Third Coast Foundry, a new initiative designed to strengthen the combined presence of Midwestern universities in the San Francisco Bay Area, launched March 10 with WashU as an inaugural member. The two-year pilot program brings together eight partner universities to support connection with venture capital (VC) investors and collaboration for university startups, researchers and...

In February 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index rose to 101.3, its best reading since June 2022. The All-Loans Index increased 1.5% from January’s 99.8 and is up nearly 6% from February 2025. Even as approval rates declined and yield spreads widened, the month’s improvement was driven primarily by a surge in subprime lending. Approval...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The push to grow the automotive industry will benefit some students attending Alabama community colleges. The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are offering $4,000 scholarships for students interested in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are available to students enrolled eligible Alabama community college programs...