Experts sees Tuscaloosa’s potential for growth
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 9
A University of Alabama researcher sees growth opportunities in logistics in the local economy. “Why not make Tuscaloosa the logistics center for Alabama and the U.S.?” said K.C. Conway, the director of research and corporate engagement with the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the University of Alabama. Conway said logistics — the coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities or supplies — and infrastructure in the manufacturing base are among the things that can power the growth of the local economy. His comments were part of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Chamber in Session: State of the Economy at the Embassy Suites in Tuscaloosa on Thursday. The breakfast presentation also featured Al Spencer, vice president of Economic Development and Public Policy at the chamber.
UA political science professor appears on “Christianity & The ‘Alt-Right’ Movement” panel at Georgetown University (Recorded Live)
CSPAN3 (National) – Nov. 8
George Hawley is associate professor of political science at the UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA. His research interests include religion, electoral behavior, political parties and the conservative movement in America. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Houston, and undergraduate degrees from Central Washington University. He’s best known for his book, “Making Sense of the Alt-Right” published by Columbia University Press in 2017.
UA to take part in EcoCar Challenge
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Nov. 8
Another EcoCar competition for UA engineering students. Students at Alabama will be tasked with transforming a 2019 Chevy Trailblazer into a hybrid autonomous vehicle, in layman’s terms, a green car that can drive itself. It’s part of a 12-school EcoCar mobility challenge.
PURE BARRE HOSTING FUNDRAISER FOR SECRET MEALS PROGRAM
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov. 8
A University of Alabama advertising and public relations class is teaming up with a local exercise business this week. Their goal? Ending childhood hunger. The first-ever Barre Hunger event will benefit Secret Meals for Hungry Children, an organization helping children who have difficulties getting enough to eat when school’s not in session. Each child in need can be provided enough food for every weekend during the school year for $140, and the event will be offering 100 percent of the proceeds toward Secret Meals.
STILLMAN CELEBRATES IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN AT 142ND FOUNDER’S DAY
WVUA (Tuscsaloosa) – Nov. 8
Celebrating over a centennial of firsts, Stillman College is celebrating its 142nd Founder’s Day and important women in Alabama. .. . . Lena’ Powe McDonald, the first African-American Miss Tuscaloosa and communications specialist at the University of Alabama, said that Stillman’s president has what it takes to bring the college forward. “The big thing is that she has the type of leadership skills that you need to be able move a college forward and that’s exciting,” said McDonald. “The fundraising efforts, the grants that they are receiving and the energy that’s on this campus is quite inspiring.”