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Rita Cowell is a 2021 Woman of Impact
Rita Cowell, Ph.D., has always had an interest in neuroscience and behavior. From a young age, she knew she wanted to do research related...
Alabama Realtors deliver huge win for property owners
The Alabama Association of Realtors, along with other plaintiffs, delivered a huge win for property rights and rental owners as the U.S. Supreme Court...
Protective Stadium hosts community partners, lights Birmingham night sky with state’s first-ever drone show
The Birmingham community gathered Tuesday night for a celebratory drone show at Protective Stadium to unveil new lighting at the multi-use venue.
Employees, elected officials,...
NASA awards Huntsville-based Dynetics $40M contract to study lunar lander concepts
Huntsville-based Dynetics, along with four industry partners, has been tapped by NASA to assist the agency in enabling a consistent pace of manned excursions...
Ryan Austin named president of Birmingham-based HPM
HPM on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Ryan Austin to serve as the firm's new president, ushering in a new era of leadership...
Patti Yancey is a 2021 Woman of Impact
Leaders have the foresight to spot an issue and implement effective solutions to address it. For Patti Yancey, she has well exceeded her intention...
Judy Miller is a 2021 Woman of Impact
There are leaders in state government who seek no spotlight, tirelessly working behind the scenes to deliver for the citizenry. For Judy Miller, this...
Huntsville to host National Cyber Summit featuring national security, private sector brass
Huntsville is set to play host to the 12th annual National Cyber Summit (NCS), which will consist of top-ranked national security officials, leading industry...
Missile Defense Agency conducts booster test flight supported by Huntsville-managed Boeing missile defense program
Missile defense operations conducted in the Yellowhammer State continue to prove vital in protecting the homeland from long-range missile threats posed by foreign adversaries.
Boeing...
Alabama native Danny Smith works to make cruise industry more environmentally sustainable
What began as a whim became a worldwide whirlwind for Danny Smith.
A native of landlocked Birmingham, Smith four years ago spotted a job opening...
One couple’s gift aims to repay ‘a lifetime of opportunities gained through education’
Drs. John and Sally Steadman have dedicated most of their careers to education and engineering. Now they’re making a commitment to serve those passions...
Venture for America bullish on Birmingham
A new class of Venture for America (VFA) fellows is primed to join the Magic City’s growing entrepreneurial community, and the prestigious New York-based nonprofit that...
Bevill State HVAC Fast Track Program accepting applications for spring class
Applications are being accepted for the spring 2022 class of the HVAC Fast Track Program at Bevill State Community College.
The program is an innovative partnership between Alabama Power and...
Alabama ranks among top states for business in new site selectors survey
National publication Area Development reports that a survey of site selection professionals once again ranked Alabama among the top states for business, citing a...
Huntsville-based Hometown Lenders to sponsor NASCAR driver Ty Dillon in upcoming Bristol Motor Speedway race
Viewers who tune into NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 at historic Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17 will see Hometown Lenders branding on...
Dawn Helms Sharff is a 2021 Woman of Impact
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Dawn Helms Sharff has reached a career elevation enjoyed by a distinguished few. Yet, it is teamwork and placing value in the contributions of...
Alabama A&M becomes nation’s first HBCU to establish master’s degree registered apprenticeship program
Alabama A&M University, in partnership with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA), has made history by establishing a non-traditional career path for those seeking...
Natalie Kelly is a 2021 Woman of Impact
No step in Natalie Kelly’s career path has been taken with a plan in mind. From entrepreneur to corporate difference-maker, she is a hard...
World Games 2022, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama partner to expand educational opportunities
The World Games 2022, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, are providing teachers with a free resource aimed at expanding...
Boeing expanding Huntsville-based missile and weapon systems operations supporting PAC-3 missile seeker program
Boeing on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the 9,000 square foot expansion of its Huntsville Electronics Center of Excellence.
According to the...
Construction under way on FBI’s Innovation Center at Redstone Arsenal
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has started construction on what is being described as the agency’s state-of-the-art hub where FBI’s multiple divisions with a...
Alabama native Willie Phillips tapped by President Biden to serve on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
President Joe Biden on Thursday stated his intentions to nominate Alabama native Willie Phillips to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Phillips, a...
Teledyne Brown Engineering unveils high bay manufacturing facility to support advanced hypersonics capabilities
HUNTSVILLE — Aerospace giant Teledyne Brown Engineering on Wednesday held a ribbon cutting ceremony as the company revealed its new high bay manufacturing facility.
The...
Patricia Sims is a 2021 Woman of Impact
Drake State Technical & Community College has emerged as an incubator of skilled talent and a crucial hub for workforce development. It is through...