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Alabama’s plasma science initiative yields promising results, eyes major future funding
A decade-long federal investment of $40 million in plasma science and engineering (PSE) efforts in Alabama, managed by The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is showing promising results. This initiative, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), aims to position Alabama...
6 Questions with Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Clarence Sutton
Clarence Sutton is entering his second school year as superintendent of Huntsville City Schools. He spent time with the Huntsville Times answering questions about the upcoming school year, which begins on Thursday Aug. 1, with the first full day for students. Question: How is enrollment looking heading into the school year?
Huntsville teachers get ready for new school year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville school leaders are working to get teachers fired up for the start of a new year. A back-to-school gathering on Monday featured more than 2,000 employees at Alabama A&M event center. “It’s a big pep rally for teachers and how we like to start the...
Volunteers Needed! Week of Welcome 2024
We are THREE WEEKS away from welcoming new and returning students back to campus, which means Week of Welcome is just around the corner! While organized through the Student Life Office, WOW is a campus-wide initiative that provides all students with a variety of ways to make connections and learn about the many resources available at UAH. It will be held Friday, August 16 through Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Huntsville Hospital’s $150 million expansion: 5 new floors, expanded ICU, 100 rooms and 350 jobs
Huntsville Hospital’s expansion of the Madison Street Tower will be a boost to the local economy, CEO Jeff Samz said in a Facebook post about the project. Samz said the construction will cost $150 million. He also said the expansion will create 350 new jobs.
Showers Center Set for Major Upgrades
Huntsville’s Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center will Undergo a Comprehensive Assessment and Renovation Planning. Community Input is Sought for Future Enhancements. The Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center in north Huntsville, is set for a comprehensive assessment to determine necessary upgrades. The City has contracted Nola Van Peursem Architects for $35,000 to conduct a 270-day review of the 58,000-square-foot facility at 4600 Blue Spring Road and 10,000-square-foot ancillary buildings on the campus.
Billion-dollar investment firm expands into Huntsville, highlights opportunity for local startup investment
Keiretsu Forum, one of the largest global networks of angel investors, recently hosted information sessions at The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Innovation to Invention Center. Founded in San Francisco in 2000, Keiretsu is planning to expand its operations into the Huntsville market, aiming to bridge the gap between...
Yes, Conn's HomePlus is closing all its stores - what we can VERIFY
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Two more names are being added to the list of American retailers going out of business in an incredibly budget-conscious marketplace. Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings were filed last week by Texas-based furniture and electronics chain Conn's HomePlus. Chapter 11 bankruptcy means a business can look for...
Check out these 4 new businesses here in the Huntsville area
This week, we welcome four new businesses to the Rocket City community, as these new members of the community have opened or plan to open soon in the Huntsville area. Red Panda will offer STEM programs and lessons on the games you buy while strengthening the gaming community here in Huntsville.
UAH Sophomore Wins First Place in Cybersecurity Competition
Hunter Wittenborn, a student in the College of Science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, received first place in the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy’s CyberForce® Conquer the Hill® Reign Edition Competition. The competition engages participants in a virtual escape room through five distinct levels, where they face challenges in cybersecurity, math, computer science, cryptography, and critical thinking.
Hot & humid today. A Heat Advisory issued for parts of the Tennessee Valley.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, a Heat Advisory for locations along I-65 and west for hot temps and high humidity. Feels-like temps 102 to 108 degrees. There is a chance for storms this afternoon, mainly for locations right along the Alabama and Georgia state line. Like yesterday, heavy rain and gusty winds are possible. High temps in the 90s. Tonight, a few clouds, warm and muggy. Mid-70s.
Whitaker celebrates 64 years in business
Torrey Whitaker, the president of Alabama Towing and Recovery Association, has been a part of an amazing family business for the past 45 years. Just last week, on July 18, 2024, the Whitaker family got to celebrate 64 years of being in business. The business started in 1960, under the...
Stadium Commons project to bring more food, retail and housing options to Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City Football Club fans, rejoice! More dining and retail options are moving in next door to Joe Davis Stadium. Stadium Commons, a project developed by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate, will be over 100,00 square feet of restaurants, shops, plus a hotel and apartments. Developers with...
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