Former UA dean remembered as students’ mentor
Tuscaloosa News – July 8
John Blackburn was the architect of the modern University of Alabama, former UA president David Matthews told those gathered for Blackburn’s memorial service…Matthews was chosen by the other UA presidents to present the remarks, he said…In fact, much of the ceremony was about Blackburn’s role as a mentor to students. Durham said he remembers his parishioner for always provoking thought in conversation, challenging those he spoke with to do more to help others…Matthews called Blackburn the university’s greatest teacher, although he never taught a course. He taught redemption to students by always being fair, even if it meant expulsion for a student, but always encouraged a return, he said…Leaders at UA and the Blackburn Institute are planning a public remembrance of his life that will likely take place after the fall semester begins.
FOX6 (Birmingham) – July 7
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – July 7
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – July 7
Ernst & Young promises $600K to UA accountant program
MSN.com – July 7
Current and former employees of Ernst & Young LLP have pledged to give more than $600,000 to the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse School of Accountancy. The accounting firm’s five-year pledge was part of a university-wide capital campaign called “Our Students. Our Future.” which ended on June 30. The pledged funds will support the school’s minority recruitment program, as well as provide continued aid for the firm’s scholarship program, which has provided scholarships to Culverhouse students for more than 30 years. Many of the firm’s employees remain connected to the University of Alabama. Currently, more than 20 firm partners and principals graduated from the university.
Birmingham Business Journal – July 7
Birmingham News – July 8
FOX 6 (Birmingham) – July 7
Calling tomato lovers
Tuscaloosa News – July 8
The Homegrown Alabama Farmer’s Market will host a ‘Bama Loves Tomatoes’ fest during the market 3-6 p.m. Thursday on the lawn of Canterbury Chapel…Homegrown Alabama is a student-led group at the University of Alabama that seeks to educate students about the value of local produce, as well as to foster partnerships between local farmers and UA.