Samford University: I Was Born For This: Cumberland's Advocacy Program And A National Scholarship Help Make One Law Student

She grew up with five siblings, no father, and a mother who worked long hours as a janitor.

Jefferson State Community College: Emergency Funds To Help JSCC Students This Fall Semester

Paying for college will be easier for Jefferson State Community College students who attend classes during the 2021 fall semester.

Jefferson State Community College: ARP Grants Set For Distribution To Qualified Students In Fall

Jefferson State is set to distribute American Rescue Plan emergency grants to students enrolled during the fall 2021 semester. Eligible ...

Back To School: Hoover's 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Hoover can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Jefferson State Community College: College Announces New Histologic Program

Jefferson State announced a new Histology Associate Degree Program will be offered during the fall 2021 semester.

Jefferson State Community College: JSCC's Damita Hill Graduates From Women's Policy Institute

Damita Hill, Jefferson State's Director of Development and Community Outreach, was honored recently as a graduate of the inaugural class ...

Jefferson State Community College: Architectural CAD Class Now Available

Registration is open for a new Basic Architectural CAD course for students interested in Architectural/Civil Design.

Jefferson State Community College: Officials Visit South Georgia Technical College

Jefferson State officials visited South Georgia Technical College recently to learn about SGTC's partnership programs that provide stude ...

Hoover Parents Weigh In On School System's Reopening Plan

While most parents seem to be on board with Hoover schools reopening at full capacity for 2021-22, some fear another COVID-19 spread.

3 Hoover Residents Receive National Merit Scholarships

National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced more than 1,000 more winners of National Merit Scholarships, including three from Hoover.

Dean's List and President's List Announced At Lawson State

Several Birmingham-area residents were included on the Dean's List and President's List at Lawson State for the spring semester.

Hoover Board Of Education To Review Reopening Plan For 2021-22

The Hoover Board of Education will hold a work session July 12 to discuss the school system's reopening plan for the coming school year.

Hoover Residents Among UA Athletes Making Honor Roll

More than 150 student-athletes at UA made the academic honor roll for the spring, including some Hoover residents.

FAFSA Completions Down In AL: How Hoover Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Hoover area high schools.

Jefferson State Community College: Fall Semester Short Sessions Now Available!

For more information about the fall 2021 registration, CLICK HERE. For scholarship information, CLICK HERE. For more information about t ...

Hoover Residents Part Of Nationally Ranked Model UN At UA

The University of Alabama's Model UN team moved up 10 spots in the 2020-2021 North American College Model U.N. World Division rankings.

Mississippi College Includes Hoover Residents On President's List

Mississippi College released the President's List after the close of the spring semester, a list that includes some Hoover residents.

Hoover Resident Makes Wofford College Dean's List

A Hoover resident is among those who made the Dean's List at Wofford College for the 2021 spring semester.

Jefferson State Community College: Opening Ceremony Planned For Welding Center

Jefferson State will celebrate its new Welding Center with a ceremony at the college's Shelby-Hoover Campus at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Ju ...

Jefferson State Community College: Jefferson State Awarded Grant For IT Training

A financial aid grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham will help Jefferson State provide access to IT in-demand training.

Hoover Resident Makes Dean's List At Austin Peay

Austin Peay State University recognized more than 2,100 students on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the spring semester.

Hoover Residents Earn National Merit Scholarships

The latest round of National Merit Scholarship awards includes students from Hoover High School and Spain Park High School.

Hoover Schools To Change Elementary Virtual Learning Program

With fewer people expressing interest in a virtual learning platform, Hoover City Schools has made changes to its virtual program for 2021.

Jefferson State Community College: CARES/CRRSAA Funds Help Jefferson State Students 

The financial burden of paying for college was made easier for many Jefferson State Community College students who attended during the 2 ...

Hoover Students Named To Berry College Spring 2021 Dean's List

Berry College named its Dean's List students for the Spring 2021 semester, and the list includes some Hoover residents.

Registration Open For Hoover Schools YMCA Afterschool Academy

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham offers its Afterschool Academy on-site at all HCS elementary schools.

Hoover Residents Make Honors Lists At Ole Miss

Several Birmingham metro residents made the Chancellor's List or Dean's List at the University of Mississippi.

Hoover Resident Takes 2nd Place In Research Conference

A Hoover resident had a great showing at the Health Professions Graduate Research Conference at Georgia State University.

Hoover Resident Receives Scholarship To Wallace State

Wallace State Community College awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships for the coming school year.

School Nutrition Association Announces Regional Award Winners

Hoover City Schools Child Nutrition Director Named Southeast Regional Director of the Year

Area Students Make Belmont University Dean's List

Belmont University announced its Dean's List for the most recent semester.

Hoover Teacher Among Finalists For Alabama Teacher Of The Year

A teacher at Riverchase Career Connection Center is among 16 finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year.

Hoover Residents Win 2nd Round Of National Merit Scholarships

Winners of the $2,500 scholarships were announced on Wednesday.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Hoover Patch.

Hoover Residents Elected To University Of Alabama SGA Council

The Student Government Association Executive Council at the University of Alabama next year will include two Hoover residents.

Phi Kappa Phi Taps Another Hoover Resident Into Honor Society

The country's most selective collegiate honor society has tapped more local residents into its ranks.

Local UA Students Participate In Fall 2020 Cooperative Education

More than 156 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations last fall.

Hoover Board Of Education Selects New Superintendent

Hoover City Schools has selected a new superintendent after an extended search.

Hoover Schools Cancel After School Activities Tuesday

The threat of severe weather has prompted Hoover City Schools to cancel all after school activities.

Tickets On Sale Now For Hoover Football's Game In Atlanta

Buccaneers will face Georgia power North Gwinnett on Aug. 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.