Economists doubt Trump trade policy pushed Toyota to Alabama
Florence Times Daily – Jan. 22
A year after then-President-elect Donald Trump threatened trade barriers if Toyota followed through with plans to build its Corolla cars at a billion-dollar plant in Mexico, the company announced it would instead build the vehicles at a $1.6 billion plant in Limestone County … Chuckling that he has not analyzed the long-term economic impact of tweets, the director of the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research said he doubted Toyota’s decision would have been impacted by the president’s views on trade policy.
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Woman to Watch: Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson
Born 2 Invest – Jan. 21
Marillyn Hewson is the President, Chairman, and CEO of Lockheed Martin, an American aerospace, security and defense company. She was the first female CEO of the said company, and she was recently featured in Fortune’s list of Most Powerful Women in 2017 … Last year, Hewson gave her college alma mater a gift of $5 million. The money is allotted to the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and its research and education in business data intelligence and cybersecurity.
Thousands of Alabama fans support football team during parade celebration
Tuscaloosa News – Jan. 20
Lauren Borek and Andrew Kent stood out among the sea of Crimson Tide fans, something Minkah Fitzpatrick was sure to point out. Fitzpatrick, defensive back and co-team captain for the 2017 Crimson Tide football team, was standing on the steps of Bryant-Denney Stadium Saturday afternoon following a short but well-attended parade celebrating the team’s 26-23 national championship win against Georgia on Jan. 8.
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Doug Jones ‘politically prudent’ in backing GOP funding plan, pundits say
Al.com – Jan. 20
Doug Jones split from his Democratic colleagues on Friday to vote for a continuing resolution backed by Republicans, in a move that political observers believe was “politically prudent.” … “As a political realist, I think his vote with the GOP was a smart move,” said William Stewart, professor emeritus of political sciences at the University of Alabama. “If he hadn’t, he would have been savagely attacked for letting the government shut down with ‘dire’ consequences for many Alabama citizens.”
The Trump Administration Is Scuttling a Rule That Would Save People From Dying of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Boise Weekly – Jan. 20
After Hurricane Irma hit Orlando, Florida last September, the local police got a desperate 911 call from a 12-year-old boy reporting that his mother and siblings were unconscious. Fumes overcame the first deputy who rushed to the scene … With the voluntary standard going nowhere, the CPSC decided it needed to conduct the manufacturers’ research and development for them. It sent out a proposal asking for engineers to try to solve the problem. The University of Alabama answered, and came up with a prototype for a safer generator.
A White House Out-Of-Office Message Blames Democrats For Holding The Government ‘Hostage’
Government Executive – Jan. 21
Have a message for the White House during the government shutdown? Get ready to hear some politicking … Joyce Vance, a former US attorney and professor of law at University of Alabama, says that the move probably just shows poor judgment, rather than a legal violation. “What’s so discouraging is that instead of working to solve the shutdown before government employees go to work Monday, the [White House] is focused on vilifying Democrats,” she said.
Quartz – Jan. 21
Campus sees progress for the performing arts
Crimson White – Jan. 21
The University of Alabama is in the final stage of planning a $60 million state-of-the-art performing arts center for the Department of Theatre and Dance. The Department of Theatre and Dance currently performs and rehearses in Rowand-Johnson Hall. The building holds a lot of the department’s history, but students have said they are ready for the change.
UA Transportation system grows with enrollment
Crimson White – Jan. 22
As students brave the cold to go to class, bus ridership has increased. “Typically it is every winter that we see a slight increase,” said James Knickrehm, associate director of transit for UA’s Transportation Services. Knickrehm said with every new semester there is an increase in ridership. New students who have transferred or come from abroad also factor into the increase. Because the number of people riding the bus has increased overall in the last few years, Knickrehm said, it is hard to pin the increase on one thing.
OTM Festival of Sacred Music marks 10th year
Hoover Sun – Jan. 19
On Feb. 11, Riverchase United Methodist Church will welcome the 10th annual Over the Mountain Festival of Sacred Music for their show, “An Unclouded Day.” … Dr. Andrew Minear, director of choral activities at the University of Alabama, will be the clinician for the 2018 performance, as well.
Town economic development director accepted into prestigious program
Summerville Journal-Scene (South Carolina) – Jan. 19
One of Summerville’s economic development leaders was recently accepted to attend a prestigious leadership program among dozens of peers in her career field nationwide … Neal Wade, the leading architect of the program and director of the University of Alabama’s Economic Development Academy said “each participant will return to their communities better prepared to create quality jobs, enhance local revenues and engage the community in active, broad-based economic development.”
UA study shows Alabama needs more State Troopers
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Jan. 19
A University of Alabama study recently showed the need for 1000 State Troopers. The Alabama State Trooper Association asked Governor Kay Ivey for $6 million to go toward hiring the state troopers needed.
University of Alabama launches program for economic development execs
Birmingham Business Journal – Jan. 22
The University of Alabama is leading a multi-university program for economic development leaders. The university is joined by Clemson University, the University of Southern Mississippi and Texas Christian University to form the Advanced Economic Development Leadership program.
Alabama Adapted Athletics celebrates grand opening of Stran-Hardin Arena
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 20
The Alabama Adapted Athletics officially opened its doors today to the public. The men and women of the wheelchair basketball teams celebrated their grand opening. After a successful ground-breaking for the new Alabama Adapted Athletics facility, the women and men’s wheelchair basketball teams celebrated their first games in the new facility.