University of Alabama exceeds fundraising goal
Birmingham News – July 10
A seven-year fundraising campaign at the University of Alabama has concluded after raising more than $612 million, exceeding by far its original goal. The “Our Students. Our Future” campaign ended June 30, more than a year after it met its original goal of raising $500 million for facilities improvements and scholarships, the university announced Thursday. UA President Robert E. Witt praised alumni, fans and friends of the university for their contributions. “We sincerely appreciate their investment in the future of the University of Alabama,” Witt said in a prepared statement. More than 100,000 individuals donated money, including 130 gifts in excess of $1 million each. University faculty and staff donated $11.6 million, and students contributed $289,093, much of which was raised in a student-run campaign, administrators said. Contributions to the campaign were still being announced last month, when the university said Lewis and Faye Manderson of Cordova donated $9 million to the university’s business school, bringing their total contribution during the campaign to $12 million. The Mandersons were the first individuals to make a single donation totaling $1 million to the school, in 1987. Co-chairs of the campaign’s steering committee included C. Kemmons Wilson Jr. of Memphis, Carl and Ann Jones of Birmingham, and James P. Hayes Jr. of Birmingham, who died during the campaign.
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More Scholarships Coming Because of Capital Campaign
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – July 9
…even though the University of Alabama recently raised tuition, there is more scholarship money on the horizon. Around $300 million dollars…
Financial Aid is Available for Students
FOX 6 (Birmingham) – July 9
…The University of Alabama’s Helen Allen says applying for everything doesn’t mean you have to accept it, but it gives you options…
Touched by Homelessness: An Examination of Hospitality for the Down and Out
American Journal of Public Health – July 2009
John M. Bolland, PhD and Debra Moehle McCallum, PhD The authors are with the Institute for Social Science Research, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa…This study investigated patterns of “doubled-up” homelessness using an indirect measure based on host households… Conclusions. Many households provide shelter to people to prevent them from being literally homeless. As the economy has expanded,these rates have declined in Alabama.
Homegrown Alabama farmers market hosts tomato festival
Tuscaloosa News – July 10
…The contest was judged by a panel that included Mary Jo Modica of the University of Alabama Arboretum; Andy Grace, a filmmaker and local food proponent; and local businessman Mark Booth…Market patron Alvin Niuh is a nutritionist at the University of Alabama. He supports Homegrown Alabama’s efforts because it stimulates the local economy and encourages people to get their hands into their own food. ‘It’s an easy thing to do, and it’s not costly,’ he said…