Watch out for these summer bugs, Alabama
Yellowhammer – July 31
Alabama is one of the most biodiverse states in the nation, and bugs play a tremendous part in the circle of life here. That’s according to Dr. John Abbott, chief curator and director of museum research and collections for The University of Alabama Museums. Abbott said most of Alabama’s more than 20,000 arthropod species – invertebrates with segmented bodies and jointed limbs such as insects and spiders – don’t cause problems for people. But some can, and summer is the most likely time for humans and arthropods to clash.
Not an unreasonable fear: Mass shootings like Gilroy Garlic Festival more numerous, deadly
USA Today – July 31
Sunday’s mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival is only the latest in the United States’ expanding list of attacks by disgruntled men that leave death and destruction in their wake. In an instant, an event mostly known for family fun, live music and garlic ice cream became linked to horror and sorrow – the latest sign of how randomized gun violence is spreading. In the last 10 years, America has entered a new and disturbing era of mass shootings. The number of incidents is increasing, according to FBI data, and they are becoming more deadly. While they often give lip service to wanting to give attention to a cause, “at its core it’s all really personal,” said Adam Lankford, a criminology professor at The University of Alabama who studies mass shootings.
The Californian – July 31
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Record Searchlight – July 31
Online Education PhDs Ranked by OnlineCollegePlan
Fox – July 31
Teachers are known for having a passion for education, but sometimes, their own has to take a back seat due to time or money. Someone at that level in their career obviously has many obligations to juggle, which can make the dream of achieving their PhD, the pinnacle of academic honor, seem too far off to become a reality. Thanks to the expanding nature of online education, though, their PhD can be just a click away. OnlineCollegePlan recently created rankings surrounding several different areas in education. The first one focuses on Special Education. Other rankings included Top 5 Online PhD Programs in Elementary Education, with these schools coming in as the best in the nation: 1. University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE); 2. University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
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Workboat Indexes – July 31
UA to hold summer commencement
ABC 33/40 – July 30
This Saturday is the summer commencement for The University of Alabama and Auburn University. Graduate and undergraduate students will walk the stage 9 a.m. Saturday at UA.
UA Political Scientist discusses Democratic debates
WVUA – July 30
The remaining democratic candidates will get their chance to debate tomorrow night. In tonight’s mix are Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. University of Alabama professor and political science expert Dr. Allen Linken gave us his thoughts on tonight’s debate.
Sports Cars, Psychopaths, and Testosterone: Inside the New Frontier of Fund Manager Research
Institutional Investor – July 30
Should investors care about a fund manager’s relationship status? What kind of car they drive? Ask them if they’ve won any poker games lately? Research points to yes. Sugata Ray, a University of Alabama business school professor, and his regular co-author Yan Lu have been behind many of these studies. Ray attributes their work’s popularity to relatability. “Not everyone’s a finance professional, but everyone’s a human being,” he says. “Not everyone can understand a complicated derivative, but everyone can understand wanting to drive a fancy car.”
The “Straight Pride” Trolls Are at the Gate. So What’s Boston to Do?
Boston Magazine – July 30
When news of August’s “Straight Pride” Parade first broke, you could almost hear the city’s collective groan rising from the streets. The plan, announced in late May during the run-up to Boston Pride, was for organizers to follow the same route trod by LGBTQ marchers through the historically gay enclave of the South End and on to City Hall, where they hoped to fly a pro-hetero flag. “These cities are chosen deliberately and precisely because they’re looking to provoke some kind of response, and to demonstrate that there’s no part of the country they are not willing to go,” says George Hawley, a University of Alabama associate professor who’s written books on the alt-right.
Lake Martin Bama Club to host kickoff event
Alexander City Outlook – July 30
Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Lake Martin Bama Club will be hosting its fall kickoff event at Willow Point Golf & Country Club. University of Alabama President Dr. Stuart R. Bell will be the guest speaker and will focus on the state of Alabama as a university as well as the athletic program. The cost is $50 and will include a buffet dinner and a chance to hear Bell speak. The event begins at 6 p.m.