UA in the News: October 27, 2011

Die Hard,’ ‘Waterworld’ producer speaking to UA communications students
Al.com – Oct. 26
A Hollywood heavy-hitter will share some wisdom today with University of Alabama students hoping to break into the industry. Longtime producer Chuck Gordon will speak in Room 216 of Reese Phifer Hall to communications students about his experiences working in the film industry while producing major Hollywood hits like “Die Hard” and “Field of Dreams.”…

UA biologist studies python’s digestive system
PBS National – Oct. 26
Stephen Secor is a professor and team leader at the University of Alabama. He wants to understand how snakes can stomach their prey.

UA law school listed as one of the best values by Prelaw Magazine
WAFB (Baton Rouge, La.) – Oct. 26
…in the top 10 include…the University of Alabama.

Three UA teams in the mix for $100,000 prize
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 27
Three teams of entrepreneurs and researchers from the University of Alabama are among the 16 teams from state universities that will compete in the 2012 Alabama Launchpad competition…