Huntsville Business Community Reaches $1 Million Milestone to Elevate Teaching Excellence

On November 6, business and education leaders gathered at Campus 805 to celebrate a significant milestone in public education investment: the successful completion of a $1 million fundraising campaign designed to support 500 teachers pursuing National Board Certification across Huntsville City, Madison City, and Madison County school systems. The Raise Your Hand initiative, a unique […]

This Weekend: UAH Department of Art, Art History, and Design Hosts Annual High School Art Expo

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 […]

Drake State honors veterans with inspiring event in Huntsville

Drake State Community and Technical College hosted a special event celebrating veterans at the Von Braun Center on November 3. Sal Gonzalez, Marine Corps Veteran, musician, and spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project Warriors Speak Initiative, was the headlining speaker for the event. Through music and storytelling, he shared his personal struggles and victories with […]

City of Madison Swears in New Mayor and Council Members, Marking Shift in Leadership

This August, voters in the city of Madison elected a new mayor for the first time in over a decade.  On November 7, Mayor Ranae Bartlett and six new city council members were officially sworn into office during a standing-room-only ceremony at Madison City Hall. Immediately following the event, the Huntsville Business Journal spoke with […]

Bank Independent Honors Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

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 […]

UAH Named 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that it has been designated a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes. The designation recognizes and strengthens UAH’s ability to provide cutting-edge, hands-on training in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation, virtual twin technology, and advanced manufacturing; preparing students and professionals for the future of digital […]

Drake State Creates Endowed Scholarship Honoring Ellenae Fairhurst

Drake State Community and Technical College has established the Ellenae Fairhurst Endowed Scholarship in recognition of automotive executive and entrepreneur Ellenae Hart-Fairhurst. The scholarship honors her professional contributions and lasting impact on the industry. Once fully funded with a principal gift of $500,000, the endowment will provide a permanent source of financial support for Drake […]

Calhoun Community College Launches First Respiratory Therapy Program in North Alabama

Calhoun Community College has opened a new state-of-the-art Respiratory Therapy Lab on its Huntsville campus, marking the launch of its first Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy program. The initiative represents a major milestone for the college and North Alabama, addressing the region’s growing demand for respiratory therapists and the rising number of […]

United Community Earns National Recognition for Advancing Financial Literacy

The American Bankers Association Foundation has honored United Community with a 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award for its Financial Literacy Month program. The award, presented in the volunteerism category, was announced during the ABA’s annual convention on Oct. 21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. United Community’s Financial Literacy Month program, which launched in 2022, engages […]

UA System Invites Input in Search for Next UAH President

The University of Alabama System has begun a national search for the next president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville. A presidential search advisory committee has been appointed to guide the process, which includes gathering input from stakeholders, developing the position profile and criteria, and recruiting and evaluating candidates. “UAH is a premier research […]