Univ of Alabama opens new storm shelter
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Aug. 14
Ken Horst opened the door and lead Fox6 News’ cameras into the newest storm shelter on the University of Alabama campus. “Safety is not just a priority for students, but for the University employees and its guests,” Horst, Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness at UA, said.
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Increasing Diversity on HBCU Campuses Often Leaves Blacks in Minority
Diverse – Aug. 14
Calli Norton is one happy college graduate. Not only did the lover of politics begin an exciting job in her field of study right after graduating West Virginia State University (WVSU) this spring, she’s working exactly where she wants – in Washington, D.C., the nation’s seat of government, public policy and power … Demographic changes in the community surrounding a school and high-quality specialty programs at an affordable price are other enticements to non-Black students, says Dr. Steve D. Mobley, Jr., an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Alabama who studies HBCUs.
University of Alabama hosts telescopic viewing of planets
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 15
The University of Alabama Department of Physics and Astronomy department will host a telescopic viewing session at 8 p.m. Wednesday to take advantage of this summer’s close approach of Mars. The public is invited to the free event, which should also provide good views of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn.
United Way sets $4 million goal
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 15
As the United Way of West Alabama on Tuesday announced a goal of $4 million for its annual fundraising campaign, the man leading the effort recalled the help he received to overcome a hearing impairment as a boy as he encouraged others to give … With the help of the University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band, Plaster, a financial adviser in Tuscaloosa, announced the campaign goal on Tuesday.
11 million share values with the outer right
Vartland (Norway) – Aug. 15
Just over five percent of the United States non-Latin American white population of 198 million share values and attitudes with the outer right, according to a recent survey from the University of Alabama … Three months before the important middle class in the US Congress, the researcher and the expert on right-wing extremism, George Hawley, attempted to reveal how much political impact force the outer right has.
UA Senior designs self-defense jewelry
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – Aug. 14
And while there is self-defense weaponry on the market, very few products are practical for integrating into the daily female lifestyle. That’s what inspired one University of Alabama student to create her own company, to better equip women. It’s fashion, with a purpose.
WATCH: University of Alabama Police Department completes lip sync battle featuring ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
Yellowhammer News – Aug. 14
Monday, The University of Alabama posted a video of their campus police department participating in a lip sync battle against Clemson University. UAPD chose “Sweet Home Alabama” as their song and, afterward, challenged all other SEC schools to join in on the competition.
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‘He’s still managed to take care of me’: Slain officer’s daughter gets college help from BPD
Al.com – Aug. 14
Caroline Bennett was just 4 years old when her police officer father died in a hail of gunfire at an Ensley drug house. But, even 14 years later, Officer Rob Bennett is still taking care of his baby girl … “I am incredibly indebted to, one, my dad for everything he’s done for me even 14 years after he passed away. He’s still managed to take care of me,” said 18-year-old Caroline, who graduated from Gardendale High School and soon moves to Tuscaloosa to attend the University of Alabama.
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Bama Cheerleaders bring cheer to patients at Children’s of Birmingham
WTVM-ABC (Columbus, Georgia) – Aug. 14
Two rivals are coming together to bring cheer to children. University of Alabama and Auburn University cheerleaders converged on Children’s of Alabama hospital, to spend time with patients and families. These visits are a part of Wells Fargo’s “Picks for Kids” program. That’s where the bank donates a thousand dollars, for each pass interception made by the Crimson Tide and Tigers.
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Activities welcome Alabama students to campus
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 14
University of Alabama’s annual Week of Welcome, a series of events for new and returning students, began last weekend and will continue through Aug. 28. The events are organized by University Programs are meant to promote friendship and unity.