Ready. Set. Hired! 💼 Athens State is transforming career prep with Athens Aspire, a $300K Strada-funded program embedding career skills into coursework, mentorship & micro-credentials. From classroom to career, higher ed changes lives! 🎓 #HigherEdMatters

Bethany Dean-Stoots turned her childhood dream into reality through her education at JSU. 🎓 She chose social work to give back in the way she once needed. Thanks to Alabama’s public universities, students like Bethany gain opportunities to lead and serve. #DreamsToReality

Higher education turns #DreamsToReality! Gordon Stone reminds us that education unlocks our potential and opens doors to endless possibilities. A four-year degree isn’t just personal success — it creates a ripple effect that transforms communities! 🌟📚 #DreamsToReality

We're thrilled to see HED featured on @whnt! Hear directly from students about why funding for higher education is essential. HEP is always grateful for those who stand with us in the fight to keep turning Alabama students' #DreamsToReality.🎓✨

These signs are YOUR sign that students do care about higher education. Invest in higher education. Invest in Alabama. #DreamsToReality​. 📸 @MGMAdvertiser

AUM’s new Science & Technology Complex is here! With cutting-edge labs and classrooms, it’s shaping the future of STEM. The complex supports research in cancer intervention & biofuels while fostering professional development for K-12 educators. 🔬📚✨

This week’s student spotlight is Savannah Gaertner! ⭐️ Through UNA’s partnership with Kilby Lab School, she is gaining hands-on teaching experience, growth opportunities and leadership skills. She is proof that higher education turns #DreamsToReality! 🎓✨

What makes Legislative Days different? They begin with the meeting’s start and end with adjournment. On other days, legislators return to their districts, juggling careers while serving you!

Alabama State and Alabama A&M lit up the stage at the Honda Battle of the Bands, showcasing how talent, hard work and higher education work together to create a brighter future. Supporting our colleges is investing in the next generation of leaders. Let’s keep the momentum!

On Friday, we visited with the Vestavia Civitan Club. We shared a presentation about the Jabo Waggoner Public Service award, which was created and awarded to Senator Waggoner at the 2024 SLUAC. It was an honor to be able to honor his impact for higher education across Alabama.

Grassroots advocacy in action! For 20+ years, Higher Education Partnership has hosted Montgomery’s largest advocacy event, uniting nearly 1,000 university reps to shape education policy. Together, we inspire generational change! #DreamstoReality

This week’s student spotlight is Martha Thaxton! An accounting major and First Year Council president, she chose USA for its academics and supportive community. Through leadership and professional growth, she’s preparing for success in accounting and beyond! 🎓 #DreamstoReality

Meet the driving force behind Higher Education Partnership, Executive Director Gordon Stone! With a passion for turning #DreamstoReality, Stone fights to ensure the power of education continues to spread across Alabama.

Investing in higher education means investing in a safer future! UNA’s North Alabama Public Service Training Center is leading the way in de-escalation training for first responders. Support funding for education that strengthens our workforce and communities! #HigherEdMatters

With hands-on experience available for all majors and a strong family feel at The University of North Alabama, Jada is grateful she chose to pursue higher education and turn her #DreamsToReality. 🌟💜

HEP wouldn't be HEP without the countless hours that our incredible employees each put in. Their commitment to higher education in Alabama has touched thousands of lives, and we want to take this day to celebrate our employees — we couldn't do it without you! #HigherEdMatters

Genesis Powe chose Alabama A&M because, as a psychology major, she sought diverse experiences working with people, which she found through the university's community service opportunities. Experiences like Genesis Powe's remind us how higher education transforms  #DreamstoReality

Hooray for another incredible Higher Ed Day! Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make it a success. Events like this pave the way for brighter futures in Alabama, ensuring students can turn their #DreamstoReality through access to higher education.

Higher education changed my life! – Gordon​. Gordon’s journey shows how college opens doors to new opportunities, connections, and success. Your future starts with one choice — are you ready to take the leap? 📚​. #HigherEdMatters #FutureStartsHere

Jonathan Duncan has had the opportunity to expand his knowledge of political science while keeping his love for marching band alive at Jacksonville State University. Jonathan’s journey is a testament to how higher education encourages students to transform their #DreamsToReality.