Rep. Dale Strong Visits Drake State, Highlights Workforce Development on 65th Anniversary

U.S. Representative Dale Strong (AL-05) visited the Leidos Advanced Training Center on the campus of Drake State Community and Technical College yesterday, joining Drake State president Patricia Sims, faculty and staff to celebrate the enduring partnership between Drake State and the Huntsville community.  The visit celebrated the college’s 65th anniversary and its continued role as […]

Sit Down with Success: A Conversation with Teresa Holland of DanTera & Terra Bacio Salons

In the early 1990s, Teresa Holland introduced the Aveda concept to North Alabama, laying the foundation for three thriving salons under the Terra Bacio and DanTera brands. Over more than three decades, Holland’s role has evolved from working behind the chair to leading from the executive level. Today, her focus is on growing people as […]

Raytheon completes $115 million expansion of Huntsville missile integration facility

A cornerstone of Raytheon’s missile production on Redstone Arsenal just got a little bigger. The company announced it has completed a 26,000 square-foot expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Raytheon officials said the $115 million capital investment will increase the facility’s integration and delivery capacity by over 50% and […]

Innovation Power Hour introduces Oakwood students to the world of business and entrepreneurship

“You will be the changemakers for the future.” With those words, students at Oakwood University left academia for the business world through the Alabama Collective’s Innovation Power Hour. In collaboration with Innovate Alabama, the Alabama Collective hosted the Power Hour in partnership with Oakwood University on Thursday, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders […]

UAH’s i4 program drives 60+ job offers with Northrop Grumman

For more than a decade, University of Alabama in Huntsville and Northrop Grumman have partnered on workforce development initiatives. On March 3, the organizations marked a milestone as more than 60 full-time and internship offers were extended to UAH students and recent graduates. Northrop Grumman is currently the leading employer of UAH alumni, and the […]

Delivering victory: Global Force Symposium and Exposition to address technological changes

We all know that technology is ever-changing at an ever-increasing speed. To avoid being left in the dust, whether commercially or militarily, these changes must be met. The Army is making its own transformational changes, as well, to answer challenges from our adversaries. And those changes will be addressed at next week’s Association of the […]

‘Rocket City Rising’ to meet geospatial challenge

Stating that innovation is more than rockets and research, Mayor Tommy Battle announced plans for this month’s GEOHuntsville Summit and its theme “Rocket City Rising.” The annual event – highlighted by a breakfast keynote address from Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, deputy commander of the U.S. Space Command – is March 26 at the Huntsville […]

Huntsville to host Fuel Alabama summer programming for students

From a Huntsville perspective, Fuel Alabama (FuelAL) continues to serve as a connector between students and one of Alabama’s fastest-growing innovation economies.  As the region continues to attract significant investment from aerospace, defense, and advanced technology companies, programs such as FuelAL play an important role in ensuring the next generation of talent understands the opportunities […]

Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims Advocates for Community College Funding in Washington

Drake State Community and Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims testified Wednesday before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, making a direct case to federal lawmakers for sustained investment in programs that keep community college accessible and effective for the students who need it most.  Dr. Sims spoke […]

Huntsville City Schools presents 10-year capital plan, receives $5 million dollars from area economic development districts

Huntsville City Schools’ $600 million, 10-year capital plan was presented at the Huntsville City Council Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26.  Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton, the school district’s financial officer Dustin Daehn, and City Finance Director Penny Smith presented details of the plan to council members. Sutton said the capital plan is integral […]