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Alabama A&M U: AWS AI Education Leader

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Alabama A&M University, a Historically Black College and University, has been selected by Amazon Web Services as a leader in AI education in the South. This prestigious recognition comes with free or low-cost access to top-tier machine learning courses and powerful computing resources. The universitys vice president for research highlights the opportunity to access world-class tools, foster industry ties, and collaborate with other HBCUs to cultivate diverse tech leaders. The program also benefits faculty with lesson plan development, professional development, and AWS credits, ensuring students are well-equipped to compete in the tech industry. This initiative, along with similar programs at Delaware State University, Howard University, City Colleges of Chicago, and Oklahoma City Community College, promises to generate a surge of AI talent nationwide.

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Alabama A&M U: AWS AI Education Leader

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Alabama A&M University just got picked by Amazon Web Services as a leader in artificial intelligence education across the South. This historically black college in university is one of only five schools nationwide tapped for AWS's machine learning university program. The deal hooks AAMU up with free or low cost access to top tier machine learning courses and serious computing power. Students dive into hands-on training this fall, building real skills for the tech world. AAMU's vice president for research says it opens doors to world class tools, sparks industry ties, and other HBCU partnerships all to train diverse. Tech leaders ready to innovate everywhere. Faculty score lesson plans, pro development, and AWS credits to amp up classes in research. It's a full boost for turning out grads who can compete at the highest levels. Meanwhile, the other schools in the mix are Delaware State University, Howard University, City Colleges of Chicago, and Oklahoma City Community.

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