UA to implement telehealth network to combat opioids in 4 Alabama counties
ABC 33/40 – July 21
A new program is addressing the opioid problem in parts of west Alabama. University of Alabama researchers will use a $200,000 dollar federal grant for a telehealth network to help fight opioid addiction and deaths. The group will work in Franklin, Marion, Walker and Winston counties. The program will assess what’s going on in the area and recommend improvements.
The Tuscaloosa News – July 22
CBS 42 – July 21
NBC 13 – July 21
WVUA – July 21
WSFA-NBC (Montgomery) – July 21
WDFX-Fox (Dothan) – July 21
WHNT (Huntsville) – July 21
The News Courier (Athens) – July 21
West Plains Daily Quill (West Plains, Mo.) – July 21
WRCB-ABC (Chattanooga, Tenn.) – July 21
Dothan Eagle – July 21
AP – July 21
Doug Jones faces uphill battle for reelection in Alabama
Washington Times – July 22
When Democratic Sen. Doug Jones seeks reelection in Alabama next year, he could be running against his own party as much as his GOP opponent. . . . “The biggest factor regarding this race, I believe, is Donald Trump’s presence on the ticket,” said Richard Fording, a professor in the political science department at the University of Alabama. “With Trump actually on the ticket in 2020, I expect Democratic turnout to be high — largely due to the desire to cast a vote against Trump.” . . . “Party identification is a powerful force, and in that regard the GOP has a clear advantage in Alabama,” said George Hawley, a professorial colleague of Mr. Fording’s at the University of Alabama. “Jones is not in the Senate because he ran an amazing campaign. He is there because he had an exceptionally bad opponent in Roy Moore. If the Republicans nominate a competent candidate with no major scandals to run against Jones, it will be their race to lose.”
“The Boat People” wins 2019 Harper Lee prize given by UA law school
The Tuscaloosa News – July 21
Sharon Bala’s book “The Boat People” has won the 2019 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. “It’s an absolute honor to learn that ‘The Boat People’ has won the 2019 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction,” Bala said in a statement released by the University of Alabama. “Writing this novel was a meditation on empathy. My greatest hope is that it has the same effect on readers.” Bala will receive the award, which is given by the University School of Law and the American Bar Association Journal, at an Aug. 29 ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Bala will be honored with a signed special edition of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
UA Adapted Athletics
WVUA – July 21
The sport is more than just a game. It’s a movement, it’s an opportunity, and for some, it’s a safe haven and The University of Alabama gets to play a big part in it. Over the past few years the university’s adapted athletics program has hosted a wheelchair basketball camp for young athletes. Sarah Maynard, a senior member of the wheelchair basketball team at UA, takes part in this camp every year as a coach and a mentor.
UA Law Professor Joyce Vance discusses Mueller’s testimony – Live Interview
MSNBC (National) – July 21
Joining the conversation now University of Alabama law professor and MSNBC contributor Joyce Vance. Joyce, it’s great to see you in person, no less, here in Washington. Great to see you.
Update on Bryant-Denny Renovations
CBS 42 – July 20 & 21
It’s been almost a year since the crimson standard was announced at The University of Alabama. …Crimson Standard was announced back in August of last year, tonight we caught up with Alabama officials who gave us an update, “I can’t wait” Bobby Bragg with the Chamber of Commerce is eager about the new features inside Bryant-Denny Stadium…We learned that the plan for renovating Bryant-Denny stadium has changed significantly since being announced in August which now includes the expansion of multiple seating areas to three new club spaces and the addition of 3,826 new premium seats, new skyboxes on the east level and west side founders suites. A relocated press box, improvements to all team areas including the locker room tunnel, renovated recruiting areas, expanded concourses to allow for better traffic flow as all fans enter and exit the stadium, plus renovated concession areas and main concourses.
COLLEGE NEWS: July 21, 2019
Tuscaloosa News – July 21
The Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Program recognizes the best research activity conducted by undergraduate students at the University of Alabama. Undergraduate students who have conducted significant scholarly research are nominated by faculty and staff research directors. The recipients and their nominators were recognized at a luncheon during UA’s Honors Week.
Goals, Pride & Achievements
Terre Haute (Indiana) Tribune Star – July 21
Two Terre Haute students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa were named to the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The President’s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students Shelby Taylor andHeidi Mattick.
The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) – July 21
Sentinel Record (Hot Springs, Arkansas) –July 21
Peninsula Daily News (Port Angeles, Washington) – July 21
Jacksonville (North Carolina) Daily News – July 21
Americus (Georgia) Times-Recorder – July 21
Le Cercle de Bacchus to introduce debutantes at Champagne Brunch
Baton Rouge Advocate – July 21
Sandra Shaw is the granddaughter of Sandra Partlow and the late Richard Pride Jr., and Mary and Robert Shaw. She is a graduate of University High School and attends the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where she is majoring in psychology with a focus in neuroscience and is a member of Kappa Delta sorority.
Culinary Contest
Tuscaloosa News – July 20 (Photo/caption, print edition only)
Paul Kerr works on his recipe at Capstone Village as he competes in a cooking competition called Capstone Village Chops, styled on a popular television show, Friday, July 19. Contestants had 45 minutes to prepare an appetizer and a main dish using three mandatory ingredients: heart of palm, flaming hot Cheetos and chicken tenders.