Shine a Light on Your Future" campaign, September 16-18, celebrating adult learners and connecting families with free educational opportunities.
Lawson State AI Caravan free artificial intelligence learning sessions
SEPTEMBER 14

Lawson State to Offer Free AI Hands-On Experience

Lawson State Community College is offering two free 90-minute AI learning sessions this September at its Bessemer and Birmingham campuses. Open to the public, no experience needed.

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