UA Marks Record Year in External Funding for Research
The University of Alabama research enterprise marked 10 years of continuous growth in fiscal year 2024.
Business & Economics
UA Professor Upcycling Waste for Green Construction and Jobs
A research project led by The University of Alabama will use biomass to reclaim industrial waste and sequester carbon.
SBDC Offering Digital Marketing Bootcamp to Rural Alabama
Training programs for rural small businesses will cover marketing basics and how to use digital tools for business.
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
Initiative will support training and one-on-one advising for Alabama small businesses.
How Can Organizations Get Better Quality Food to More People?
Culverhouse professors created a model for food banks to improve food distribution and reduce food waste.
Professor Uses Research to Improve Worker Safety in Mines, More
An operations professor has found her niche making an impact on workplace safety.
State Business Leaders Still Wary of U.S. Economy
The latest Alabama Business Confidence Index decreased slightly, indicating expectations for a mild drop-off from last quarter’s economic performance.
Rental Costs Rise in the SEC’s College Towns
Rents in cities home to an SEC institution are on the rise.
Economic Outlook Improving Among State Business Leaders
Alabama business leaders expect the economy to chug along, but uncertainty about the national economy is keeping full-on optimism in check.
To Comfortably Pay Rent, Alabamians Need $59,000 Income
Alabamians must make about the median annual income for the state to avoid rent becoming a financial burden.