Scottsdale alumna named PR Student of the Year
Scottsdale Independent – March 27
PRWeek has named Alana Doyle of Scottsdale, a senior in the department of advertising and public relations at The University of Alabama, as its Public Relations Student of the Year.
Study proves: Tattoos are healthy – and that’s why
MSN.com – March 28
Researchers at the University of Alabama have found something surprising in a study! Anyone who decides on a t attoo knows: it lasts forever. It is all the more important that the colors that are stung under the skin are non-toxic and the needles hygienic.
University of Alabama Announces Grant to Aid Math Teachers
Center for Digital Education – March 27
The University of Alabama has earned a $2.85 million grant from the National Science Foundation that will provide support for math teachers in Tuscaloosa city and county schools.
As More Schools Aid Foster Students, Data on Results Needed, Researchers Say
Youth Today – March 28
Youth in foster care face a multitude of barriers when it comes to higher education. How will they pay for room, board, books and tuition? Who will help them complete applications and other paperwork? And where will they live over the summer? … A handful of colleges have begun hosting summer programs to introduce foster youth to college life. The University of Alabama invites high school students to live in dormitories at its Tuscaloosa campus for a week and participate in activities like public speaking workshops, canoe trips and ACT Prep classes.
Join Wild South in Decatur for film festival
Moulton Advertiser – March 28
Wild South has partnered with the University of Alabama’s Honors College Film and the Environment Class to present a film festival at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur on Friday, March 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
MBA Program ranked 26th in U.S.
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – March 27
The University of Alabama’s MBA program making a big move in new rankings out today from U.S. News and world report. The program now ranks 26th among public institutions and 50th overall.
ALABAMA STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT MARKETING WITH VIDEO GAME STREAMING SERVICE
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 27
As the multi-million dollar industry of esports continues to grow globally, students at the University of Alabama are working through a class to organize their own events and learn how to be successful in the expanding industry.
New Color Changing Materials Discovered for Chemical Threat Detection
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service – March 27
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD — A plume of unidentified smoke fills the air ahead of ground units on the battlefield. Immediately, a gray drone deploys, navigating the atmosphere to investigate the plume. As the drone returns, it’s no longer gray … The materials are currently being developed into films, coatings, and ultra-lightweight portable chemical sensors. Dr. Soliz is also collaborating with physicists and engineers at the University of Alabama to develop and incorporate the materials into chemical sensing prototypes.
Black Warrior Film Festival coming to Tuscaloosa
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 27
There will be multiple film showings, a networking lunch, workshops with industry professionals and an awards ceremony. It will be Friday and Saturday, spread out between Reese Phifer Hall and the Ferguson Center on the UA campus, and the Bama Theatre downtown. It’s free and open to the public. For the full schedule visit blackwarriorfilmfest.com.
Dance Alabama! engages Tuscaloosa community
Crimson White – March 28
Dance is an artistic expression with the body. It can be free or precisely choreographed, emotive or controlled. But for one organization, it is even more than that. Dance is what makes a group of performers into a family, one that serves its community with its gifts … Dance Alabama! is a student-led organization dedicated to giving members performance and outreach opportunities through dance.