UAH Students Advance to National Finals in NHTSA Vehicle Safety Competition

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Student Competition. The regional North American finals take place this month, with the winners advancing to the international finals on May 12-15, 2026, at the 28th ESV Conference […]

Artemis II mission a continuation of Huntsville’s lunar legacy

Like thousands of other Huntsvillians last weekend, Rae Ann Meyer, acting director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, was on the edge of her seat as Artemis II rolled out from the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. But she wasn’t at the Florida site; nor at her office at the Marshall Center. […]

Robins & Morton complete two more Redstone Gateway projects

It was an inside job for Robins & Morton. In fact, it was a pair of interior projects for the construction firm that is known for its contributions to the city’s skyline and growth at Redstone Gateway. “Robins & Morton has been building at Redstone Gateway since 2010 and has completed more than 10 projects […]

UAH celebrates origins with new historical marker at Campus No. 805, site of first classes in 1950

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) traces its origins to the mid-20th century. A new historical marker at Campus No. 805, the site of the university’s first classes on Jan. 6, 1950, commemorates the original 137 students and recognizes UAH’s development as a research-focused institution. UAH President Dr. Charles Karr recalled those students on […]

Demolition of MSFC facilities makes way for NASA’s next era

When two historic test stands were demolished last weekend, it was part of a larger reno project at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The project targeted inactive structures to help create “an interconnected campus ready for the next era of space exploration,” Marshall officials said. The Propulsion and Structural Test Facility and the Dynamic Test […]

Drake State Earns National Manufacturing Accreditation

Drake State Community and Technical College has earned accreditation from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), a nationally recognized organization. The 2025 accreditation positions the college to meet growing demand for skilled manufacturing workers in 2026 and beyond, affirming its commitment to excellence in advanced manufacturing and workforce training. NIMS accreditation recognizes institutions that […]

College Students Invited to ASmartPlace Holiday Career Fair on Dec. 16

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with local and regional colleges and universities to connect college students with career opportunities in the Rocket City. College students home on holiday break are invited to attend the Huntsville ASmartPlace College Career Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Atrium at Redstone Federal […]

UAH College of Engineering Dean Shankar Mahalingam Named 2025 Sigma Xi Fellow

Dr. Shankar Mahalingam, dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to join the 2025 Sigma Xi Cohort of Fellows. The honor, awarded by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizes “exceptional contributions to the scientific enterprise.” The award highlights Mahalingam’s “pioneering research in turbulent […]

UAH Students Score Major Wins in International CanSat and Rover Challenges

Three CanSat teams from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) placed first, second and sixth nationally in the 2025 International CanSat competition held in Monterey and Staunton, Va. UAH teams BlueStreak, Cosmos and Rotorstorm also earned sixth, eighth and fourteenth place, respectively, in the international rankings for the annual event, which showcases student-built CanSats—miniature […]

Top 5 Takeaways from Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2025 State of the City Address

On Friday, November 14, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle delivered his annual state of the city address at the Saturn Ballroom at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. Over 1200 people attended the event.  During his speech, he celebrated the city’s significant economic, population, and job growth, attributing it to strong federal partnerships with entities […]