When Leah Johnson earns her Ph.D. in chemistry from UAH on May 4, she will be the first graduate of the university’s doctoral program, launched in fall 2023. UAH will honor Johnson and approximately 1,145 other spring 2026 graduates during two commencement ceremonies at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. Johnson was pursuing her master’s […]
In a deal that gives the government future ownership in its Missile Solutions business, L3Harris Technologies has closed a $1 billion strategic investment from the Department of War, the company announced. The investment will be used to expand and modernize facilities – including Huntsville, accelerate research and development, and increase production capacity for critical national […]
The Snail on the Wall bookstore will participate in the 13th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25. Independent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year […]
Huntsville-based Pinnacle Solutions has won a contract from the Marine Corps Systems Command to design, develop, and deliver the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Suite of Maintenance Training Systems. The award has a total value of $24 million and a 30-month period of performance, if all options are exercised, according to a news release. Pinnacle Solutions […]
Bradley attorney Schyler B. Burney has been named a recipient of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Sixth Annual Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare award, which recognizes young lawyer members of the ABA’s Health Law Section who exemplify a broad range of achievement, vision, leadership, and legal and community service in health law. She received the […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced that Palo Alto Networks will join the university’s Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) as a Corporate Innovation Partner, expanding collaboration in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and mission-focused technology development. For UAH and the I²C, the partnership expands funded research collaborations and adds opportunities for experiential learning. Students […]
Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers across North Alabama will gather for a one-day nonprofit conference on Tuesday, May 12, at the Von Braun Center. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, the annual NAVIGATE conference focuses on providing nonprofit leaders with knowledge, strategies, and networking opportunities. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to […]
The Drake State Foundation’s 5th Annual Jazz in the City will be held at Mars Music Hall at the Von Braun Center on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m., featuring AJ Ghent and his Singing Guitar. Ryon Schultz and Nina Marie Live will open the evening with musical performances. The event will feature live jazz […]
First Horizon Bank has announced that Forrest Harrington has joined its Huntsville Commercial Banking Team as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. Harrington comes to First Horizon with 30 years of commercial banking experience and an extensive background in commercial real estate. He is a strategic partner, providing customized financial solutions that help […]
U.S. Representative Dale Strong (AL-05) visited the Leidos Advanced Training Center on the campus of Drake State Community and Technical College yesterday, joining Drake State president Patricia Sims, faculty and staff to celebrate the enduring partnership between Drake State and the Huntsville community. The visit celebrated the college’s 65th anniversary and its continued role as […]
