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'UFOs' seen hovering over downtown Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — Yep! That was a couple of UFOs you saw hovering over downtown Huntsville yesterday and they are not going back to where they came from anytime soon. If […]

HUNTSVILLE – Retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood has been named special advisor to the University of Alabama in Huntsville president for Military Affairs and Technology. “We are extremely proud […]

Invariant offers Pickard Strong academic scholarship

HUNTSVILLE — Invariant has announced the window is open for high school seniors to apply for its Pickard Strong Scholarship. The scholarship provides $2,000 toward college tuition, books, or supplies. […]

ATHENS — Scholarships are available for Limestone County residents pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, or information technology. Funded by the Limestone County Economic Development Association and Athens-Limestone […]

A&M engineering students win competition

HUNTSVILLE — Presenting and solving a sewage problem in the state’s Black Belt proved to be a winning challenge for Alabama A&M engineering students. The group won the competition at […]

Northwest-Shoals CC an income driver for NW Alabama

MUSCLE SHOALS — Northwest-Shoals Community College added $148.5 million in income to the Northwest Alabama economy in fiscal year 2020-21, supporting 2,687 jobs. Students and alumni of colleges within the […]

Millot named UAH Title IX coordinator

HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama in Huntsville has named Lauri Millot as Title IX coordinator. Millot was director for Title IX Equity and Compliance at the University of the […]

Calhoun Community College isn’t making just an educational impact on the state, the state’s largest two-year college is making a major economic impact. Calhoun made a total annual impact of […]

UNA College of Business now Sanders College of Business

FLORENCE — The College of Business and Technology at the University of North Alabama is now the Sanders College of Business and Technology, thanks to a $3.5 million gift from the […]

UAH athletics receives $25K gift from Bryant Bank

HUNTSVILLE  – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has received a gift of $25,000 from Bryant Bank for UAH Charger Athletics, the school announced. This commitment will go to help […]

A&M grad's viral video to get Super exposure

HUNTSVILLE — About five years ago, Alabama A&M University graduate and filmmaker-photographer Lance Piri captured the fiery motivational speech of YouTube sensation William King Hollis. The charismatic Hollis was addressing […]

Governor's office offering summer internships

MONTGOMERY — As a former teacher, Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes the importance of education and students’ gaining on-the-job practice. To this end, Ivey announced summer internships are available for her […]

IRVINE, Calif. — The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation in Huntsville received a Mazda Foundation grant to establish its Factory Automation Competition in the greater Huntsville area. The classroom-based competition […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Alabama Collective is bringing a hands-on app development training session to Drake State Community & Technical College this week. Appy Hour is a program for Historically Black […]

DECATUR — The Calhoun Community College Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing graduates once again outpace state and national passage rates. Alabama Board of Nursing NCLEX scores reveal that Calhoun’s […]

Alabama A&M alum gets Eagle-eye view of Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA — Alabama A&M University has a slogan: “Start here. Go anywhere.” Little did Marlon Sanders Jr. know a few years ago that would mean the Super Bowl. Sanders is […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has been selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of Heterodox Academy’s Campus Community program. Launched in 2018, Heterodox Academy is […]

Huntsville listed as top 5 most prosperous metro

According to a recent report, Huntsville has landed on another notable list of places to live throughout the country. Huntsville was named among the top 5 of the country’s most […]

BIRMINGHAM — Alabama’s 2021 public high school graduates entered higher education at a slightly higher rate than the Class of 2020, according to new data from the Alabama Commission on […]

Inflation may cause slight drag on state economy

TUSCALOOSA — Persistent inflation will help drag the state’s economy but the slowdown is expected to be slight, according to the annual economic forecast from the Center for Business and […]

Vartanian named Athens State interim provost, VP

ATHENS — Dr. Lee Vartanian has been named interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Athens State University, filling a vacancy created by Dr. Catherine Wehlburg’s transition to […]

Nursing foundation, UAH dean endow scholarship

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Karen Frith, dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, knew she wanted to find a way to support nursing students. “Throughout […]

State development group, Northwest-Shoals CC aiding veterans

MUSCLE SHOALS — Northwest-Shoals Community College will host a resource workshop next month for active-duty military, veterans, and their families. The Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils is […]

Boeing is growing in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE – Boeing celebrated the expansion of its Huntsville Electronic Center of Excellence Monday, with a long list of distinguished guests in attendance. The aerospace giant also presented a $150,000 […]