Huntsville City Schools breaks ground on $70 million Chapman Middle School Campus
Huntsville City Schools has officially broken ground on a $70 million project to create a shared campus for Chapman Middle School, a reimagined STEM Magnet Middle School, and Artemis Virtual Academy. A New Vision for Middle School Education Superintendent Clarence Sutton, Mayor Tommy Battle, State Senator Sam Givhan, school board members, and educators joined the […]
Drake State & Huntsville Hospital announces partnership
Drake State Community & Technical College is expanding its partnership with Huntsville Hospital through a new Registered Nurse (RN) Launch Program, an initiative designed to strengthen North Alabama’s healthcare pipeline. The program, announced this week with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at Drake State’s Cochran Road campus, builds on the success of the […]
UAH students dominate national and international CanSat and rover competitions
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) CanSat and rover teams earned top honors in national and international competitions this year. CanSat Teams Shine on National and International Stage Three UAH CanSat teams—BlueStreak, Cosmos, and Rotorstorm—placed first, second, and sixth nationally in the 2025 International CanSat competition, held in Monterey and Staunton, Virginia. On the international […]
Huntsville schools dominate state rankings for STEM Excellence
Three Huntsville high schools ranked among the top STEM-focused high schools in Alabama, according to the latest Niche.com report. Top-Ranked STEM Schools The rankings were based on academic rigor, student life data, standardized test scores, college enrollment, and feedback from millions of Niche users. The analysis also considered factors such as math and science AP […]
UAH invites public feedback in presidential search
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is inviting the community to participate in its search for a new president. Virtual Listening Sessions Open to Public The UAH Presidential Search Advisory Committee will host a series of virtual listening sessions next week, allowing students, staff, alumni, faculty, and community members to provide input on […]
Alabama’s new healthcare high school to host Huntsville info session
Families in Huntsville will have the opportunity to learn about the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), the state’s newest specialty public high school, and be among the first to apply. Event Details ASHS leaders will host a statewide informational session, A Future of Healthcare, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, […]
Student-run credit union branch opens at Mae Jemison High
A new credit union has opened inside Mae Jemison High School as part of a program to prepare students for the real world. Workforce Development Through Banking The student-run branch is operated by Redstone Federal Credit Union and marks the first branch in a Huntsville City School. It is also the 10th student-run […]
ALEA urges caution as Alabama students head back to school
As the new school year kicks off across Alabama, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging drivers to prioritize safety in school zones and neighborhoods. With traffic expected to rise during morning and afternoon hours, ALEA reminds motorists that “Back to School” also means “Back to Safety.” Increased Patrols and School Zone Enforcement […]
UAH renames college to reflect broader mission and growth
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has officially renamed its College of Education to the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, reflecting over a decade of steady growth and a broader academic mission. UAH is part of The University of Alabama System. A Decade of Growth First announced in February, the […]
UA’s CrossingPoints Tier 3 earns national accreditation for inclusive higher ed
The Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council (IHEAC) has awarded full accreditation to the CrossingPoints Tier 3 Program at The University of Alabama. This recognition marks a significant milestone, making it the first program of its kind to be accredited in both the Southeastern Conference and the state of Alabama. A National Recognition for Inclusive […]