UA trustees approve $25 million gift, name College of Engineering for Lee J. Slicinger Jr. Trustees accepted a $25 million charitable commitment from Catherine Slicinger of Mountain Brook and approved naming the University of Alabama College of Engineering in honor of Lee J. Slicinger Jr.; the meeting transcript contains multiple spelling variants of the family name.

The University of Alabama's College of Engineering will now bear the name of Lee J. Slicinger Jr. thanks to a generous $25 million donation, paving the way for a future of innovation and excellence.

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County funds Community Coalition’s Annapolis effort after recap of 2025 wins and priorities Washington County commissioners approved a $10,000 contribution from commissioner contingencies to support the Community Coalition’s 2026 Annapolis lobbying and outreach work after hearing a recap of state funding wins, outstanding needs on I‑81 and local priorities.

Washington County commissioners just approved $10,000 to boost local advocacy efforts, following a stunning $70 million in state funding returns last session!

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Rep Barbara Hernandez introduces HB2750 to expand SNAP benefits for college students Illinois bill HB2750 allows public higher education programs to qualify for SNAP benefits.

A groundbreaking bill in Illinois could revolutionize SNAP benefits for college students, easing food insecurity and helping them focus on their education.

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