Job market in Alabama booming
WERC-FM (Birmingham) – Dec. 5
The job market in our state is booming. The University of Alabama Center for Business and Economic Research says thousands of jobs have come to the state this year. They say opportunities are the best they’ve seen in the last decade. Huntsville and Hoover are the two cities in the state leading the rest in job growth.
The Alt-Right’s Moment Has Come and Gone
The American Conservative – Dec. 6
The Alt-Right will continue to be the subject of books and articles for the foreseeable future. As the most effective recent manifestation of white nationalism in the United States, it warrants serious and sober analysis. (George Hawley is assistant professor of Political Science at the University of Alabama.)
UA looking for children to be involved in Autism theater program
WERC-FM (Birmingham) – Dec. 5
The University of Alabama looking for a few special actors the. SENSE Theatre helps those with autism learn social skills through acting.
Women CEOs More Likely to Be Fired Than Their Male Counterparts
Connecticut Business and Industry Association – Dec. 5
Women CEOs are much more likely than male CEOs to be dismissed, even when the women are performing well, according to new research from the University of Alabama.
Marillyn Hewson of Lockheed Martin May Be Trump’s Pick for UN Envoy
Pass Blue – Dec. 5
Marillyn Hewson, the head of Lockheed Martin Corporation, is the latest name to surface as a potential successor to Nikki Haley, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, according to a diplomat there.
Legislative members want to tackle infrastructure funding problem
News Live – Dec. 5
Damaged roads and worn down bridges are problems counties leaders have tried to fix for years …Justice Smyth with the University of Alabama said over the last year various stakeholders have held meetings with various stakeholders including elected officials, industry experts and business advocates.
Daily Heralds – Dec. 5
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Student relishes time at ‘most magical place on earth’
Dubois County Herald (Indiana) – Dec. 6
Priscilla Olson of Jasper is currently living out one of her dreams. The 19-year-old University of Alabama sophomore is participating in the Disney College Program, a highly competitive internship program.
Busy week for holiday events in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 6
- Begun in 1969 by University of Alabama School of Music professors Fred Prentice and Steve Sample, “Hilaritas” takes its name from a Greek word interpreted loosely as “to live joyfully.” Choral director Prentice and jazz studies professor Sample created new arrangements of contemporary and classical of holiday music.