We are well into our path in the 21st century, and it is essential that we continue looking ahead— remaining mindful of how we can provide an improved standard of […]

Athens State University will be among a select group of universities and research oriented organizations joining together to form the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC).   The regional R&D group is expected […]

In north Alabama, numerous institutions of higher learning have grown and evolved over time and producing a tremendous impact for the regional economy in a diversity of ways and to […]

HUNTSVILLE — The cybersecurity world is dynamic and cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and diverse with every passing day. Hackers are employing advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures to breach […]

HUNTSVILLE — When Alabama invests in higher education in the Tennessee Valley, it’s not just writing checks to universities – it’s strengthening the very backbone of America’s national defense and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Universities are institutions that trace their genesis to 19th century America, and credible evidence exists that they are effective wealth-creating machines for the U.S. economy as well as […]

HUNTSVILLE — The overarching mission of institutions of higher learning is summed up with three words – education, research and service. The education mission of Tennessee Valley universities is outstanding […]

HUNTSVILLE — What began as a modest transfer of engineers and scientists to Alabama in 1950 has quietly transformed the Tennessee Valley region into one of the most prolific centers […]

HUNTSVILLE — Brainpower. There are not many words that provide a better description behind the core value that is responsible for the north Alabama region’s spectacular economic success in the […]

ATHENS — Athens State University is expanding its capabilities in producing highly qualified cybersecurity experts for the local and regional workforce and has opened a new laboratory to generate the […]

ATHENS — It was a brief moment of time but it was a significant event when viewed from the standpoint of Alabama history. Gov. Kay Ivey gave her annual address […]

ATHENS — Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, who has been serving as interim president of Athens State University for more than a year, has been named permanent president of the state’s […]

ATHENS — Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly School designation for 2024-2025, according to Military Friendly. Schools that earn this recognition provide the best higher education opportunities for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dr. Suzy Young, a long-time leader in Huntsville’s Department of Defense industry and academic communities, has been appointed director of the Research Institute at the University of Alabama […]

LAS VEGAS — One simple observation can be quickly drawn from the appearance of the Sphere, the newest and most ambitious entertainment venue on the planet. The Sphere has become […]

ATHENS — Athens State University announced a more than 2% increase in enrollment numbers for the fall semester. With a total of 2,955 students enrolled, the university’s headcount is up […]

ATHENS — Athens State University is Ground Zero in Alabama’s effort to produce college graduates who have qualified to receive a teacher certification while, at the same time, earn a […]

HUNTSVILLE — An asteroid sample is scheduled to land today in a Utah desert and should bring NASA one step closer to studying the earliest history of our solar system. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Scientists have made claims of a discovery of a distant planet that has water and oceans. The researchers have focused their research on a massive planet that is […]

HUNTSVILLE – A study conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute at the State University of New York shows a strong link between higher education and economic development. While that […]

HUNTSVILLE — The federal agencies and the companies at Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park have tremendous responsibilities for the security of our nation and the lives of more than […]

HUNTSVILLE — Sixty years ago today, the state of Alabama took a momentous step forward in being a major player for space age opportunities with the establishment of a research […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Madison County Commission approved a $240.5 million budget for the next fiscal year that includes a raise for county employees. The balanced budget will take care of […]

HUNTSVILLE — If you want to define Huntsville and Madison County’s success for the past decade, the one word you can start with would be “strategic.” That approach provides definition to […]