Engineering hall undergoes $24.6M upgrade
Tuscaloosa News – June 1
Work to transform H.M. Comer Hall at the University of Alabama into the “new front door” for the College of Engineering remains on schedule. Renovations began this spring, and the building is on schedule to re-open by next fall, said Tim Leopard, associate vice president for Construction Administration. During the renovation, the occupants have moved to Hardaway Hall and other buildings around the Shelby Quad, Leopard said. The budget for the project is $24.6 million.
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix finishing up criminal justice degree at Alabama
TMJ4.com – June 1
As long as Aaron Rodgers is on the team, the Packers will always be known for their offense. This year, however, it’s the defense that’s showing the biggest signs of improvement. One player the Green and Gold expect big things out of is fourth-year safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. “I look to improve on a lot of things this year,” Clinton-Dix said. “Just continue to be consistent and continue to make plays.” … As if playing football wasn’t enough, Ha Ha is also on track to finish his education with a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama. He missed the first part of the team’s offseason program to attend classes.
Library Of Congress Welcomes Junior Fellows To 2017 Summer Intern Program
Public – June 1
The Library of Congress this week welcomed 37 undergraduate and graduate students to its highly competitive, Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program. From curating historic copyright material ,to helping develop new preservation techniques, making World War I veterans histories more accessible and exploring the creation of a digital scholar’s lab, the Junior Fellows will work on a wide range of special projects under the mentorship of Library staff during this 10-week paid summer experience … Alexandra M. Smith; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; University of Alabama; Manuscript Division.
Airbus creates a new partnership with University of Alabama
KAKE-ABC – June 1
Airbus is creating a new partnership with the University of Alabama. Our Birmingham Business Journal reports that Airbus is partnering with Bama in a way that’s similar to Airbus Americas engineering partnership with Wichita State. The goal there is to boost engineering education and research efforts.
Reece’s civic involvement ‘produces change’
Shelby County Reporter – June 2
There’s no age requirement to be a true leader — something Samuel Reece, a senior at Montevallo High School, exemplifies. “The passion and sincerity he exhibits about what he does is very impressive,” says Cheryl Allen, counselor, Montevallo High School. “We have many kids who are involved and many who engage in community service, but Samuel engages in civic involvement and leadership in a way that produces change — and that is something to take note of and applaud.” . . . He’ll be attending the University of Alabama as a member of the University Fellows Experience, which is part of the Honors College. Reece plans to major in political science and work for the government or a non-profit organization after graduating.
Williams mentors others in community
Shelby County Reporter – June 2
“My mom always told me that I have to love myself and also love others,” Shalese Williams explains. “No matter your size, shape, color or background, everyone deserves love. Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves without someone bringing them down.” . . . “After high school I plan on attending the University of Alabama to study psychology,” Williams said. “While in school I plan on obtaining a doctorate degree in this area of study. One day I aspire to become a clinical psychologist at a private firm or even in my own firm.”