Fourth of July holiday brings higher risk of fatal wrecks
Tuscaloosa News – July 2
Alabama averages more fatal crashes during the days surrounding Independence Day than the rest of the year, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at the University of Alabama.
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – July 2
WAFF 48 (Huntsville) – July 2
Are Women CFOs Less Prone to Financial Misreporting?
CFO.com – July 2
Over the years, CFO has reported on several studies concluding that women outperform men at key aspects of finance and business … “We did a back-of-the-envelope calculation of the overall cost of ‘cooking the books’ based on other research,” says University of Alabama associate professor Vishal Gupta, a co-author of the study.
An Alabama Woman Was Charged After Someone Else Killed Her Fetus. Critics Say New Laws Are ‘Criminalizing Pregnancy’
TIME – July 2
The prosecution of an Alabama woman who was charged in the death of her fetus after being shot by another woman has sparked a debate over the increasing regulation of pregnancy, especially in states trying to block abortions … Bryan Fair, a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, says the state’s laws taking a strong stance against abortion “can take on their own forms” in other cases.
ATT.net – July 2
UA PROFESSOR SHARES TIPS ON BUYING AND APPLYING SUNSCREEN
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – July 2
For many, the Fourth of July holiday means laying in the sun by the pool or at the beach. And to protect their skin from the suns rays, they depend on sunscreen. And, while many may think they can protect their skin by simply applying any sunscreen once they get outside, there are several things to keep in mind when purchasing and applying sunscreen. Dr. Alan Blum, from the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences, said there are some things to look at when depending on sun screen for safety.
Alabama-based true crime podcast ‘White Lies’ explores guilt, justice in examination of 54-year-old cold case
Montgomery Advertiser – July 2
It took more than 50 years for a breakthrough in the cold case of clergyman and civil rights activist Rev. James Reeb. The answer had always lived within Selma. “White Lies” — a National Public Radio podcast made by University of Alabama professors Chip Brantley and Andrew Beck Grace, which wrapped up its seven-episode run last week, explored the beating and murder of Reeb that happened days after Bloody Sunday in 1965.
Bama Dining to hold job fair July 8
Tuscaloosa News – July 2
Information about more than 100 jobs will be available during a July 8 hiring event in Tuscaloosa. The Tuscaloosa Career Center, 202 Skyland Drive, will host the event for Bama Dining from 1-4 p.m. July 8 … Bama Dining, a division of finance and operations at the University of Alabama, operates 16 food service locations for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Williams named to UA honor
Overton County (Livingston, Tennessee) – July 3
Addison Claire Williams, of Cookeville, was named to The University of Alabama President’s List for spring 2019. A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at UA were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Madison Courier (Kentucky) – July 2
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Red Hills Mississippi News – July 2
Madison County Record (Arkansas) – July 2
Rome News Tribune (Georgia) – July 2
Gotcha Reaches 100 Partnerships Nationwide
NewKerala.com – July 2
Gotcha announced reaching 100 e-mobility partnerships, 90pc of which are exclusive, with the addition of 11 college and university systems in the last 2 weeks … Gotcha’s roster of new exclusive partners includes: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA … University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.