Andrew Jackson, Recipient of Coveted FICO Internship, Shares His Story
As he prepares to begin a highly coveted internship with FICO next month, Drake State student Andrew Jackson is taking a moment to reflect on the path that brought him […]
From the Chair Up: Service, Education and Income at the Drake State Salon
Walk into the salon operated by Drake State Salon and Spa Management program, and you will notice something right away. While students learn and practice on mannequins, they also work […]
Leidos Executives Visit Drake State’s Advanced Training Complex
Drake State recently had the honor of welcoming executives from Leidos to the Leidos Advanced Training Complex for an up-close look at the real-world impact of their investment in workforce […]
Drake State Hosts Second Annual FAME Signing Day
Drake State celebrated a major milestone this week as eleven outstanding students officially committed to the college’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program during our second annual FAME Signing […]
Friends of the Foundation: Honoring the Legacy of the Glenn Family
This year we had the honor of hosting one of Drake State’s most dedicated and longstanding partners, the Glenn family. During the week of Commencement, we held a special luncheon […]
A Legacy That Moves Us Forward: Drake State Receives Historic $5 Million Gift From The E. Hart Fund
Something extraordinary happened on campus this week! On April 27, 2026, the Drake State community gathered at the Leidos Advanced Training Complex to celebrate a milestone that will shape the […]
Alabama Senator Katie Britt Secures $700,000 for Drake State
Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, recently directly secured $700,000 for Drake State Community and Technical College in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, […]
Career Week at Drake State: A Week of Growth, Community, and Opportunity
Career Week at Drake State Community and Technical College was nothing short of remarkable! Over four packed days, students, faculty, staff, and community partners came together to equip the next […]
Celebrating 65 Years of Building Futures at Drake State
For 65 years, Drake State Community and Technical College has supported Huntsville’s workforce, partnered with local industry, and helped generations of students gain skills for employment and further education. That […]
Huntsville, Alabama’s Mayor Picks Up the Welding Torch
City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has been learning to weld. Though he’s not the first city employee to learn this skill, his decision to show up may say the […]
Powering Careers in Electrical Technology
Students in the Electrical Technology program at Drake State are doing far more than studying theory. They are building, troubleshooting, and solving real-world electrical challenges that mirror the demands of […]
Award Winning Welder Joins Drake State
When you’ve welded pipelines in the Texas heat, supported aerospace programs that reach for the stars, and worked on power plants that light up entire regions, what do you do […]