The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology opened the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine in November 2015. Since then, the clinic has seen thousands of patients seeking answers for undiagnosed conditions. Under the direction of Meagan Cochran, MS, CGC, the clinic uses genomic sequencing to investigate the causes of illness in both children and adults. The […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Chargers will play basketball and volleyball in the SportsMED Arena for the next 10 years under a new partnership with SportsMED Orthopaedic Specialists, P.C. As part of the agreement, the orthopedic and spine care center has contributed $325,000 toward a total $1.3 million pledge to secure naming rights […]
Drake State Community and Technical College reported its highest enrollment growth in more than a decade for Fall 2025, enrolling 1,417 students—a 19% increase from last year’s 1,187. Credit hour production also rose 23% to 10,760 hours. “This remarkable growth is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff, our community partnerships, and […]
In partnership with TARCOG’s Alabama Cares Program and the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) at Alabama A&M University, My Mama Joe, Hope & Help will be shown in Huntsville as part of an educational outreach effort called the Community Engagement Forum. The one-hour documentary, which broadcasts and streams nationally on the PBS platform, follows a […]
Bank Independent has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker and the Best Companies Group, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has earned a spot on the list. “Being recognized once again as one of the Best Banks to Work For is truly a reflection of […]
Akima has announced that its subsidiary, Pinnacle Solutions, has been awarded a Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) delivery order by the U.S. Air Force to design, develop, and deliver the T-7A Maintenance Training System (MTS). The project, which supports the Air Force’s next-generation training platform, carries a total potential value of $369 million over […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Department of Art, Art History, and Design is celebrating the next generation of artists from area high schools with its annual Art Expo, taking place Saturday, Nov. 15, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Wilson Hall on the UAH campus. Tours of the UAH art facilities and participatory […]
Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has announced Kalm Therapeutics as the winner of $100,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Life Sciences Track. AJ Singhal, founder of Kalm Therapeutics, will receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding, as well as access to follow-on mentorship and exposure […]
As a U.S. Army helicopter pilot, Ryan Welch didn’t think about equipment manufacturers when he was in the middle of a mission. If he knew the name of the equipment company, it probably meant something had gone wrong. The best products worked reliably, earning trust without fanfare. For Ryan, that’s the kind of trust BAE […]
Bank Independent recently recognized two Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The students were honored at a reception hosted by representatives from Bank Independent and NW-SCC. Sophomore Skylar Wright has been awarded a renewal of the scholarship. A 2024 graduate of Brooks High School, Wright is […]
