​Alabama's universities are actively developing workforce development programs to equip students with practical skills and real-world experience, enhancing their employability across various industries. These initiatives often involve partnerships with businesses and industry associations, providing students with opportunities to engage in hands-on projects and professional training.

Alabama is set to play a significant role in an upcoming historic space mission, as the United Launch Alliance (ULA) prepares to launch the Dream Chaser, a spacecraft developed by Sierra Space. This mission, aimed at resupplying the International Space Station (ISS), is not only a major milestone for space exploration but also a testament to Alabama's growing presence in the aerospace industry.

 Innovate Alabama is deepening its commitment to fostering innovation and workforce development in rural communities through the launch of two pilot programs: the Alabama Cybersecurity Fellowship and the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program.

TechBirmingham has announced the launch of its first-ever Southeast regional pitch competition, Sloss.Tech/Ideas, with support from the Regions Foundation. The competition will debut as part of the expanded three-day Sloss Tech conference beginning June 25.

Alabama Power has announced that the former Plant Gorgas site in Walker County, which served the region for over a century, will be the location of the state's first-ever full utility-scale battery storage system.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, businesses, and how we live our daily lives. From streamlining operations to improving services, AI’s potential to enhance local government functions is an exciting prospect for Opelika. As mayor, I am eager to explore how we can responsibly and effectively integrate AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and […]

A groundbreaking forensic tool has been successfully used in Jefferson County to solve a decades-old mystery, leading to the identification of a man who went missing in 1999. Darryl Moneyham, a 38-year-old Birmingham native, had been missing for more than two decades before authorities confirmed his identity through forensic genetic genealogy. Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) […]

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) continues to invest in its workforce with major initiatives aimed at enhancing team members’ well-being. The company recently celebrated the grand opening of its $14 million Care Center, reinforcing its dedication to employee health and workplace support. This milestone follows the March 2024 launch of TOOTRiS, an employer-sponsored […]

Innovate Alabama is continuing to foster a culture of progress and success in the state's business community through grant funding. The organization announced late last week that it has now selected 58 companies from across the state to receive a portion of an almost $15 million endowment. 

Mach 5 is the name of the car in the “Speed Racer” anime series. It’s also the target speed of a ground-breaking UAS project by a pair of Huntsville companies. Cummings Aerospace and ATRX have signed an agreement to integrate ATRX’s high-speed turbo-rocket onto a proven airframe from Cummings Aerospace with the goal of developing […]

Auburn University is leveraging this advanced technology to create a more engaging experience for fans and enhance performance on the field. WBRC has reported that before the Auburn Tigers take the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium, fans are treated to an exciting hype video that features head coach Hugh Freeze and the players walking through a snowy landscape.

A fifth-grade teacher at Gilliard Elementary in Mobile recently received one of the highest honors in education, the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Mary Travis was surprised with the award during an assembly, assuming that she was attending a routine school event.

In an effort to drive innovation, strengthen the defense sector, and fuel regional growth, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Montgomery TechLab (MTL) and Treble One.  The Chamber announced the launch of the innovative Defense Accelerator, set to begin this summer.

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering have partnered to advance cybersecurity education and workforce development across Alabama.

Former NASA executive Jonathan Pettus has been hired as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville. Pettus worked for 27 years at NASA, where he served in a variety of executive leadership roles including as NASA’s chief information officer and as the associate director of Marshall Space Flight Center. Before joining […]

You may not know it, but Alabama is powering the future of mobility, playing pivotal roles in automotive technology, space exploration, aircraft production, and shipbuilding. From assembling electric vehicles (EVs) and rockets to producing world-class passenger jets, Alabama’s industries are shaping the technologies of tomorrow. Consider these highlights: Alabama auto plants produce over 1 million […]

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Gadsden resident, has made history as the longest-living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. She has been thriving for more than 62 days post-procedure, following eight years on dialysis.Looney remains in New York City under the care of doctors at NYU Langone Health, where she continues to make remarkable progress.

The University of Alabama Ethics Bowl faculty advisor and a scholar of privacy rights may seem like unlikely advocates for the use of generative AI in the classroom. Dr. Lawrence Cappello, an associate professor in the Department of History and Dr. Katherine Chiou, an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative at […]

With the goal to connect the state’s regional and local trails with economic and recreational opportunities from the mountains to the gulf, the Sweet Trails Alabama team has released its statewide comprehensive trails plan. It started with a Swing Around the Tour State just over a year ago, and after involving thousands of stakeholders and residents […]

The benefits of quality sleep include better overall health, lower risks of some diseases, and improved mood, among others. But research at The University of Alabama found that many Alabamians are falling short of the recommended amount of sleep, with more than half of study participants meeting the clinical threshold for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. […]

Brodie Alexander, a first-generation student at The University of Alabama, was drawn to the school’s College of Engineering because of a unique offering—the combination of computer engineering and underwater robotics research.

EV Safe Charge Inc., a pioneer in flexible electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has launched a pilot program in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to showcase its groundbreaking mobile robotic EV charger, ZiGGY®. Supported by Alabama Power Company, the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator, the AMP Center at The University of Alabama, and Innovation Depot, the initiative […]

Albertville City, Decatur, and Baldwin County schools have added new magnet schools to their systems. Could Fort Payne City Schools be next? Fort Payne High School Assistant Principal Jackie Jennings presented the magnet school idea to the Fort Payne City School Board members during their November 21 meeting. A magnet school is a public school […]

Today, Nick and Terry Saban honored 70 teachers at the 13th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Tuscaloosa River Market. During the luncheon, the Sabans unveiled the latest renderings of Saban Center — a first-of-its-kind learning campus to be constructed in Tuscaloosa’s River District. “We are honored to recognize these amazing teachers at the […]