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Bryant Bank Commits $250K to UAH Athletics, Extending Longstanding Partnership

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has received a $250,000 pledge from Bryant Bank to support its Athletics program over the next five years. The commitment adds to the bank’s ongoing support of the university, which has included contributions to the Colleges of Nursing and Business, as well as previous donations to UAH Athletics. […]

SPARK Huntsville Showcase Highlights Entrepreneurial Innovation and Resilience

On March 25th, Huntsville’s startup community took a bold step forward as the first cohort of SPARK Huntsville, powered by gener8tor, presented their ventures at the UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C). Over the course of seven weeks, participants in this free, venture-creation program refined their ideas, built out business models, and prepared to enter […]

The Business of Space Conference at UAH: Exploring the evolving role of media in new space economy

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently hosted the Business of Space conference, an event dedicated to exploring the intersection of space commerce, media, and economic development. Among the distinguished speakers was Dr. David Livingston, host of The Space Show and executive director of the One Club Week Foundation. Livingston’s presentation delved into the […]

UAH hosts Black History Month celebration of Huntsville’s rich music history

On Tuesday, February 25, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted a celebration of the rich musical history of Huntsville and the surrounding area. The free event was produced in partnership with UAH, the Huntsville Music Office, and Downtown Huntsville, Inc.   The event opened with performances by UAH piano student Avery St. Julian and […]

UAH faculty secure $1.35 million Army grant to advance human-AI integration

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Analysis Center has awarded a $1.35 million grant to a team of UAH faculty members to further research in human-systems integration analysis and artificial intelligence (AI). The departments of psychology, computer science, and industrial and systems engineering will each be represented on the interdisciplinary team. “This team has […]

Local institutions partner to be a part of five-year, $12.7M initiative to launch new Gulf Scholars Program

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has awarded a $600,000 grant to The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to join the Gulf Scholars Program (GSP). This funding is part of a larger five-year, $12.7 million initiative aimed at preparing undergraduate students to tackle environmental, health, energy, […]

AI Symposium returns to HSV, highlights applicability and resources for local business

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) will once again be hosting an AI Symposium.  The upcoming symposium, titled “AI Symposium 2025: Autonomous vs. HITL (Human-in-the-Loop),” will be held from January 28 to 30, 2025. Like last year, the event will be held at the Space Camp Operations Building on the USSRC campus.  Nancy Noever, […]

Local universities, ROTC cadets partner to sharpen field skills at Redstone Arsenal training

ROTC cadets from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, and the University of North Alabama took part in field training exercises (FTX) from Nov. 7-9 at Redstone Arsenal. Although the grenades used were plastic, the cadets treated the training with full seriousness, demonstrating the importance of accountability and preparedness. “In the […]

Women in Defense celebrate top female scholars in STEM and National Security

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) welcomed exemplary female scholars from across the nation to Huntsville last week to receive recognition for being named Women In Defense Rocket City Fellows. The scholars took part in two days of activities — which included the Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner, visits to the U.S. […]

UAH’s Dr. Gary Zank Honored with 2024 Distinguished Science Award by National Space Club Huntsville

The National Space Club (NSC), Huntsville Chapter, awarded Dr. Gary Zank of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) the 2024 Distinguished Science Award at the 36th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner on Oct. 30. Zank, who holds the Aerojet/Rocketdyne Chair in Space Science and directs UAH’s Center for Space Physics and Aeronomic […]