Cyber Huntsville still accepting applications for 2024 scholarship

Cyber Huntsville is hosting a college scholarship opportunity to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a Cyber related field. Winning applicants will be awarded a one time monetary scholarship of $4000. The scholarship will be sent to their college of choice by late July of this year, once the student is enrolled. Applicants will […]

TVA announces partnership with Huntsville organizations to bolster workforce development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – A partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Huntsville Utilities will provide $100,000 in scholarship funding to train and educate utility lineworkers. Calhoun Community College will manage the scholarships and enroll students in the college’s Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program. The partnership was created to address the growth in the Huntsville-Madison County population, […]

Drake State and Yulista solidify partnership to bolster Madison County workforce development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Drake State Community & Technical College and Yulista, a Huntsville-based defense and aviation solutions provider, announced a collaboration to create a robust talent pipeline and foster mutual growth.  Yulista is a partner in Drake State’s Connecting Students with Industry (CSI) program. The program provides students with hands-on experience at Yulista, allowing them […]

UAH College of Science receives $2M to fulfill chemistry initiatives

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Science has received a $2 million gift from the William Henry McMullen III Trust to fund three initiatives in the Department of Chemistry. Barbara Wadsworth, McMullen’s daughter, selected UAH for the donation to honor the memory of her father, an analytical chemist. UAH is a part […]

Bank Independent announces new promotion aimed at enhancing customer relations

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Jennifer Smith to Business Development Officer for Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. “We are dedicated to fulfilling our customers’ banking needs by cultivating meaningful partnerships,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “In her new role as Business Development Officer, Jennifer will represent our bank’s brand in the communities […]

Huntsville City Schools breaks ground on new facility aimed at career and workforce development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville leaders and community representatives were present this Wednesday at the intersection of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive for a groundbreaking new development aimed at enhancing the city’s educational facilities. Huntsville City Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming Central Office and Career Tech Facility, a project that will […]

Huntsville Chamber announces career fair for students and recent graduates

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with local and regional colleges and universities to connect college students with career opportunities in the Rocket City!  College students who are home on holiday break are encouraged to attend the Huntsville: ASmartPlace College Career Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Chamber, located at […]

Amesite announces strategic partnership with Drake State targeting workforce education

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Over the past few years, Drake State has accomplished a series of “firsts” for the City of Huntsville. Now they are adding a new one to the ever expanding list.  Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announced a […]

UAH research team awarded $402K from NASA to study light detection in space

Two researchers from The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) Earth System Science Center were recently awarded $402K from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 2022 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science. Their research centers around the to discovery of what aspects of lightning flashes are captured by NASA’s Lightning Imaging Sensor on […]

Small Business Spotlight: “No bookstore, no problem” for The Snail on the Wall Bookstore

Huntsville is home to a rather unique bookstore…a bookstore without an actual store. What began as a pop-up book shop in 2017 has grown into quite the sophisticated operation for Lady Vowell Smith, founder and owner of The Snail on the Wall independent bookstore. A bookstore without a physical store certainly has its challenges, for […]