Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn trustees approve two new degree programs, vote to end a third
The Auburn University Board of Trustees Friday approved two new degree programs and voted to end another one. Board members approved a master’s of social work at Auburn University of Montgomery and a master’s of science in artificial intelligence engineering at Auburn University. The Board approved the closure of the bachelor’s of wireless engineering. Carl […]
Auburn University Montgomery expanding AI courses
Auburn University Montgomery is moving into the artificial intelligence world. But rather than focusing on creating artificial intelligence, the school wants to teach students how to use AI as a tool. “We’re not trying to create a better AI system, we’re not trying to create the computers that run it or anything,” said Ross Dickens, […]
Auburn University Board of Trustees approve 3% tuition increase
The Auburn University Board of Trustees Friday approved a 3% increase in tuition at Auburn and Auburn University Montgomery for the 2024-25 school year. Under the new tuition and fee structure, undergraduate resident Auburn students will pay $459 per credit hour and $12,890 in annual tuition and fees, about $354 more than the current costs. […]
What does Alabama’s low workforce participation mean? Experts are divided
Alabama’s unemployment rate is lower than the nation’s. But so is its workforce participation rate. The Alabama Department of Labor Friday reported that the state’s unemployment rate for August was 2.1%, a new record low and lower than the national rate of 3.5%. A labor market is generally thought to have reached full employment when […]