Spilling The Secret To A Mako Shark’s Speed
Forbes – March 5
Two big eyes lock onto the animal it hopes to have in its jaws soon. There is an explosion of movement as the predator pursues their prey, with both performing acrobatic feats that would be graceful were it not for this being a life-or-death battle … this isn’t the ‘secret sauce’ to their speed. Aeronautical engineer Amy Lang of the University of Alabama and her team were interested in seeing just how these sharks pull off being so fast and began looking at their skin.
Dive Photo Guide – March 5
EP Root – March 5
New Atlas – March 4
F3 News – March 4
24 Australia – March 4
TWO UA STUDENTS HOST FIRST MILLENNIAL MOVE MAKERS CONFERENCE
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 4
Creative minds on the University of Alabama campus came together to network at the first Millennial Move Makers conference. Influencers, entrepreneurs and other creative minds gathered at the Ferguson Student Center … Among the marchers in attendance, the University of Alabama’s Afro American Gospel Choir made an appearance alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson and other political celebrity speakers.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Fuel Tax Hike for Infrastructure Plan
Transport Topics – March 4
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proposed a 10-cent increase to the state’s fuel tax as part of her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan to generate money for transportation projects … A 2019 report from the University of Alabama’s Transportation Institute and Transportation Policy Research Center found that cars and trucks put approximately 69 billion miles on the state’s roadways every year.
Sec. Canfield: ‘Rebuild Alabama’ will solidify economic development gains
Yellowhammer News – March 4
Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said today that infrastructure improvements financed by Governor Kay Ivey’s “Rebuild Alabama” plan would help the state’s economic development team sustain momentum as it seeks to recruit high-caliber jobs and companies … Experts from the Alabama Transportation Institute at the University of Alabama noted in a January 2019 report that inflation, greater fuel efficiency and rising road construction costs have eroded the purchasing power of the fuel tax over time.
At 97, Vicksburg woman becomes oldest-ever to graduate from University of Alabama
Vicksburg Post (Mississippi) – March 2
The early 1940s were a turbulent and uncertain time for Americans, as the strains of World War II required men and women to serve beyond their traditional roles and make extraordinary sacrifices … In 1943, Frances Gammon, a first-generation college student from a farming family of 10 children in Fort Deposit, was nearing completion of her education degree at the University of Alabama.
Newsmakers: March 5
Reading Eagle (Pennsylvania) – March 4
Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that Viola L. Acoff and John Hart have been appointed to the company’s board of directors. The Carpenter board now consists of 12 members, 11 of whom are independent directors. Dr. Acoff is associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Alabama College of Engineering, a position she has held since 2014.
What’s the Best College Town in Each State? This Unbelievable Map Ends All Debates
Fan Buzz – March 4
What makes a college town great? Better yet, what makes it special? Is it the school, the sports teams everyone cheers for, or both? There are so many metrics to make a case for several places across the country, and now we have the final answer … Best College Towns in Every State (Overall Ranking) Alabama — Tuscaloosa, University of Alabama (33); Alaska — Anchorage, University of Alaska Anchorage (49); Arizona — Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University (35).
UA President releases statement concerning Lee County Tornado victims
WAAY-ABC (Huntsville) – March 4
The University of Alabama’s president released a statement earlier today. Stuart Bell said, “Hearts are heavy” on campus. He went on to say, “The UA family is eager to extend love, care and support during the painful recovery and beyond.”
UA Athletics plans to honor Lee County tornado victims at basketball game
WAAY-ABC (Huntsville) – March 4
Alabama Athletic Director Greg Bryne sent out this tweet. It says The University of Alabama will do something tomorrow night in Coleman Coliseum to honor the victims of the deadly storm. He hasn’t said what that’s going to be yet.
Lakeside trio attend UA’s Capstone Leadership Academy
Eufaula Tribune – March 5
Three sophomores from the Lakeside School attended the University of Alabama Capstone Leadership Academy.