Experts expect slight state job growth
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 4
Job growth in Alabama will increase slightly through the end of the year, according to economists at the University of Alabama. The state is expected to create between 25,000 and 30,000 new jobs this year, according to the latest economic outlook from the Center for Business and Economic Research in the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce. That would represent a job gain of around 1.5 percent, compared to 1 percent in 2016. The state’s main economic drivers for the second half of 2017 are transportation equipment and wood products-related manufacturing, said Ahmad Ijaz, director of the center.
As monuments come down, some ask, ‘where does it end?’
Dayton Daily News (Ohio) – Sept. 3
In the nation’s capital, Democrats want to sweep away the marble statues on Capitol Hill honoring Confederate soldiers and politicians. In New York City, Mayor Bill De Blasio has a panel reviewing “symbols of hate,” such as the 76-foot-tall statue of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Circle … By contrast, Alfred Brophy, a professor of law at the University of Alabama, said he was “against taking all this stuff down. We need a reminder of the bad-old-days.”
Jeff Sessions says police access to military equipment will ‘save lives.’ NAACP calls it ‘wrong’
Al.com – Sept. 2
Images of police in armored tanks and dressed in military fatigues patrolling city streets drew criticism three years ago following the police shooting of an 18-year-old black man in Ferguson, Missouri. The outcry prompted President Barack Obama, in May 2015, to issue an executive order restricting access of surplus military equipment to police departments … Adam Lankford, an associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Alabama, said there is a “fair consensus” on police obtaining surplus helmets and vests to help protect them. “It’s not like a bullet proof vest is a new concept,” he said. “That’s not particularly controversial.”
U.S. Supreme Court Justice to speak at UA Law School
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 3
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will speak at The University of Alabama’s Law School next month. She will participate in a discussion with Dean Mark Brandon and U.S. District Judge Harold Albritton, III on September 12.
Health Matters: Sports Injuries
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 2
Sports can be one of the great loves of peoples’ lives, but if you’re not careful it can also lead to a miserable injury that will keep you off work or out of school and will run up the bills having to see doctors. Let’s listen to Dr. Ray Stewart. He’s one of our Sports Medicine physicians at University Medical Center, and see the advice that he has to offer.
COLLEGE NEWS: September 4, 2017
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 3
University of Alabama: The Culverhouse College of Commerce has opened registration for the fall session of Culverhouse LIFT or Learning Initiative and Financial Training. LIFT provides one-on-one job skills and financial literacy training for Tuscaloosa-area adults and teens at no cost.
Get on Board Day connects students and organizations
Crimson White – Sept. 4
WHAT: Fall GOBD, which is a part of Week of Welcome, is a tabling event that will feature representatives from numerous campus clubs and student organizations. WHEN: Fall GOBD will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. The event was originally planned for Thursday, August 31, but was postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.
FYE provides stress relief tips to first-year students
Crimson White – Sept. 4
Freshman year can be a daunting time for many. Moving out of their parents’ homes, living with strange new roommates, registering for classes, and participating in campus activities comes a steep learning curve that can cause stress among even the bravest of freshmen. The University of Alabama has several resources available to help students of all ages cope with college stressors, but the First Year Experience and Retention Initiatives program works specifically with first year students to help them with their transition to college. The following are stress relief tips from FYE to ease freshmen into a successful semester at the University.
New High Tech Traffic Control Center on UA’s Campus
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – Sept. 3
Some new technology in Tuscaloosa is expected to help traffic conditions in the near future. The Alabama Department of Transportation has partnered with The University of Alabama and the city of Tuscaloosa to create a regional traffic management center. That new facility, located on Alabama’s campus will monitor and manage traffic using 50 cameras throughput Tuscaloosa and Northport.
The South’s Most Beautiful Colleges
Southern Living – Sept. 4
The South is home to some true beauty when it comes to our small towns, big cities, and everything in between; and we play host to some gorgeous, lauded universities to boot … The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Founded in 1831, ua.edu, Known for its academic and football prowess, this college also boasts one of the South’s most gorgeous campuses, with a mix of Beaux Arts and Greek Revival buildings. “I’ve seen pretty campuses across the country, but Alabama’s literally took my breath away,” says Linda Bonnin, vice president of strategic communications.
UA Athletics to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey flood victims
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Sept. 1
The University of Alabama Athletics Department will collect donations to support the United Way in its efforts to help all of those Hurricane Harvey victims. An 18-wheeler will be stationed in the University Mall parking lot beginning next Thursday.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 3
Football watch party held at UA
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 2
On campus at The University of Alabama over 1,000 students gathered in the Ferguson ballroom to watch the game. For some, this is their first year at the University and love for football may be new for some out of state students.