No More ‘Social Media,’ More Single Log-ins for Multiple Platforms

As more people use social media platforms, they will begin moving away from using the term “social media” in the new year, predicts Dr. Karla Gower, associate professor of advertising and public relations.

Goodbye Fashionista, Hello Recessionista

The rise of the “recessionista” will continue in 2010, according to Brian Taylor, instructor of clothing, textiles & interior design at The University of Alabama.

Education Budget Cuts to Cause Increase in Mobile Technology Use

As budget cuts in education continue, we will see more use of mobile technologies in the classroom in 2010, predicts Dr. Vivian Wright, a University of Alabama educator.

More talk of obesity, but little action

According to Rebecca Kelly, director of health promotion and wellness at The University of Alabama, the added attention to the issue of obesity will inspire some to make better food choices, but others—not so much.

‘Techno-shopping’ Likely to Become Even Bigger in 2010

Look for an increase in “techno-shopping” in the coming months, says Dr. Kristy Reynolds, Bruno Associate Professor of Marketing at The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce.

Thawing North to Provoke Conflict Among Nations in 2010, UA Expert Predicts

Conflict in the chilly Arctic Circle among Canada, Russia, Greenland and the United States will heat up beginning in 2010, a University of Alabama political scientist predicts.

Hybrids, Diesels and Fuel Economy … Hot Picks for Automotive 2010

The automotive crystal ball is obscured by great uncertainty, but The University of Alabama’s Dr. Clark Midkiff predicts the domestic auto fleet to quickly change.

Surprise, Surprise – Interest Rates to Go Up!

“There is,” says Dr. Benton Gup, “only one way that interest rates can go in the future, and that is up: They are going to increase.”

Obama to Rethink Legislative Strategy in 2010, Political Science Professor Predicts

After a year of congressional battles over health-care bills, President Barack Obama will become more proactive in sending his own legislation to Congress, a UA political scientist predicts.

UA in the News: December 15, 2009

Athletes’ success in the classroom – Professor of music therapy receives award