Turning Dreams Into Reality’: AUM students rally at State House
photo courtesy of Andy Barbour on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery students joined more than 1,000 student leaders and advisors at the Alabama State House last Thursday for the Higher Education Day parade, rallying in support of Alabama’s public universities while proudly carrying collegiate banners and wearing their school colors. “Alabama’s universities shape the state’s economy and must be supported,” said Executive Director Gordon Stone, emphasizing the value of the event. “Our more than 180,000 (college) students are the key to the state’s thriving economy.” Stone said the event also highlights the role universities play in preparing…