Regions investing in the next generation resonate

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) received a $2.0 million Project Grant from the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the CyberSecurity Core Curriculum program (CFDA 12.905) on September 2, 2025, with a completion date of September 1, 2026. This award supports UAH's development and delivery of cybersecurity curriculum and workforce development initiatives designed to address national security talent gaps and prepare qualified cybersecurity professionals for military and civilian government roles. The grant funds the creation of integrated academic curricula, faculty professional development, and educational infrastructure aligned with Department of Defense Cyber Mission Force work roles and other identified cybersecurity positions.

As part of the initiative, UAH is collaborating with Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) through a sub-award issued on November 14, 2025. MVCC will support the Education Pathway National Center (EPNC) and the Regions Investing in the Next Generation (RING) initiatives by providing Network Defense (NDG) lab availability, updating interactive modules, and developing supplemental instructional resources including lab activities, remedial content, interactive demonstrations, and artificial intelligence-enhanced course materials. This collaborative approach leverages both institutions' capabilities to expand cybersecurity education and create comprehensive pathways for workforce development across multiple educational levels.