A federal judge warned the Trump administration against changing the immigration status of students and academics who sued over alleged retaliation for pro-Palestinian speech. The ruling came after internal documents suggested the arrests were tied to protected campus activism.

HB 165, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, would require public colleges and universities to file an annual report detailing state and federal funds received and spent in the previous fiscal year.

A newly formed nonprofit is considering a small, place-based college in Ashland to preserve Northland College's legacy after it closed last year. The model reflects a growing national shift toward microcolleges that emphasize community, local ecology and close-knit learning.