UAH and SAIC Launch Cloud Center of Excellence to Expand Cyber Workforce

The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Business and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) marked the latest step in their partnership with a $50,000 donation from the company to establish the UAH Cloud Center of Excellence. The program will provide students with direct access to cloud-computing education and training in order to grow their […]

Strong: North Alabama Ready for Golden Dome, SPACEPORT, and More

If Congressman Dale Strong is reading the tea leaves right in Washington, D.C., the Tennessee Valley will be getting more than Space Command. “I believe that North Alabama will play an even larger role in Golden Dome than many of our own people here believe,’’ Strong, who represents Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District, told the Huntsville […]

BRIDGES Engine Advances to Final Round of NSF Regional Innovation Challenge

On Thursday, the U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced that the BRIDGES Engine proposal has advanced as a finalist in the program. The BRIDGES Engine is led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, with co-leads at Auburn University and the University of Tennessee. Of the more than 300 entries that […]

Toyota Gives Huntsville City Schools $4 Million Dollar Grant for STEM Education and Student Support

On Wednesday, September 17, Toyota Alabama gathered with local leaders to announce a new $4.2 million grant for Huntsville City Schools to expand access to STEM education and strengthen student support across the district. The announcement was made at the new Huntsville City Schools Center for Technology and represents the latest investment from Toyota’s Driving […]

HudsonAlpha Joins International H.A.R.V.E.S.T. Network to Drive Agtech Innovation

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has been selected as one of 12 regional ecosystem innovation hubs in the U.S.—and among partners in four other countries—to serve as an Ecosystem Partner in H.A.R.V.E.S.T. (Harnessing Agricultural Research and Venture Ecosystems for Sustainable Technology), a new global platform. H.A.R.V.E.S.T. is a global collaborative agtech accelerator built upon the success […]

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Visits UAH Campus, Shares Career and Life Advice with Students

Last week, NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio spoke to University of Alabama in Huntsville students on campus at the Charger Union Theater, discussing his storied career and path to becoming a space explorer.  By all accounts, Rubio has an impressive resume. In addition to his role as an astronaut, he is a board-certified family physician, flight […]

UAH’s 72nd Annual Science and Engineering Fair Welcomes More Students Than Ever

More of North Alabama’s young scientists and engineers will soon have a chance to showcase their work: registration for the 72nd annual North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NARSEF) opens this month. The competition, hosted by the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Engineering, is scheduled for March 6, 2026, on the UAH […]

UAH’s Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education Marks 10 Years of Excellence

The University of Alabama in Huntsville marked a milestone this week as its Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE) celebrated its 10th anniversary. Established in 2015, the center has grown into a cornerstone of UAH’s academic and research mission. The occasion was commemorated at the Student Services Building, with university leaders and guests reflecting […]

Huntsville’s Golden Dome: What We Know Now and What’s Coming Next

Huntsville, Alabama, is positioned to play a central role in one of the nation’s most ambitious defense initiatives. The Golden Dome missile defense program—a proposed multi-layer system combining space-based sensors, interceptors, and ground assets—aims to counter emerging missile threats, including maneuverable hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles. Announced by President Trump in early 2025, the program […]

Rockin’ Around the Scientific Clock: HudsonAlpha’s Bandstand Night Gives a Musical Overview of New Research, Funding Challenges, and Growth Ahead

At HudsonAlpha’s Bandstand night, on August 19, Dr. Neil Lamb, president of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, delivered a comprehensive and entertaining update on the research organization’s status, framing his presentation around popular songs from the 1960s to the 2000s.  Dr. Lamb began the event by playing “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by the Byrds and spoke […]