UA looking to help with math teacher turnover in Tuscaloosa
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – March 26
Right now, the University of Alabama (UA) is looking to recruit math teachers in the Tuscaloosa area to participate in a new grant project. The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Alabama a $2.85 million grant for their master teacher fellowship program this summer. The goal is to boost math education in the Tuscaloosa area. And that starts with the teachers and improving their teaching skills when it comes to math.
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – March 26
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – March 26
The Silence of Human Trafficking
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – March 26
Victims of human trafficking are living among us often in silence. Many of these victims are either missing or forced to lie to their families. Researchers at the University of Alabama tell us that in 2017, more than half of the potential victims that were found in the state were minors.
The hypocritical media coverage of the New Zealand terror attacks
Calgary Herald (Canada) – March 26
Humanity has been shocked by the recent terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand that killed at least 50 people and left 50 wounded … A study by scholars at the University of Alabama and Georgia State University shows that terrorist attacks committed by Muslim extremists receive 357 per cent more U.S. media coverage than those committed by non-Muslims.
National Post – March 26
Middlesex County college student news for March 26, 2019
Connecticut Post – March 26
Local students enrolled during the 2018 fall term at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list, after achieving an academic record of 3.5 or above, or the president’s list, for achieving an academic record of 4.0 (all As).
Stamford Advocate – March 26
Norwalk Hour (Connecticut) – March 26
Middletown Press (Connecticut) – March 26
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS COMPETE FOR CHANCE AT $50,000 GRAND PRIZE TO START BUSINESS
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 26
Young entrepreneurs competed against one another and presented business ideas for the chance to win $50,000 to help them start their business … University of Alabama students and Tuscaloosa residents pitched business ideas at the third annual Edward K. Aldag Jr. Business Plan Competition on March 26. Young entrepreneurs competed against one another for the chance to win $50,000 toward starting their business.
West Hollywood Officially Welcomes Edward Ramirez as Sheriff’s Station Captain
Republish (Hollywood) – March 26
The City of West Hollywood is welcoming a new Captain to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station — the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has appointed law enforcement veteran Ed Ramirez as the station’s new Captain … He currently is completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership Studies through the
University of Alabama’s external degree program.
COMEDY FUNDRAISER AT WILHAGAN’S BENEFITS SECRET MEALS
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 26
Your laughter can support a good cause this week and help support the fight against childhood hunger … University of Alabama student and comedian Jacob Powell will open the comedy show followed by the headliner, Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson.
ALABAMA PROFESSOR EXPLAINS WHAT MUELLER INVESTIGATION CONCLUSION MEANS
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 26
Political Science Professor Allen Linken at the University of Alabama sat down with WVUA 23’s Lynn Brooks to discuss the Mueller investigation’s findings.
Severe weather workshop to be held Thursday
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 26
The workshop starts at 6:00. It’s free and open to the public. Guest presenters include experts from Tuscaloosa county and Alabama EME, the University of Alabama, and Southern Alabama’s red zone weather.
Environmental Film Festival
WAFF-NBC (Huntsville) – March 26
If you like short films and the environment, you’ll want to check out this cool event. It’s happening this Friday, March 29th at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur. Five short films about wildlife diseases and technology will be presented by students of the University of Alabama‘s Honors College film and environment class. An open discussion with the students and project organization wild south will follow after the films. The free event starts at 6 p.m.
Beyonce’s creative force (Live interview)
KQED-FM (PBS Radio) – March 26
Dr. Robin Boylorn, is an associate professor of interpersonal and intercultural communications at The University of Alabama. Her books include Sweet Water and Crunk Feminist.