The Psychopathic CEO
Forbes – Dec. 9
“He is a charismatic leader who inspires people to follow him. A strategic thinker who can master the details. A tireless worker with incredible focus and problem-solving skills. He is well-liked by his employees but is also able to make and execute unpopular decisions. Above all, he is an exceptional communicator who can convey a vision to any audience, from Wall Street to the most junior employee.” The quote above could describe an ideal CEO. But it’s actually a portrait of a corporate psychopath, provided by a law enforcement official who declined to be identified because they weren’t authorized to publicly comment. “They are typically very charming on the surface, they are bold and not afraid,” says Karen Landay, a Ph.D. candidate in business management at University of Alabama.
Take Me Out to the Abandoned Ballpark
Al.com – Dec. 8
These days, ‘30s-era Bush Stadium is still around, serving as a thriving residential complex. The 92-year-old Capital Stadium faces the wrecking ball. Such are the varied fates of abandoned minor league stadiums. The latest such uncertainty is playing out in Aaron’s native Mobile, at a relatively young ballpark with Hammerin’ Hank’s name attached to it. If they are looking at changing the structure of Minor League Baseball where these small market (stadiums) are used predominately by one team, this could become a bigger and bigger problem,” said Amanda Ross, associate professor economics at the University of Alabama
Alabama piano teacher named among nation’s top music educators
Yellowhammer – Dec. 8
Although Dr. Kevin Chance has tickled the ivories on concert stages around the world, including at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City, he said his greatest satisfaction comes from watching his students grow into successful, confident performers. “One of my greatest memories is the first time I had a student perform their first solo recital,” said Chance, assistant professor of piano at the University of Alabama.
Alabama Newscenter – Dec. 6
University of Alabama research: What aged often want for Christmas is … you
Yellowhammer – Dec. 7
Christmas arrives yet again and with it that familiar seasonal joy but also stress. Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa are getting older, and ideas for gifts have run thin – very thin – for quite some time. What could they possibly want? Christina Pierpaoli-Parker, a University of Alabama student pursuing her doctorate in clinical geropsychology has conducted research that provides some answers.
Operation Deep Dive: Nationwide Study on Veteran Suicide
Spectrum News – Dec. 6
For some veterans, the battle never ends. “This week alone, we had a veteran call Clear Path for Veterans and say he was having a very bad day, and he might not finish the day,” said Bill Smullen, Clear Path for Veterans ceo. Luckily, employees saved his life, but about 20 veterans commit suicide each day, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. They are through Operation Deep Dive, a four-year in-depth study that focuses on the risk factors of veteran suicide. It’s conducted by America’s Warrior Partnership, University of Alabama and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation. Central New York is one of the 14 communities participating nationwide.
Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Communications Degree Programs for 2020
NBC (Youngstown, Ohio) – Dec. 9
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 40 Master’s in Communications Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 116 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment: University of Alabama
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Intelligent.com Announces Best Engineering Degree Programs for 2020
SFGATE – Dec. 8
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 60 Best Engineering Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 179 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation: The University of Alabama.
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