MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 9 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 210 into law, further solidifying Alabama as the most military-friendly state in the nation. The bill, which deals with Mandatory Liability Insurance (MLI) for Alabamians serving in the military, received strong support in the Legislature. "Alabama has a proud history of supporting the men and women who protect our country, and as governor, I have actively so  more

AUBURN, Alabama, May 9 (TNSper) -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Sheena Stewart has been named director of professional development for the Graduate School, which went into effect May 1. In her new role, Stewart leads the professional development efforts for over 5,000 graduate students across all 12 colleges, provides support and mentorship to the Auburn Postdoctoral Association and leads graduate recruiting efforts. "Sheena has a genuine enthusiasm for Auburn and our   more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 8 (TNSpro) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has launched a new high-school-to-college transition program for eligible incoming freshmen who plan to major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields. Applications are now open for the Rocket Booster Summer Bridge Program, to be held July 10-21 on the campus of UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System. The two-week program aim  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 9 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: Many businesses and homes in Macon County now have the capability of connecting to a next-generation fiber broadband network, thanks to a partnership that pools state grants, private investment and philanthropic funding. Joe Turnham, director of the Macon County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA), said the project represents a transformative opportunity to drive long-term economic growth and improve  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 9 (TNSfund) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis School of Public Health and seven other highly respected universities will partner with nonprofit research institute RTI International after being awarded a $10 million grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). RTI will coordinate an environmental justice center "Resource for Assistance and Community Training - Region 4 (REACT4EJ)" in EPA Regio  more