Applications Open for Science Fellowship Research Positions for Recent College Graduates

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The COVID-19 pandemic changed the educational landscape drastically for several years. As students began learning online, they missed out on valuable hands-on learning experiences. A new HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology program is providing minority students impacted by the pandemic the opportunity to participate in real-world research. “The BRIDGES program will give students the skills, opportunities, […]

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Orbital Assembly Names Ascent Solar CEO Jeffrey Max to its Board of Directors

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Orbital Assembly (OA), developer of automated and habitable space platforms, announced that Jeffrey Max, serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has joined its board of directors. Over a 30-year career, Max has founded, built, incubated, and driven successful global companies with multiple exits in financial services, […]

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UAH Receives $2.8M Grant to Support Teachers of English Learners

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Dr. Andrea Word-Allbritton, a clinical assistant professor in the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has received a five-year, $2.8 million National Professional Development (NPD) grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language […]

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UAH College of Business Receives $100K Gift from Bryant Bank

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced that Bryant Bank has made a $100K gift to the UAH College of Business (COB). This gift marks the second installment of a $1.5 million commitment to the College, one of the largest gifts ever made to […]

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Jack Collison Brings International Experience as Huntsville City Football Club’s First Manager

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An excited crowd gathered at Joe Davis Stadium on Wednesday as Huntsville City Football Club (FCFC) announced that Jack Collison would be named as the first ever head coach for the club.  The former Premier League player from West Ham United was introduced at Joe Davis Stadium where the club will play its home games […]

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Cheri Wilson Joins Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville

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The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville announced the addition of Cheri Wilson as Development Officer. Wilson’s appointment follows a banner year as the organization received over $14.7 million in charitable  donations and granted over $11 million on behalf of their donors and programs.  “I am thrilled and deeply grateful for the opportunity to join the […]

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Women’s Foundation of Alabama Names New Chief Operating Officer

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The Women’s Foundation of Alabama, the state’s only philanthropic organization focused on the economic advancement of women, announced the growth of its leadership by appointing LaShundra Pinkard as Chief Operating Officer. A key member of the executive management team, Pinkard will partner with the CEO to lead forward-thinking operational strategy and optimize performance across the […]

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Applications Live for Second Annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank Business Competition

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Building off the tremendous success of the first program, Launch2035 is thrilled to announce the second annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank.  Applicants with big ideas, community solutions, and emerging business endeavors may apply online now. The finale event, which is open to the public, will take place on March 20, 2023 at Athens State […]

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Retired Lieutenant General Thurgood to Join BlueHalo Board of Advisors

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – BlueHalo announced yesterday that retired United States Army Lieutenant General L. Neil  Thurgood has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. In this role, Thurgood will advise various strategic initiatives to advance BlueHalo’s position as the new alternative prime in the defense and national security market.  Throughout over 37 years of distinguished military […]

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Erin Koshut Named Board President of International Research Park Association

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Erin Koshut, Executive Director of Cummings Research Park (CRP), the second largest research park in the U.S. and the fourth largest in the world, has been named president of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) Board of Directors.   AURP is a nonprofit organization representing more than 250 research parks and innovation districts globally, as […]

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