University of Alabama rated as elite research institution
Yellowhammer News – Dec. 18
The Carnegie Foundation listed the University of Alabama among the top doctoral research universities in the nation in its new classifications released this week, joining Auburn University.
Birmingham Business Journal – Dec. 18
Santa visits children at RISE
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – Dec. 18
Santa making an early visit today to say hello to some very special kids. Straight from the North Pole, St. Nick made a visit to the RISE school on the University of Alabama campus. Every year Santa comes to visit children put smiles on their faces. Teachers tell us Santa’s visit is always a fun time for the students.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Dec. 18
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Dec. 18
CAN TATTOOS REALLY PROTECT YOU FROM A COLD?
Sohomen (Germany) – Dec. 18
There it is again, this nasty season, where everyone around us seems to be permanently cold. In the office, handkerchiefs are traded as hot commodities and at home, nothing works without a large bowl of ginger and lemon … Christopher Lynn of the University of Alabama claims that tattoos can protect against colds.
The Alt-Right Downturn
Slate – Dec. 18
In flooding social media with racist sentiments and frog memes, the alt-right is practically asking to get banned from the internet … Hawley is a professor of politics at the University of Alabama and the author of The Alt-Right: What Everyone Needs to Know.
Girl Scouts honor female role models at One Smart Cookie Celebration
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 18
Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama on Tuesday hosted the West Alabama One Smart Cookie Celebration at the Tuscaloosa River Market … Kagendo Mutua, professor in the University of Alabama’s College of Education, with emphasis in severe and profound disabilities and transitions. She’s co-founder and director of Crossing Points, a tiered system assisting students with disabilities, a collaboration between UA and Tuscaloosa city and county schools.
2 appointed to vacant seats on Birmingham City Council
Al.com – Dec. 18
Following interviews on Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council made appointments to the vacant District 1 and District 6 seats … Crystal Smitherman is a law student at the University of Alabama School of Law. She most recently served as an intern at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Crystal Smitherman is the daughter of state Sen. Rodger Smitherman.
On this day in Alabama history: University of Alabama was created
Alabama News Center – Dec. 18
The University of Alabama was established on Dec. 18, 1820, through an act of the Alabama Legislature. Tuscaloosa was chosen as the site for the new university on Dec. 29, 1827.
UA football players help less fortunate families by delivering beds
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – Dec. 18
We’re just one week away from Christmas, and a few University of Alabama football players are giving some families an early Christmas gift.
Alabama lawmaker proposes bill to keep people with suicidal tendencies from buying a gun
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – Dec. 18
Farley says a professor at the University of Alabama approached him with the idea and this self-imposed restriction is already available in a few other states. Farley hopes to get the support of the NRA.
Rock the South looking at different properties for new venue
Cullman Times (Payment required) – Dec. 18
In a study conducted by the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research, the 2017 Rock the South was found to have made a $10.1 million local economic impact, with 121 new jobs and more than $200,000 in sales tax revenue.