Retrofitting Suburbia
Three Alabama towns are robust examples of New Urbanism — traditional communities designed to be practical rather than nostalgic. One was named the National Association of Homebuilders’ 2014 Community of the Year.
Advice from the Front Lines
“They needed what I made and had markets for it.” Mary Beth Greene saw a...
With a Hack Hack Here and a Hack Hack There, Farmers Roll On
Agrarian life is often painted as a simpler, uncomplicated way to spend your days, but it turns out even that symbol of...
New Health Offerings, Four-day Week among UM Changes
The University of Mobile recently announced a major expansion of academic programs, opened a health care learning lab and changed to a four-day academic week.
The Pizitz Roars Back to Life in New Mixed-use Role
Brasfield & Gorrie in early April completed the residential and retail portion of its extensive renovation to The Pizitz, a historic building that...
Honda to Invest $85 million in Alabama Plant
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in late March announced it would invest $85 million for the first of a multi-phase project to improve vehicle-manufacturing flexibility...
From Theory to Practice: Genomic Medicine in Alabama
David Bick From 1990 to...
Skills Standards for Manufacturers
Adopting national training standards for manufacturing jobs tops priorities for Alabama Community College System workforce division.
Health Programs Make the Grade
When it comes to nursing and radiologic technology education, several of Alabama’s community colleges are making the grade with a high number of...
Graduating Businesses
Once upon a time, young entrepreneurs — like any other college students — sat through four years of classes, then donned a...