Regions joins group focused on diversity and inclusion
Alabama Political Reporter – July 30
Regions Bank recently announced that the Fortune 500 company has joined a list of corporations and universities that pledge to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Birmingham-based Regions in June became the first financial institution in Alabama to join with the nonprofit organization CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, which runs the program. About 78 percent of CEO’s who responded to an end-of-year survey said the program had a positive impact on their companies’ diversity and inclusion, according to Fortune magazine. Regions is joined in the program by two other Alabama-based companies – Vulcan Materials Company and Protective Life Corporation – as well as The University of Alabama.
Could getting a Samoan tattoo boost your immune system?
ABC News – July 30
A US anthropologist is in Samoa to investigate how traditional tattooing could strengthen the immune systems of some Pacific Islanders, and help ward off disease and sickness. Christopher Lynn from The University of Alabama believes his research may shine a light on the hidden health benefits of some of the Pacific’s oldest customs. He is currently collecting data from the world famous Sulu’ape family who use hand tools to tap the pe’a, traditional tattoos for men, or malu, traditional tattoos for women.
Tuscaloosa to distribute extra dumpsters to help with UA student move-in garbage
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – July 29
City leaders want to keep moving day at The University of Alabama from littering the streets. The city will be bringing in nine extra dumpsters beginning this Saturday. They’ll be placed near student housing areas.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) — July 29
Should Irrigation-Fed Farming Increase in the Deep South?
Business Alabama – July 29
Irrigation-fed farming is not as commonplace as the average person probably thinks it is, especially not in the humid and wet South. Seventeen western states in the U.S. make up three-quarters of all irrigated farmed acres, and in California nearly half of all farmland is irrigated, according to the latest federal data. In contrast, only about 4 percent of farmland is irrigated in Alabama, but the state is also the fourth wettest in the nation. A study being conducted by University of Alabama researchers will take a look at whether more irrigation could lead to a more robust agriculture industry.
UA to implement Telehealth Network to combat opioids in Alabama
Fox 6 – July 29
The University of Alabama is addressing opioid abuse in four Alabama counties by developing a community care network set to increase prevention, treatment and recovery efforts, using a system called Teleecho. Teleecho allows clinics in the communities to use video and teleconferencing technology to connect with other care providers and researchers to talk about patient cases and better determine treatment. UA researchers tell us this will help providers maintain a more efficient and effective care network in underserved areas.
TVA and the University of Alabama prepares for future flooding
WHNT (Huntsville) – July 28
The Tennessee Valley Authority and The University of Alabama are teaming up to fill in the blanks of flood history in the Tennessee Valley. Lisa Davis is an associate professor of geography at The University of Alabama who says they’re digging into the earth to find the history of past floods.
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College Corner for July 27, 2019
Hudson County 360 (New York) – July 27
A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List. The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. Among the students are: Shannon Van Tassel of Chatham, President’s List; Alexandra Moak of East Nassau President’s List; Amy Ostroski of Red Hook, President’s List.