UAH turns 55: Celebrating The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s past, present and future in 2024

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) officially became an autonomous university within The University of Alabama System on June 16, 1969 – 55 years ago in 2024. Throughout this year, UAH will highlight historic milestones and achievements as well as celebrate the many people who have contributed to its success as it plans for further growth. […]

How you can conquer the interview process

Writing resumes and cover letters, searching through job postings, and completing applications can be time-consuming and exhausting. Landing an interview, especially at a position you are very excited about, can inject a sorely needed boost of enthusiasm and hope.  However, the interview phase is merely the start of the hiring process and a competitive step […]

Local university partners up with HudsonAlpha for HBCU Innovation Internship Program

At the beginning of this year, Alabama A&M University became one of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Alabama to participate in the launch of a 12-week HBCU Innovation Internship Program. The paid internship program is the product of a partnership between The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), the Appalachian Regional Commission […]

Toyota Alabama announces newest production line with a $222M expansion

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s economic footprint continues to skyrocket, with the sixth production expansion in North Alabama. Toyota Alabama announced the start of production on its i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line for the all-new Tacoma. Powered by a previous investment of $222  million, the new production line aims at fulfilling customer demand and company goals. […]

ASCTE finalizes strategic partnership with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

A ceremony was held on the afternoon of Thursday, February 15th, to mark the signing of an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE). In attendance at the ceremony were representatives from both SMDC and ASCTE, as well […]

New facilities and partnerships among goals for Pelfrey as Marshall Director

On February 5, 2024, Joseph Pelfrey stepped into his role as director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Up until then, he had been acting director since July of 2023. Pelfrey has been with NASA for two decades, holding several positions from aerospace engineer to deputy center director. He recently held a press conference to […]

City of Huntsville announces 2024 internship program

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Are you a college student looking for a valuable and enriching career experience? The City of Huntsville has announced its 2024 Summer Intern Program, open to applicants ages 19 or older with a high school diploma or GED. Candidates currently enrolled in or who have recently graduated from accredited colleges or universities […]

Space and Missile Defense to strengthen local presence with strategic educational partnership

Huntsville’s relationship with the military community and national defense sector just got stronger with the announcement of a new educational partnership. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) will enter into an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) with The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) to collaborate and secure a partnership between […]

BlueHalo increases annual revenue to $1B with latest national defense acquisition

BlueHalo has announced the acquisition of Eqlipse Technologies (Eqlipse), a provider of differentiated  products and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). BlueHalo, a developer of next-generation capabilities for the Space and Military industries, intends to utilize Eqlipse’s technical talent and suite of products to deliver enhanced scale and broader capabilities to […]

Huntsville City Council approves Music Office Program Manager, reappropriates $600K

The February 02 regularly scheduled Huntsville Council meeting featured a packed agenda.  Budgetary talks followed the approval of Huntsville’s Music Office Programs Coordinator, alongside approval of several job openings. The budget reappropriations featured nearly $600k in funds to support local projects and organizations, all while the Mill Creek development returned to the forefront, much to […]