With new grant, UA team mapping wastewater woes in Black Belt
Montgomery Advertiser – April 26
For years, stagnant wastewater piped straight from rural homes into thick clay soil has festered in the Black Belt, swirling with public health and socioeconomic concerns. Now, thanks to a federal grant, a multi-disciplinary team of University of Alabama researchers hope to use engineering and geology methods to effectively map how widespread the problem is.
Attorney General Barr threatens to skip House hearing
MSNBC –April 29
The Trump administration is ramping up its refusal to cooperate with Congress as Attorney General Bill Barr threatens not to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. Stephanie Ruhle is joined by University of Alabama Law Professor Joyce Vance, MSNBC Justice and Security Analyst Matt Miller, and the New York Times’ Ken Vogel, to discuss why Barr is objecting to lawyers asking questions.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Lambasted for Giving ‘Every Obstruction Defendant a New Defense’
Law and Crime – April 29
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has been a frequent target of criticism lately for his defenses of President Donald Trump — and the contrast between what Graham is saying now and what he said 20 years ago has everything to do with it … Former federal prosecutor and current University of Alabama Law Prof. Joyce White Vance said Graham’s response was “ludicrous.” “Lindsay [sic] Graham has just given every obstruction defendant a new defense; as long as prosecutors could get some of their work done, no obstruction,” she said.
COLLEGE NEWS: April 28, 2019
Tuscaloosa News – April 28
A professor who has traveled the world, researching and developing new theories and methods in statistics is this year’s recipient of the Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award, one of the highest honors for professors at the University of Alabama. . . . • The Coca-Cola Foundation is continuing its support for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars program at The University of Alabama with a new four-year grant award of $1 million. The new grant will fund the program through 2022. . . . Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for superior achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. The University of Alabama’s Hypatia Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the nation. . . . • The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association recently recognized students who received premier academic awards for 2018-19. The students were honored on Black Scholars Day in April. Among the recipients are: . . . The University of Alabama has inducted a new group of students into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. . . . The University of Alabama’s Contemporary Ensemble presented an evening of music composed by students on April 12. The concert. “Composers Present,” was presented in the concert hall of Moody Music Building.
Alabama EV infrastructure grant program could provide model for nation
Yellowhammer News – April 29
The Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan could provide a significant spark for efforts to expand the network of charging stations available to drivers of electric vehicles across the state … While several states offer various incentives for EV charging station infrastructure, researchers at the Alabama Transportation Institute at The University of Alabama say it appears that only one other state – Washington – has a similar grant program.
Researchers look to extend shelf life of nutritious vegetables
Vegetable Growers News – April 29
While helping small farms in Alabama, researchers at The University of Alabama (UA) and the University of West Alabama hope to provide agricultural solutions that assist a class of nutritious vegetables to last longer in supermarkets and kitchens … “The demand for microgreens steadily increases along with considerable profit margins, but they are highly perishable and have a short shelf life,” said Lingyan Kong, UA assistant professor of human nutrition. “This limits adoption by farmers.”
Marshall unveils new mobile ID service for students
Charleston Gazette-Mail (West Virginia) – April 28
Heading to Drinko Library after hours to study, Marshall University linebacker Chase Hancock realized he had forgotten his wallet, which contained his university ID that would have unlocked the library doors … Marshall is the first school in West Virginia and one of the first 10 schools in the U.S. to offer this technology, including Duke University and the University of Alabama.
Notre-Dame: the list of 1170 signatories of the call to the president
Le Figaro (France) – April 28
Unprecedented in this discreet environment, many heritage experts call Macron in a forum that Le Figaro publishes exclusively. They call for prudence and sense of responsibility in the restoration of the cathedral … 386.Jennifer M. Feltman – Assistant Professor of Medieval Art and Architecture, Department of Art and Art History, The University of Alabama.
Gold ring and confession pose threat to capital murder prosecutions
Decatur Daily – April 28
A Decatur police crime scene technician’s confession to conduct he now says was innocent was the first in a series of events that are now hampering two upcoming capital murder prosecutions, and could create problems for other open cases and past convictions … Credibility questions surrounding Lowery could loom large, said University of Alabama professor of criminal law Jenny Carroll.
Auburn and Alabama athletes work together to help rebuild Beauregard
WHNT 19 (Huntsville) – April 27
Athletes from Auburn University and the University of Alabama spent their Saturday working at the Rebuild Together event in Beauregard. The athletes joins members of the community to help tornado victims rebuild from the damage left behind by the EF-4 tornado on March 3, 2019.
WSFA-NBC (Montgomery) – April 28
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – April 28
WRBL-CBS (Columbus, Georgia) – April 27
WXTX-Fox (Columbus, Georgia) – April 27
April 27, 2011 tornadoes: What will it take to save your life?
Al.com – April 27
If you live in this state you have to be weather aware. You just have to. You don’t have a choice if you live in this state, I’ll just be honest with you.” Eight years ago today Alabama was hit with one of its worst weather disasters on record … Dr. Laura Myers, a social scientist and director of the University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety, has seen it too while studying the way people react to weather events. “We don’t want to react unless we absolutely have to,” she said.
Higher Education: April 28
Bryan Eagle (Texas) – April 28
Daryl Knighton of College Station graduated with an online associate degree in criminal justice degree from Grantham University, an online university based in Lenexa, Kansas … Whitney Blalock of Brenham was recently selected for the Capstone Men and Women group at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Bob Jones takes 11 trophies at Spanish convention
The Madison Record – April 27
Teenagers from across the state gathered at the University of Alabama recently for the 2019 State Spanish Convention. Bob Jones High School students earned several awards in language- and culture-centered competitions.
Combating Human Trafficking
WSFA-NBC (Montgomery) – April 26
I spoke with Chris Lim studying the issue at the University of Alabama, he says other areas that could use training include anyone in schools, like teachers and therapists, also churches and people in the hospitality industry.
5 Questions With Miss Florida Citrus 2019
Growing Produce – April 27
The Florida citrus sector is proud of its history. Part of its deep-rooted legacy is the long-running Florida Citrus Queen/Miss Florida Citrus program … Beyond your Miss Florida Citrus duties, what’s next for you? “I’m graduating magna cum laude from the University of Alabama (in May) with a bachelor’s degree in Dance and a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a specialization in Sport and Entertainment Communication Management.
Inducted Into Mortarboard at UA
The Advertiser-Glean (Guntersville) – April 27
Charles Wright of Guntersville was inducted into the Mortar Board honor society at The University of Alabama’s Tapping on the Mound ceremony on April 5.
Edmond Sun (Oklahoma)– April 28
Times Daily (Florence) – April 28
New Orleans Advocate – April 27
RISE holds golf tournament
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – April 26
Students at the RISE Center were able to see life size cardboard cut outs of themselves and watch the golfers play in the tournament. The RISE Center at the University of Alabama is the only RISE program across the country that does not charge tuition to the families that participate in their education programs.
Tuscaloosa tour offers glimpse inside historic homes
Tuscaloosa News – April 27
Take a trip back in time Saturday and Sunday during the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society’s “Tuscaloosa Through the Years” tour of homes. Five historic homes will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday or 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Cost of the tour $15, payable at any of the fives homes: • The Foster-Cummings House (1827), 1600 Dearing Place • The University of Alabama President’s Mansion (1841), University Boulevard.
Recognitions: Foundation announces awards; Lubbock natives honored
Lubbock Online (Texas) – April 27
Community Foundation announces awards: The Community Foundation of West Texas held its annual meeting and recognition luncheon on Wednesday … Kathy Hagstrom of Lubbock was initiated at The University of Alabama.