Auburn engineering sets research funding record; American Freight will close 10 Alabama stores; Commerce takes team to Germany

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering set a college and university record with nearly $118 million in research awards and grants in FY24.

Auburn engineering sets research funding record

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering set a college and university record with nearly $118 million in research awards and grants in FY24. The college has increased awards and contracts by more than 300% since 2018. – Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

American Freight will close 10 Alabama stores

American Freight, a national furniture chain, is closing all of its 328 locations, including 10 in Alabama. The store has locations in or near Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville, Dothan, Northport and Prattville. – Bama Buzz

Commerce takes team to Germany

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The Alabama Department of Commerce is heading a delegation of state businesses attending Medica 2024. The event in Germany is the world’s largest for the medical industry. The conference runs through Wednesday. – Made in Alabama

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