Drake State CSI Program Partners Students with Industry

As the demand for skilled technicians continues to grow, Drake State and local industry partners are teaming up for a win-win-win proposition. The Drake State CSI (Connecting Students with Industry) Advanced Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Program will match five companies with the right students as they pursue a two-year technical associate degree.  The CSI program combines […]

UNA’s state appropriation increase for fiscal year 2023 shows benefits for prospective Huntsville students, North Alabama workforce

Ever since Dr. Ken Kitts, President of the University of North Alabama (UNA), began Project 208 back in 2017, one of the major goals of the Florence-based university has been to rediscover its importance in North Alabama’s economic development and educational impact.  Dr. Kitts stated that Project 208, named after the 208 miles that separate […]

HATCH2022: Live and In-Person

For all of you science guys and gals out there, mark your calendars. HATCH is back. And this year, it’s an in-person event. HudsonAlpha’s 5th annual team-based tech challenge, in collaboration with Urban Engine brings together students and professionals alike over one jam-packed science and technology-filled weekend. What’s more, teams can hack genomics while competing […]

UAH to Construct New Facility to Meet Huntsville’s Engineering Needs

The first phase of a planned overhaul to the University of Alabama Huntsville’s College of Engineering has been approved by the UA Systems Board of Trustees.  With initial approval granted, UAH will formally proceed with planning the construction of a new facility for its College of Engineering. The new building will be an 80,000 square foot academic and research facility. “These plans […]

University of Tennessee Space Institute Cuts Ribbon on New Huntsville Research Center

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; UT Space Institute; and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce formally announced the opening of the UT Space Institute (UTSI) Research Center in Cummings Research Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility on Tuesday, April 5.  This facility is a further extension of the UT Space Institute, a […]

SAIC Makes Continuing $100,000 Donation to UAH College of Business

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has presented the UAH College of Business with a $100,000 donation.  SAIC, a technology integrator with over 25,000 employees, is a longtime supporter of the College’s SAP Business Technology program. In 2006, after receiving a grant from SAP University Alliances to access the software, UAH reached out to SAIC for […]

The Future of Workforce Development is Here and Now at Drake State

As the expansion of the manufacturing industry continues to grow along with the arrival of new corporations to North Alabama, it all comes with the need for a trained and capable labor force. In the effort of providing affordable, hands-on training to prepare students to become the workforce of tomorrow, Drake State Community and Technical […]

Monte Sano Research Corporation Donates $100,000 to ASCTE

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) added a new partner in education to its rapidly growing list of supporters this week with the donation of $100,000 from Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC).  The presentation of the donation, which will go toward the construction of ASCTE’s permanent school and residential facilities, took place […]

Mazda Foundation Inc. Awards Funding to Programs in Huntsville Area

The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc. has awarded funding for four new programs as it continues to build partnerships with organizations across the United States to help address issues including food insecurity, equitable access to education, and job opportunities. The Mazda Foundation awarded a total of $495,000 to 11 organizations through […]

Hands-on Gardening: Be a Huntsville Botanical Garden Youth Volunteer

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the end of the school year. Soon, there will be teens with unlimited spare time on their hands. Many of those teens whose parents would really like for them to find something to do besides watch TV and play computer games.  Do you have a teen (or […]