Recession fears: What could it mean for Alabama manufacturing?
Al.com – Sept. 6
Thank God for…Alabama? That could be the rallying cry for the U.S. economy nationally as recession fears are beginning to stalk the markets. While analysts are looking at signs that seem to indicate a coming slowdown, Alabama is seeing record numbers of jobs and economic expansion. Samuel Addy, a senior research economist and associate dean at the University of Alabama, said it’s important to remember that recessions don’t happen overnight. In fact, the classic definition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, something that hasn’t happened in more than 10 years. While the Great Recession began in December 2007, its effects weren’t felt in Alabama until the following June.
UA to offer cooling stations
NBC 13 – Sept 5
With the high currently forecasted to be 98 degrees on Saturday, football fans coming to see the Alabama Crimson Tide host the New Mexico Aggies will have to be sure to stay hydrated throughout the game…Bryant-Denny Stadium will have several cooling stations with free water and fans located in multiple sections on the ground level, mezzanine concourse and upper deck.
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Preventing Suicide
WVUA – Sept. 5
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and this month is dedicated to bringing attention to help those in need. Executive Director of the Counseling Center at The University of Alabama’s Greg Vander Wal says one of the main triggers to suicidal thoughts is the loss of a loved one. Other signs to look for include, talking or having thoughts about committing suicide, expressing hopelessness or feeling stuck.
New UA Radio Station Provides Information for Football Fans
Fox 6 – Sept. 5
The University of Alabama is launching a new way to inform fans coming to campus for football games. Earlier this year, the university started a radio program called UA Info Radio on 92.5 FM, aimed at better informing fans on things that could impact their drive or finding parking once they get to campus. You can hear it in your car or on your phone
Tuscaloosa Roadwork Impact on First Home Game
Fox 6 – Sept. 5
University of Alabama officials and those with ALDOT say they’ve been planning for fans coming to Tuscaloosa for months ahead of this football season. We’ve got some trips that could make it easier for you to drive into Tuscaloosa and leave after the game. Some fans coming to Alabama’s home opener can’t miss construction work happening on I-20/59 between exits 73 and exit 77
UA Early College Grows in Enrollment
NBC 13 – Sept. 5
Thousands of freshmen are beginning classes at The University of Alabama. Several hundred have already achieved nearly a semester’s worth of credit hours thanks to UA Early College, Since 2009, it’s prepared students for post-secondary education providing dual credit courses on campus and online.
UA Gorgas Library to serve free cheese pizza on National Cheese Pizza Day
CBS 42 – Sept. 5
And The University of Alabama is serving free cheese pizza and sodas at the Gorgas Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today!
Free Adobe software granted to UA students, faculty
Crimson White – Sept. 6
The University of Alabama has signed an agreement with Adobe that will grant all students and faculty access to the Adobe Creative Cloud at no cost on their personal devices beginning Thursday, Sept. 12.
Five things to do in Tuscaloosa this weekend
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 6
The Paul R. Jones Gallery will host a reception Friday for an exhibit of works by a self-taught artist from Florida who depicted his life and what he saw in his Overtown community. The reception for “Purvis Young: Born in Liberty City” will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Paul R. Jones Gallery, 2308 Sixth St. The exhibit will feature 27 pieces by Young, selected by the Seiler Zaden Rimes Collection. The exhibit will remain on display through Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the gallery.
UA announces graduation list for summer 2019
280 Reporter – Sept. 5
The University of Alabama awarded some 1,450 degrees during its summer commencement Aug. 3. The following are those from the Shelby County area who were among the recipients: