Month: July 2022


HomeFirst Hosts Greene County Coaches’ Retreat

Group of people posing with the HomeFirst logo

Held at the Capstone Hotel in Tuscaloosa July 21–22, the HomeFirst Greene County Coaches’ Retreat provided an overview of HomeFirst and opportunities for volunteers to practice their coaching skills and learn how to build rapport with participants. The sessions included mock interviews, coaching activities, presentations and panel discussions designed to help coaches build rapport with…


STEM Entrepreneurship Academy Encourages STEM Innovation for High Schoolers

STEM entrepreneurship academy logo

This camp holds a special place in my heart because it’s really at the intersection of entrepreneurship and science that most innovation takes place. Said by Dr. Jim McLean, associate vice president for Community Affairs and executive director of the Center for Community-Based Partnerships (CCBP) Teams presented their proposed projects to the community during a…


Swim To the Top Participants Recognized in Showcase Celebration

Young African American boy wearing goggles being helped swim in the pool by a ginger man

To start, the campers performed a choreographed dance routine learned in the arts education component. Afterward, the children grabbed their swimsuits and headed to the Freeman Pool to show off their swimming skills during the latter part of the celebration. Pictures of the campers’ STEM experiments and volleyball lessons were also on display for parents.…