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Lawson criminal justice students connected with leaders in policing at the annual Women in Law Enforcement Conference hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

Lawson State Phi Theta Kappa students earned regional awards and connected with peers while celebrating strong membership growth and academic excellence.

Lawson State President Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony has joined the UAB Medical West hospital board, strengthening the partnership between higher education and healthcare workforce development in West Jefferson County.

Lawson State Community College recently connected with students and families at the Birmingham Promise Scholarship Orientation, highlighting pathways to affordable higher education in Birmingham.

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

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.