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Lawson State and UAB Medicine leaders with the first Medical Radiologic Technology cohort at UAB Hospital in Birmingham
OCTOBER 16
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.
Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony speaks with attendees at the ACCS Workforce Exchange
OCTOBER 5
Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony spoke on the power of partnerships at the ACCS Workforce Exchange at Regions Field.
American flags placed on the Lawson State campus for Operation We Remember
OCTOBER 5
Lawson State placed 150 American flags on both campuses to honor Alabama veterans lost to suicide and raise awareness about veteran mental health.
Students, faculty, and staff attend the Recovery Is Here event at Lawson State
SEPTEMBER 28
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 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
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
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'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 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.
LaToya McGrue and Sidni Smith represent Lawson State at the National Association of Home Builders event
SEPTEMBER 10
Lawson State construction students LaToya McGrue and Sidni Smith represented the college in the national NAHB HBCU Student Cohort, earning praise at the International Builders' Show.