Alabama’s football program has become powerful engine for the university’s economic and academic growth
New York Times – Nov. 5
… Its football prowess is well established, going back to 1926, when the Crimson Tide became the first Southern team to win the Rose Bowl, and continuing with the powerhouse 1960s and ’70s teams coached by the legendary Paul Bryant, known as Bear, and Saban’s current run of three national titles in the past six years, with a realistic shot at a fourth this season. But over the past decade, the success of Crimson Tide football can be measured off the field as well, as it has become a powerful engine for the university’s economic and academic growth, a standout among other large public universities with a similar zest for capitalizing on their sports programs.
UA Capstone Creed Pledge (gallery)
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 4
Rylie Cawthon, a freshman majoring in business, takes the Capstone Creed Pledge during Academic Integrity Week on the Quad on the University of Alabama campus Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. This week the SGA and Academic Honor Council are presenting a variety of events to promote academic integrity on campus. Members of the UA Greek system could earn Greek points for select events and non-greek members have the opportunity to talk to members of the SGA about their concerns.
UA students take part in “Strike Out Hunger”
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov. 4
Tonight students took over Bama Lanes to “Strike Out Hunger”. UA students partnered up with Secret Meals for Hungry Children, a program through the Alabama Credit Union to decrease the number of children facing hunger in Alabama. The blowing event started at 5:30 and ended at 10 p.m. Children from the Nick’s Kids Foundation were also in attendance.
UA Theatre and Dance to present Equivocation
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov. 4
If you enjoy Shakespeare and conspiracy then we have found the perfect show just for you. UA Theatre and Dance Department will present Equivocation starting next Monday at the Allen Bales theatre in Rowand Johnson Hall on the University of Alabama campus. The cost is $10 per ticket and is open to the public.