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UA System board approves Dr. Ronnie Hebert as vice president for student affairs, dean of students at UAH

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has a new vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Dr. Ronnie Hebert, who has been serving as the university’s interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students, was approved for the position by The University of Alabama System (UAS) Board of Trustees during […]

Joseph Pelfrey named Marshall Space Flight Center director

On Monday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson named Joseph Pelfrey director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective immediately. Pelfrey has served as acting center director since July 2023. “Joseph is a respected leader who shares the passion for innovation and exploration at NASA Marshall. As center director, he will lead the […]

Robins & Morton completes U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center on Redstone Arsenal

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Construction firm Robins & Morton and COPT Defense Properties celebrated the completion of U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, the Redstone Gateway 300 building, on Redstone Arsenal. The three-story building, located on Secured Gateway, features 200,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 15,000-square-foot warehouse constructed with concrete tilt wall […]

University of Alabama in Huntsville to lead NATO initiative addressing quantum security challenges

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, are leading a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) partnership to address emerging security challenges presented by quantum technologies. Quantum computers exploit quantum phenomena to solve mathematical problems that are difficult or intractable for conventional computers, and these devices […]

Registration now open for inaugural Business of Space Conference

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business will host the inaugural Business of Space Conference to focus on economics, commerce and sustainability of new space. Registration is now open for the gathering that will unite space industry professionals from across the nation on April 21-23 on the campus of UAH, a part of the […]

DESE Research announces appointment of new CTO

DESE Research, Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Timothy A. Barton as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. Barton brings over 30 years of expertise in developing solutions for customers on some of the Nation’s most pressing national security challenges faced by the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. As the newly appointed Chief Technology […]

Thompson Burton expands to Huntsville; Maples Law joins firm

Thompson Burton has expanded to Huntsville, Alabama, with Maples Law Firm, PC joining the middle Tennessee based firm. The combined firm will have offices in Huntsville, Alabama, and in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee, and adds commercial litigation and bankruptcy/debtors’ counsel depth via experienced attorneys Stuart M. Maples and Mary Ena Heath. “Ronn Steen, Thompson Burton […]

First Horizon announces Brian Daniels as Senior Vice President over Huntsville Market

First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) announced that Brian Daniels joins First Horizon as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Group Manager. In this role, Daniels is responsible for managing the Commercial Banking team in addition to developing and generating new business relationships. Daniels will primarily focus on growth of the Hunstville market and […]

Bank Independent announces 2023 Toy Drive record results

The 13th annual Bank Independent Toy Share Drive collected 3,517 toys and $2,519.16 in cash between November 6th and December 8th. All donations were distributed to local children in need through partner organizations across North Alabama in time for the holidays. Toy Share is the last of four annual Share drives hosted by Bank Independent […]

Event reminder: UAH hosting event honoring life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Program on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 112 of the UAH Student Services Building. Lisa McNair, sister of one of the four little girls killed in […]