University of Alabama’s business college to celebrate 100 years in 2019
Alabama News Center – Jan. 27
The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business is celebrating 100 years of transforming business in 2019. The upcoming centennial will feature several special initiatives aimed at helping alumni and friends relive the rich history of Culverhouse while showcasing its plans for the future.
Business Alabama – Jan. 28
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Grant expands University of Alabama professor’s human-computer interaction research
Yellowhammer News – Jan. 27
A University of Alabama computer science professor has received a grant to better understand how K-12 students in the Alabama Black Belt perceive human-computer interaction.
The power of stories
Spektrum (Germany) – Jan. 26
Stories help us to make abstract things tangible. The problem: What is enthralling told and fits well into our world view, we hardly question. Imposters therefore often have an easy time … Kyun Soo Kim and Yorgo Pasadeos of the University of Alabama were able to prove this by presenting a lengthy article on the pill thereafter to nearly 250 subjects, which was available in three different versions, Who received which version, was drawn before the beginning of the experiment.
Using phones for dorms or dining access at Temple, the first school here with student ID tech
Philadelphia Inquirer – Jan. 28
For the last few weeks, Naomi Abrahams’ life has been just a little bit easier than that of her fellow Temple University students … Just three other schools in the country have adopted the technology so far: Duke University, the University of Alabama, and the University of Oklahoma began their programs as partnerships with Apple last fall.
ENTREPRENEUR FACILITY OPENS IN TUSCALOOSA
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 25
The EDGE, a center for entrepreneurship and innovation has been hailed as one of the most exciting centers in the region. It now sits in a brand new facility in Tuscaloosa … The EDGE comes as part of a joint partnership between the City of Tuscaloosa, the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and the University of Alabama.
Dothan community members come together for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
WTVY (Dothan) – Jan. 27
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and members of the Ruth Remnant Ministry and Temple Emanu-El made sure Dothan took notice. The United Nations organized the holiday and set it for January 27th in honor of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. The event featured a guest speaker from the University of Alabama, who mentioned how ethnic relations in the world today could still use some improvement.
Cincinnati now part of national study to help communities prevent veteran suicide
Cincinnati Enquirer – Jan. 25
With 24 years in the Air Force including tours of duty in Afghanistan, Rusty Mardis says he knows the pain and isolation that is fueling a nationwide increase in the numbers of military veterans dying by suicide … The study, Operation Deep Dive, is run through the nonprofit America’s Warrior Partnership working with researchers from the University of Alabama. Funding of $2.9 million comes from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation.
INSPIRATIONS FROM THE PAST: DESIGNS INSPIRED BY HOLOCAUST VICTIM
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 25
Kaitlyn Sarao, a University of Alabama student studying apparel design, came into WVUA 23’s studio to talk about their upcoming show with a unique inspiration.
Women CEOs are more likely to be dismissed, even when the company is doing well
Latest Nigerian News – Jan. 25
Women CEOs are 45% more likely to be dismissed than men CEOs, a new study finds. Even when a firm is performing well, women are more likely to be dismissed from the CEO position. The researchers think that may be the result of implicit gender bias. Women who sit at the top of the corporate hierarchy have, presumably, shattered a piece of the proverbial glass ceiling. But research suggests that even women CEOs may still face obstacles to success. According to a new study by Vishal K. Gupta at the University of Mississippi, Sandra C. Mortal at the University of Alabama, Sabatino Silveri at the University of Memphis, Minxing Sun at Clemson University, and Daniel B. Turban at the University of Missouri CEOs who are women are more likely to be dismissed than CEOs who are men.
UA Law School holds Frank M. Johnson Symposium
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 25
The University of Alabama School of Law hosted a symposium today, to honor the life and legacy of judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Judge Johnson was a federal court district judge in Montgomery from 1955 until his death in 1999. He was famous for dozens of landmark rulings that virtually desegregated all state institutions in Alabama, plus securing voter rights for all of Alabama’s citizens.
OLLI to hold lecture on Alabama’s Political History
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 25
Sharon Shelton with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute stopped by the studio to talk about their upcoming events. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will be hosting a lecture about Alabama’s political history. John Archibald, a columnist for AL.com and the Birmingham News, will be speaking at the event. The event will be held at the Hoover Public Library on Jan. 30 from 1-3 p.m. and is free to the public.
UA Culverhouse College of Business EMBA transforming leaders. gas yourself in car
Gas and Electricity – Jan. 27
The award recognizes graduates of the UA EMBA Program who have had, or continue to have, a significant impact on the program. In selecting the recipient, the EMBA Alumni Network Board consider overall contribution and promotion of the EMBA Program, efforts to help other EMBA alumni, the longevity of engagement and involvement in enhancing the program experience for students and faculty.
What Roger Stone’s indictment tells us about Mueller Investigation (Live Interview)
MSNBC – Jan. 25
Trump’s longtime confidant Roger Stone was arrested in a dramatic pre-dawn raid and now stands indicted in Robert Mueller’s probe. What we can learn from Mueller’s latest move with Joyce Vance, Frank Figliuzzi, Jeremy Bash, & Philip Rucker.
Filling in key blanks in the Trump-Russia timeline (Live interview)
MSNBC – Jan. 25
NYT’s Mike Schmidt, former US attorney Joyce Vance, former Chief of staff at the CIA Jeremy Bash, former DOJ spox Matt Miller, Axios’ Jonathan Swan, and former Rep. Donna Edwards on the series of events that lead to the indictment of former Trump associate Roger Stone.
Why the indictment against Roger tone is “air tight” (Live interview)
MSNBC – Jan. 27
Joyce Vance comments on the indictment of Roger Stone.
Collusion or Conspiracy: Here’s What We Know About the Mueller Case
New York Times – Jan. 26
The indictment unsealed Friday against President Trump’s longtime adviser Roger J. Stone Jr. raised anew the perennial question about the Russia investigation: Will any Trump associate be charged for what Mr. Trump loves to refer to as collusion? … “It’s can’t just be cause and effect, there has to be some type of agreement — whether explicit or implicit — that shows they were working together and prosecutors would have to have the evidence to prove that beyond a reasonable doubt,” said Joyce Vance, a professor of law at the University of Alabama and former United States attorney.
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EXPERIENCING DEMENTIA THROUGH VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 25
A California company has utilized virtual reality technology, giving people a simulated experience of what it is like to live with dementia. CEO of Embodied Labs Carrie Shaw spoke with University of Alabama Honors students about this technology at Caring Days. When using a special headset, the Embodied Labs’ program lets people see and hear what it’s like to have dementia.
Seth Rains to participate in UA program
Sand Mountain Reporter – Jan. 25
University of Alabama student Seth Rains, of Albertville, will participate in UA’s Cooperative Education Program for spring 2019. Rains will be working at ESG Heil Environmental.
UA announces graduation list for summer 2018
Sand Mountain Reporter – Jan. 25
The University of Alabama awarded some 1,342 degrees during its summer commencement Aug. 4.
UA sets date for A-Day
WAFF-NBC (Huntsville) – Jan. 26
The University of Alabama announced Friday that the 2019 Golden Flake A-Day spring football game will be played on Saturday, April 13, at 1 p.m. television coverage will be announced at a later date. The annual A-Day game is the 15th and final practice of the spring and takes place at Bryant-Denny stadium.
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19 young ladies step into society as debutantes
Northwest Arkansas Democrat – Jan. 27
Nineteen young women were presented to society Dec. 28 at the Country Club of Little Rock’s 2018 Debutante Presentation … Conley Grayson Norris, daughter of Becky and Dr. Brian Norris. She is a junior at the University of Alabama.