Disease Afflicting Frogs Becoming Deadlier
Michigan Ag Connection – June 27
A disease-inducing fungus in amphibians worldwide could become deadlier as different genetic variations emerge, according to research led by The University of Alabama.
USA Ag Net – June 27
Environment Guru – June 26
Phys.org – June 26
UA Political Science professor comments on Supreme Court’s decision to uphold travel ban
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – June 26
One local expert was surprised by the decision. Dr. Allen Linken is a political science professor at the University of Alabama. He believes this is a historic expansion of executive powers, allowing the president to make decisions about who can and cannot come into our country. Linken believes that makes sense, because immigration and border security falls under the executive branch.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – June 26
University of Alabama’s spring 2018 honors lists
Greensobro.com (North Carolina) – June 27
President’s list – Greensboro: Lillie Elizabeth Buschmann, Jean-Claude G. Godin, Michael A. Shook, Luke Gregson Vanore; High Point: Skyler David Shields.
Tap Into South Plainfield (New Jersey) – June 26
Chadds Ford Business Association (Pennsylvania) – June 27
An All-Too-Easy Way to Fame
Psychology Today – June 26
A person can become as famous as Brad Pitt or LeBron James but with no practice and even less talent: With one horrific act, this person’s picture can be published on the front pages of every newspaper and shown on every TV station. Seven mass killers alone received roughly $75 million in free publicity, writes Adam Lankford, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Alabama, in a 2018 article in Celebrity Studies.
Member News — EWMA Welcomes New Team Members
CIANJ.org – June 27
EWMA is proud to welcome our newest team members who will support our real estate, remediation and compliance services … Gavin Moffit, Engineering Intern, is a sophomore at the University of Alabama working toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Gavin wants to learn more about engineering projects and what makes engineers successful on a day-to-day basis.
Univ. of Alabama Students Can Use ID Card on Apple Watch
Wireless Week – June 26
No more ID cards for University of Alabama students with an Apple Watch or iPhone. Apple said in a statement said only have to raise their wrist to gain access to places including the library, dorms and events, pay for snacks, laundry and dinners around campus, the Tuscaloosa News reported. The software was presented this week as students with an Apple Watch or iPhone can add their ID cards to the wallet for usage this fall.
How to avoid ticks and mosquitos this summer
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – June 26
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people contracting diseases transmitted through ticks and mosquitos have more than tripled in recent years. And as more and more people spend time outdoors Dr. John Abbott, director of museum research and collections at the University of Alabama Museums says that there is no way to avoid these bugs. “Living in the south. Things like ticks, fleas, and mosquitos are a common encounter.”