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State Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Saturday June 01, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Auburn: Updated Driver, 12-and-15 Passenger Van, Non-Conventional Vehicle Training Launched
AUBURN, Alabama, May 31 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Auburn University Risk Management and Safety has launched updated driver training, 12-and-15-person passenger van training and non-conventional vehicle (golf cart) training. The Driver Qualification Policy outlines specific requirements for all qualified drivers who use automobiles on university business and also applies to the operation of non-conventional vehicles (golf carts) and 12-and-15-person passenger vans  more

Lockheed Martin Celebrates Opening Of 122,000-Square Foot, $18M Engineering Facility In North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 31 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), U.S. Department of Defense, state and local officials celebrated the opening of the company's new $18 million engineering facility, labs and demonstration center in Huntsville. The 122,000-square foot facility has space for 500 employees who will advance national security capabilities and drive innovation in North Alabama. "The crucial work being done here by our customers, our company  more

Men's ultimate frisbee team, part of Brown's club sports lineup, wins fourth national title
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 31 -- Brown University issued the following news: The Brown University men's ultimate frisbee team ended its nine-month season flying high as it captured the top spot at the 2024 USA Ultimate Division I College Championships. The members of Brown's team, Brownian Motion (referred to as BMo), traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, over Memorial Day weekend for the tournament, where they won matchups against college teams from Alabama, Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Colorado  more

UA National Alumni Association Receives Record $8M Gift From Non-Alumnus
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, May 31 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: The University of Alabama's National Alumni Association has received an $8 million gift from the estate of Bill Decas to enhance four previously created in-state scholarships and create a fifth endowed scholarship for out-of-state students. His gift is the largest single gift the NAA has ever received. Decas, an attorney in Massachusetts, practiced law with his brother George at Decas, Murray & Decas a  more