Despite big wins, Romney still struggles
The Sentinel Source (N.H.) – March 9
The Republican presidential race headed South and West on Wednesday, into states where Mitt Romney is likely to face cultural resistance to his political appeal…In Alabama, Gingrich is well known and starts with a big cultural advantage. “He comes from the neighboring state, and he talks a lot about what’s wrong with (President Barack) Obama,” said William Stewart, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Alabama. “Santorum’s sort of an unknown around here.”
Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer – March 9
The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.) Online – March 9
Current Libya prime minister former UA professor
CSPAN National Market – March 8
FoxNews – March 8
Libya is now a free country…the Prime Minister of Libya, Abdurrahim el-Keib. He is a former professor at the University of Alabama.
UA student health center accommodates growth
WBRC-Fox (Birmingham) – March 8
The University of Alabama’s student population is growing by leaps and bounds. The school’s student health center works to keep up with that growth. More exam rooms, nurses’ stations and staff members have been added within the last year.
PSA to combat domestic violence
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 8
Have you ever wondered what to do with those old cell phones? There’s a way to remove your clutter, give them new life and help a good cause at the same time. Julie Elmore and Mary Thornton from the University of Alabama’s professional staff assembly and outreach committee urge people to donate unwanted cell phones now through March 30. For more information contact Julie Elmore or Mary Thornton at jelmore@sa.ua.edu and thorn028@sa.ua.edu, respectively.