MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 4 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: Alabama's automotive industry continues its impressive expansion, with new growth projects and investments from key automotive suppliers adding momentum to the sector. Over the last few years, the state's auto manufacturing sector has attracted more than $5 billion in new capital investment, generating around 8,500 job commitments in projects tracked by the Alabama Department of Commerce between 2020 a  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Graduate Auburn, AL offers 177 guest rooms, a reimagined War Eagle Supper Club, and Bo Jackson's Beans--named for the iconic All American athlete * * * AUBURN, Alabama - Graduate by Hilton has opened its first Alabama location in Auburn, a city renowned for its legendary sports and college culture. Located steps from Auburn University, the property spans nearly 140,000 square feet with 177 guest rooms acr  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 4 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Each year, Samford University's School of Health Professions crawls with little hands and precious minds during its annual Baby Lab, a unique opportunity for graduate students to gain hands-on observation and practice in pediatrics. "Many of our students enter the program having been exposed only to adult outpatient physical therapy, with limited experience understanding the physical therapist's role in pediat  more

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: In a recently awarded grant project led by The University of Alabama, researchers will upcycle agricultural and industrial waste into affordable and greener construction materials. The collaborative effort across four universities in three states is designed to also create new revenue sources in each of the participating states. The project, "Transforming Wastes Into Economic Assets for Sustain  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 4 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: Approximately 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port of Mobile, walked off the job this week -- the first time members of the International Longshoremen's Association have gone on strike in nearly a half century. The work stoppage, depending on how long, could lead to supply shortages and higher prices. Dr. Peter Simonson, assistant professor of marketing, supply cha  more