United Way surpasses $4 million fundraising goal
Tuscaloosa News – Jan. 22
The United Way of West Alabama surpassed its goal of $4 million for its 2018 fundraising campaign … The University of Alabama set a record for its annual drive in support of the campaign by collecting $469,483.
SIUE’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon echoes with ‘Fierce Urgency of Now’
Edwardsville Intelligencer (Illinois) – Jan. 23
- Christine Taylor, PhD, vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Alabama, witnessed a cross burning in her neighborhood; was among the first to integrate an all-white elementary school at the age of 5; and was welcomed and empowered by her white first-grade teacher to learn and succeed.
Illinois Business Journal – Jan. 23
Laredo Morning Times (Texas) – Jan. 23
Event honors legacy of judge who helped desegregate South
Tuscaloosa News – Jan. 23
The public is invited to attend a symposium honoring the legacy of an Alabama federal judge whose rulings helped desegregate the South. The Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Centennial Symposium is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the Bedsole Moot Courtroom at the University of Alabama’s law school, 101 Paul W. Bryant Drive. People can register to attend at www.law.ua.edu/judgejohnson.
WSFA-NBC (Montgomery) – Jan. 23
UA Center for Economic Development holds book drive for the Black Belt
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 23
The University of Alabama’s Center for Economic Development is holding a book drive for schools in the Black Belt. The department says that many of their libraries are under-funded. Folks can donate gently used books or new books. Their goal is to raise about 30,000 books for students in K-12 schools in the Black Belt.
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Jan. 24
U.S. Space & Rocket Center was Alabama’s most visited tourism attraction in 2018
WTVY (Huntsville) – Jan. 23
More than 849,981 people visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville last year, ranking it first among state attractions that charge admission, state tourism officials said. The Birmingham Zoo ranked second with 543,090 and the Huntsville Botanical Garden was third with 353,841 … University of Alabama home football games played at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa had the highest attendance for sports destinations with 609,250, followed by 591,236 at Auburn University.
Reese’s Senior Bowl celebrates 70th all-star game
Lagniappe Mobile – Jan. 23
On Jan. 7, 1950, the first Senior Bowl all-star game kicked off in Jacksonville. Auburn’s Travis Tidwell was named the Most Valuable Player as he threw for two touchdowns in a 22-13 win for the South squad … The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band will perform in pregame and halftime festivities for the seventh time.
Student parents adjust education to fit family needs
Crimson White – Jan. 24
A nursing major at Shelton State Community College and a former biology student at The University of Alabama, Amanda Daidone credits her change in career path to the birth of her son, Sam … The UA Title IX office provides accommodations for pregnant students as well. Beth Howard, Title IX coordinator, said they aim to help these students fulfill their responsibilities and succeed in their courses.
PAYING FOR UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Edmit – Jan. 23
The University of Alabama Office of Financial Aid has financial aid advisors available as well as a staffed computer lab to help students navigate the financial aid process.
2016 Brewster Graduate Allison McCarthy Making a Name for Herself in the Astronomy Community
Hamlet Hub (New York) – Jan. 23
Allison McCarthy graduated from Brewster High School just a few years ago, but she is already making a name for herself in the astronomy community. The 2016 Brewster graduate is currently studying Astrophysics and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Ford, XG Sciences Go Under the Hood with Graphene
R and D Mag – Jan. 23
While graphene could be used to improve the strength and mechanical properties of a variety of automotive parts, it is not yet fully economically viable for most applications … Also, in 2017, a research team from the University of Alabama successfully fabricated a lighter Chevrolet Camaro car hood using graphene.
KuwaitiVlogger chases perfection on YouTube
Crimson White – Jan. 24
Imagine being 20 years old, moving to a foreign country to work toward a degree, only to push it to the wayside. Instead, devoting 20-plus hours a week to perfect a craft becomes the utmost priority … That is often the harsh reality for someone with their eyes set on a career in acting or music. But Salman Alotaibi, a junior majoring in civil engineering, is not an actor or musician. This is Alotaibi’s life as a YouTuber.
Students capitalize on self-employment opportunities
Crimson White – Jan. 24
As a way to generate some extra income, some students have created their own self-employment opportunities stemming from their best ideas or skills. Here are some ways seniors have made work for themselves on the side during their time at the University.
Faculty help students gain real-world job experience
Crimson White – Jan. 24
Internships and co-ops allow students to gain experience in the fields they’re interested in, and some University departments such as the journalism, accounting and engineering departments are especially helpful in assisting students in landing those internships and co-ops.