Florence Area Residents Among UA Graduates
The University of Alabama awarded 1,352 degrees at the fall commencement ceremony held Monday, Dec. 16, in Coleman Coliseum on the Tuscaloosa campus.
Huntsville Area Residents Among UA Graduates
The University of Alabama awarded 1,352 degrees at the fall commencement ceremony held Monday, Dec. 16, in Coleman Coliseum on the Tuscaloosa campus.
Mobile Area Residents Among UA Graduates
The University of Alabama awarded 1,352 degrees at the fall commencement ceremony held Monday, Dec. 16, in Coleman Coliseum on the Tuscaloosa campus.
UA Business School Team Receives Major Awards for Research on Entrepreneurship
A team of faculty members from the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration at The University of Alabama has won two major awards for research and publishing in entrepreneurship.
President’s Message
The challenge of dealing with changing economic conditions has never been more a fact of life than today. As markets rise and fall, shift and settle, the effects of change ripple through our lives — in ripples that sometimes look more like tidal waves. Here in Alabama, one of the most significant changes facing our citizens is the shift in the foundations of our economy. Some of our traditional industries, including textile manufacturing, are dwindling, while whole new sectors are burgeoning. The growth in automotive manufacturing that began in 1993 with Mercedes-Benz’s decision to locate its first U.S. manufacturing operation 20 miles from The University of Alabama is accelerating exponentially.
News Channels will Continue ‘Crisis of the Moment’ Coverage to Keep Viewers
Not only will television news channels continue their rise in popularity in 2003, but so will the “crisis of the moment” coverage on cable news channels that reached its height after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, says Dr. Gary Copeland, professor of communication and information sciences at The University of Alabama.
Look for Reduction in Terrorist Attacks, but Expect More Deadly Incidents
Dr. Walter Enders, whose research into the connection between economic conditions and terrorist activity has garnered national attention, says Americans can expect a reduction in the number of terrorists incident directed against the United States in the coming years, but the attacks that do occur will likely be more deadly.
Look for Great, Wearable Clothes in 2003
There will probably be few surprises or outlandish trends in 2003 – just great wearable clothes, a reflection of the conservative mood of the designers and the country in general, says Dr. Marcy Koontz, assistant professor of clothing, textiles and interior design in The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences.
Budget Shortfall, New Federal Guidelines to Hit Education Hard in 2003
The Alabama Legislature will continue to argue over the need for taxes and will remain as indecisive as ever, while new federal legislation will make it difficult for school districts to meet the new standards and to continue funding the number of teacher positions currently financed within the state of Alabama, predicts Dr. John Dolly, dean of The University of Alabama Capstone College of Education.
Aging ‘Boomers’ will Cause Changes to Health Care System
With estimates showing the number of Americans 65 and older doubling by the year 2030, changes in health care will have to be made, and we will see some movement in that direction in 2003, predicts Dr. Lucinda Roff, UA professor of social work.