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UNA College of Business and Technology receives historic $2.4M donation
The University of North Alabama (UNA) College of Business and Technology on Thursday announced that it had received a $2.45 million charitable gift from...
Guest: Women, the construction industry is calling you
The COVID-19 pandemic hammered workforce participation, and it’s still recovering—especially with women. According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, men...
Alabama Innovation Corporation board of directors holds first meeting
The Alabama Innovation Corporation board of directors held its first meeting on Friday, March 4.
Established through legislation signed by Gov. Kay Ivey, the Alabama...
Southern Research sells engineering division; Transaction to increase Birmingham investment
Tuesday, the University of Alabama board of trustees gave approval to the sale of Southern Research's engineering division to Kratos Defense and Security Solutions...
‘Bubble-through’ nuclear engine might be a future NASA workhorse
A cutting-edge nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) rocket engine using what’s called centrifugal liquid fuel bubble-through could one day be a ticket for NASA to...
Alabama contractor named among nation’s top performers for construction
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national construction trade association, released its fourth annual “Top Performers” list for commercial and industrial contractors among...
4 locations where a vacation home could be making you money
Alabama’s vast terrain ranks above average according to AirDNA’s market research among short-term rentals in the U.S. The national average occupancy rate is just...
UAH recognized as one of eight Northrop Grumman ‘Focus Universities’
Northrop Grumman, a leader in aerospace and defense technology has designated the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) a “Focus University.” UAH is one...
Teaching restaurant 1856 will be a highlight of Auburn University’s Rane Culinary Science Center
Auburn University‘s Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, scheduled to open this summer, will offer a variety of opportunities for culinary and hospitality students....
UAH helping create AI cell phone forensics tool to help police solve mass crimes
There can be lots of forensic evidence on many people’s cell phones when a mass incident like a shooting or bombing is happens, but...
Rural Alabama project pipeline sparks new growth — and optimism
ROANOKE, Alabama — Bryant Whaley, the top economic developer for Randolph County, is riding the momentum. Despite the disruptions of a global pandemic, this...
Real estate firms plan new Alabama headquarters, creating 400 jobs
HOOVER, Alabama — Lake Homes Realty and a sister company, RealSource Title Insurance and Real Estate Closing, plan to establish a new headquarters operation in Hoover,...
Boeing announces $2 million in Ukrainian humanitarian assistance
Boeing, who is celebrating their 60th year in Alabama, announced a $2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine.
According to...
Kroger creates 161 jobs in Birmingham with e-commerce delivery service
Friday, Kroger announced that it will create 161 new jobs in Birmingham as the grocery chain introduces its e-commerce grocery delivery service to the...
Alabama-built ULA successfully launches weather satellite, maintains 100% mission success
An Alabama-built United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the GOES-T spacecraft for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA lifted...
Alabama-made Javelin missiles arrive in Ukraine
As the Russian onslaught of Ukraine rages, advanced weaponry manufactured in the Yellowhammer State proves critical in the fight against President Vladimir Putin's tyrannical...
Navigating medical debt: Regions Bank announces grant and financial wellness tools to help people and families
Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a new grant as well as additional online financial wellness tools designed to help people and families address urgent...
Bonnie Plants unveils expansion of Union Springs greenhouse facilities
Union Springs-based Bonnie Plants, the nation's largest grower of vegetable and herb plants for home gardens, on Friday unveiled its latest expansion and upgrade...
AM/NS Calvert recognized for its workforce training and apprenticeship program
It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one...
Image made in pioneering UAH research into galactic gas mixing appears on journal cover
An image created by University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) astrophysicists who did pioneering research to quantify processes involved in gas mixing in the...
Governor Ivey honors 7 Alabama companies for exporting success
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey recognized seven Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping...
AMLA takes new approach in tackling workforce demands for the tourism industry
The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announces the hiring of Craig Johnston as director of workforce development training and advocacy.
Johnston has over 25...
Evonik investing $176.5M in Mobile County manufacturing facility expansion
German specialty chemicals company Evonik is planning a $176.5 million expansion project for its Mobile County manufacturing facility.
According to the governor's office, the expansion...
Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes AM/NS Calvert for its workplace learning program
It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one...