UA and Auburn come together to raise money for tornado relief
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – July 14
The state’s biggest rivals, the University of Alabama and Auburn University are teaming once again to help raise money for tornado relief. The Heart in Dixie is a foundation that will host a weekend of events in August to show the two universities can come together and help rebuild Alabama. A news conference is set for this afternoon to announce the series of events, and how others can help.
UA president to speak at alumni scholarship dinner
Andalusia News – July 14
University of Alabama president Dr. Robert Witt will be the guest speaker for the Covington County Chapter of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association’s annual scholarship awards dinner this Tues., July 19, at the Andalusia Country Club. Alumni, fans and friends are invited to attend. Dr. Witt will talk about many developments on the University of Alabama campus, including enrollment growth and construction…
Money is influential when it comes to politics
WAFF (Huntsville) – July 13
…University of Alabama associate professor of political science Dr. Joseph Smith says money is hugely influential when it comes to politics, but it’s far more subtle than outright buying and selling of lawmaker’s votes. “It’s influential in terms of who gets elected. It’s influential in terms of members of Congress who know they are going to face a tough re-election battle, thinking ahead how is this vote going to affect my ability to raise funds in the future.”
Miss Alabama plans to graduate from UA
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – July 13
…Mitchell plans to graduate in elementary education next fall at the University of Alabama.