Huntsville to host Artemis II Splashdown Watch Party

In just a couple of days, the Orion spacecraft will splash down off the coast of San Diego and 3,000 miles away in the Rocket City, there will be a party. The City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville Inc. are hosting an Artemis II Splashdown Watch Party on Friday and everyone is invited. “This mission […]

Ed Buckbee’s legacy ‘will resonate for generations’

“We have all sorts of camps … why don’t we have a science camp?” And with those words more than 45 years ago, and the blessing of Dr. Wernher von Braun, Ed Buckbee put the wheels in motion for Space Camp. Buckbee, the founding executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and creator […]

Rep. Dale Strong Visits Drake State, Highlights Workforce Development on 65th Anniversary

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 […]

Sit Down with Success: A Conversation with Teresa Holland of DanTera & Terra Bacio Salons

In the early 1990s, Teresa Holland introduced the Aveda concept to North Alabama, laying the foundation for three thriving salons under the Terra Bacio and DanTera brands. Over more than three decades, Holland’s role has evolved from working behind the chair to leading from the executive level. Today, her focus is on growing people as […]

Artemis II crew, including Space Camp alum, ready; Rocket Center hosts viewing party

“Hey, let’s go to the moon!”  Astronaut Reid Wiseman’s comment reflects the excitement of all of NASA as the space agency and nation prepare for the historic Artemis II launch. “I think the nation and the world has been waiting a long time to do this again,” Wiseman said last Friday after he and his […]

UAH Professor’s Research Challenges Traditional Marketing Strategies

In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing approach may appear counterintuitive: telling some consumers, “This isn’t for you.” Known as “dissuasive framing,” the strategy is central to research led by Dr. Karen Anne Wallach, a professor in UAH’s College of Business. Her […]

Innovation Power Hour introduces Oakwood students to the world of business and entrepreneurship

“You will be the changemakers for the future.” With those words, students at Oakwood University left academia for the business world through the Alabama Collective’s Innovation Power Hour. In collaboration with Innovate Alabama, the Alabama Collective hosted the Power Hour in partnership with Oakwood University on Thursday, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders […]

Delivering victory: Global Force Symposium and Exposition to address technological changes

We all know that technology is ever-changing at an ever-increasing speed. To avoid being left in the dust, whether commercially or militarily, these changes must be met. The Army is making its own transformational changes, as well, to answer challenges from our adversaries. And those changes will be addressed at next week’s Association of the […]

Huntsville to host Fuel Alabama summer programming for students

From a Huntsville perspective, Fuel Alabama (FuelAL) continues to serve as a connector between students and one of Alabama’s fastest-growing innovation economies.  As the region continues to attract significant investment from aerospace, defense, and advanced technology companies, programs such as FuelAL play an important role in ensuring the next generation of talent understands the opportunities […]

Isenberg’s $1 Million Gift to Huntsville Museum of Art Establishes Isenberg Art Academy

The Huntsville Museum of Art Board of Trustees has announced a $1 million gift from longtime supporter Hank Isenberg. In recognition of the contribution, the Museum will name its educational center the Isenberg Art Academy. A dedication event for the academy took place Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the museum. Isenberg’s unrestricted gift will support […]