Huntsville, Auburn will benefit from GE, Qatar Airways deal
Qatar Airways’ agreement with GE Aerospace for more than 400 aircraft engines will benefit GE’s workers in Huntsville and Auburn. GE Aerospace calls it the largest widebody engine purchase in its history. – AL.com
Birmingham YMCA names new leader
Chad Zaucha has been named the new president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham. He’s currently serving in those positions for the YMCA of Muncie in Indiana. – ABC 33/40
Actress gives Alabama college $1 million
Actress S. Epatha Merkerson, during a speech at Talladega College’s 150th commencement, said she is donating $1 million to Alabama’s oldest private HBCU. The “Law & Order” and “Chicago Med” star also received an honorary doctorate from the college. – Bama Buzz
Murphy new president of Wallace Community College
Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State Community College for four years, has been named president of Wallace Community College in Dothan. Alan Smith has been named interim president of Gadsden State. – Alabama Political Reporter
