University of Alabama Raises $224 Million
U.S. News – Oct. 22
The University of Alabama says it raised more than $224 million in gifts and pledges during 2017-18 school year. The school said in a news release the money came from more than 62,000 donors.
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 22
Bristol Herald Courier (Virginia) – Oct. 22
Middletown Press (Connecticut) – Oct. 22
NBC 3 (Chattanooga, Tennessee) – Oct. 22
Clay Center Dispatch (Kansas) – Oct. 22
Moulton Advertiser – Oct. 22
New Haven Register – Oct. 22
The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) – Oct. 22
Decatur Daily – Oct. 22
Houston Chronicle – Oct. 22
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 21
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – Oct. 18
Men in leadership gain from psychopathic behavior, women punished
Post Online Media – Oct. 22
People with psychopathic tendencies are slightly more likely to be a company boss, but a new study finds men are allowed a pass for those inclinations while women are punished … “Aggressive behavior is seen as more prototypical of men, and so people allow more displays of that kind of behavior without social sanctions,” said Dr. Peter Harms, associate professor of management at The University of Alabama. “If women behave counter to gender norms, it seems like they get punished for it more readily.”
Public Service News (Australia) – Oct. 22
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Media Indonesia – Oct. 22
Human Trafficking in Alabama
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Oct. 21
So just how bad is the problem? The University of Alabama School of Social Work found 617 potential victims of human trafficking statewide in 2017. Chris Lim, the university’s human trafficking project director says more than half of them were minors. Worse, he says, that’s only about 10 percent of the victims actually out there.
WAFF-NBC (Huntsville) – Oct. 21
AU, UA team up for $2M project to make diesel fuel burn cleaner
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 20
Auburn University researchers are working on a bio-based additive to make diesel fuel burn cleaner as part of a $2 million U.S. Department of Energy project that will see researchers at the University of Alabama help test the blend. The $2 million project led by Auburn is part of about $10 million in funding from the DOE for the co-optimization of engines and fuels. The department is providing $80 million for 42 projects to support advanced vehicles technologies research.
Joyce Vance discusses Russian meddling in elections (Live Interview)
MSNBC – Oct. 20
With me now, former U.S. Attorney in Alabama and professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, Joyce Vance. She is also an MSNBC contributor. Joyce, how significant is this charge just 17 days now before the midterms?
UA hosts Opioid Epidemic Forum
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Oct. 18
Researchers at the University of Alabama want the community to get involved in this fight to stop the drug abuse. The University of Alabama is hosting an expert panel on the prescription opioid epidemic that impacts people across the state but also folks living right here in Tuscaloosa. UA researchers say doctor shopping, and too much over prescribing for short term pain is a big part of the opioid abuse problem. Lawyers, law enforcement, policy experts, drug task officials and medical doctors will all discuss possible solutions to the growing opioid issues plaguing our area.
Habitat for Humanity Homes survive hurricane winds
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – Oct. 20
The Habitat Tuscaloosa homes are also built to that same standard, but go a step even further by adding a tornado safe room in every home. This summer, the University of Alabama College of Engineering tested the safe room walls by firing wooden 2x4s out of a cannon into a safe room wall. Habitat for Humanity in Tuscaloosa has built 74 homes for families in west Alabama.
Local student finalist in prestigious science competition
Gainesville.com (Florida) – Oct. 22
Gainesville High School freshman Janani Kumeran is just one of 30 finalists in the 2018 Broadcom MASTERS competition, one of the most prestigious science competitions in the nation … Michael Childs of Gainesville, Connor Davis of the city of Alachua, Morgan Gibbs of Keystone Heights and Erin Hogue of Ocala graduated this summer from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama team travels to Tokyo, seeks stronger bonds with Japanese companies
Yellowhammer News – Oct. 22
Business leaders from across Alabama are participating in an international conference in Tokyo this week that aims to broaden economic and cultural ties between seven Southeastern states and Japan … Alabama-based officials from Japanese companies such as Toyota, Daikin and Yorozu are also included in the delegation. AIDT, the Alabama Department of Labor and the University of Alabama’s Center for Economic Development are represented as well.
HOT DOG CONTEST RAISES AWARENESS FOR ALABAMA’S HUNGRY CHILDREN
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 22
For many people, they never have to think where their next meal will come from. However, a hot dog eating contest looked to raise awareness on childhood hunger, a reality for many across Alabama. One in three children in Alabama don’t know where their next meal will come from. The University of Alabama Public Relations students hosted a hot dog eating contest, which helped raise awareness about childhood hunger across Alabama.
2018 Texas Rose Parade: The Duchesses & their escorts
East Texas Matters – Oct. 19
Tyler, Texas is the “Rose Capital of America” and along with that comes the Texas Rose Festival. Held every year in Tyler, the 85th anniversary celebration’s theme is “Rock the Rose.” … Miss Chace Bullard will be escorted by Mr. James Beuerlein. Bullard attends The University of Alabama and is a member of hte Pi Beta Phi sorority.
University of Alabama Athletics’ Halloween Extravaganza is Monday
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 22
The University of Alabama Athletics Department’s 16th annual Halloween Extravaganza will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility adjacent to Coleman Coliseum.
UA Million Dollar Band performs in Chattanooga
WDEF-CBS (Chattanooga, Tennessee) – Oct. 19
The Million Dollar Band performs in Chattanooga. The University of Alabama marching band performed at Finley Stadium this afternoon. They played Aretha Franklin music. They’re doing this as they make their way to what many people consider a rivalry football game.
WRCB-NBC (Chattanooga, Tennessee) – Oct. 19
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Paul W. “Bear” Bryant Museum celebrates 30th Anniversary
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – Oct. 19
It’s been 30 years since the Bryant Museum opened in Tuscaloosa. The tribute, on the campus of the University of Alabama, honors one of the school’s most legendary coaches. But the museum doesn’t just honor him. It also focuses on the players and coaches who helped the team be great.
Alabama Secretary of State visits UA
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 16
The November 6th general election will take place in just a few weeks and, Secretary of State John Merrill was on the University of Alabama campus today. He encouraged students to be involved in our election.