UAH establishes Senator Richard Shelby Endowed Chair in Engineering

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, along with Huntsville and North Alabama community and business leaders, announced the establishment of the Senator Richard Shelby Endowed Chair in Engineering in the UAH College of Engineering. “Throughout his decades-long tenure in Congress, Senator Shelby has been a staunch […]

Innovate Alabama Taps Alabama Native to Serve as Organization’s Founding CEO

Today, Innovate Alabama board members came together to vote in the organization’s founding CEO, Cynthia Crutchfield. An Alabama native, Crutchfield brings 40 years of experience to the role where she will help innovators grow roots across the state by spearheading Innovate Alabama’s programs, statewide engagement and mission of building a robust, inclusive economy through entrepreneurship and […]

Huntsville Business Journal Welcomes Newest Guest Contributing Writer

The Huntsville Business Journal is excited to announce the addition of a new bi-weekly column from Alexander Duck, the journal’s newest guest contributing author.  Alex’s background focuses on educational and professional development. His bi-weekly article will utilize this past experience to bring forth useful tools that managers, employers, and employees alike can utilize to enhance […]

Amanda Wood Selected as 2022 Alumni of Achievement Honoree

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Alumna Amanda Wood (B.S. Education, 2012) has been selected as the 2022 Alumni of Achievement award winner for the College of Education at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System.   This past February, Wood took over the helm of the volleyball program at Hoover High […]

Planned Gift Helps First Generation Accounting Student Excel in Professional Pursuits

As a senior preparing to graduate in December of 2022 with his bachelor of science in accounting, Mauricio Chacon knows he’s gotten a top-notch education while at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System. The Oneonta, Alabama native says he was drawn to UAH because of its […]

Judge Ruth Ann Hall selected as 2022 Alumni of Achievement Honoree for College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Ruth Ann Hall (B.A., Criminal Justice, 1986), a Circuit Court Judge for Alabama’s 23rd Judicial Circuit, has been selected as the 2022 Alumni of Achievement award winner for the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHS) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System. Judge […]

Liberal Arts Education at UAH Inspired Alumnus Scott Hightower to Give Back Through Endowed Scholarship and Community Service

HUNTSVILLE, AL – It all began with a summer spent lifting concrete blocks. Scott Hightower (B.A. Political Science and Philosophy ’75) started his college career at another institution as a pre-med major. After ending up on academic probation and spending a summer moving concrete blocks while contemplating his future, however, he transferred to The University of […]

Justin Low Joins Bank Independent as HR Manager

Bank Independent is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Low as the organization’s Human Resources Manager. Low joins the bank after spending the past five years as the Director of Human Resources for the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa. He was responsible for the oversight and direction of 270 employees. He also served on […]

Huntsville Business Journal Welcomes New Guest Writer

The Huntsville Business Journal is proud to announce the addition of a regular bi-weekly column from Scott Harbour, a new contributing writer to the Journal.  Scott, a long-time Huntsville resident and Grissom High School graduate, currently works as the Business Director for Chapman Sisson Architects, a leading architecture firm based in Huntsville.  Prior to his […]

Emerson Tapped in Leadership Role for Huntsville’s New MLS NEXT Pro Club

Plans have officially been made for key leadership positions regarding the new MLS NEXT Pro team coming to Huntsville next year in a partnership with Nashville Soccer Club of the MLS. It’s been announced that former founding CEO of Downtown Huntsville, Inc (DHI) Chad Emerson will serve as the Managing Director of Business Operations for […]