Alabama State Troopers to show force on highway during holiday
Mobile Press-Register – Nov. 21
The University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety conducted a recent study comparing Thanksgiving week traffic during the past 10 years that found that several factors could impact driver safety. The study found that interstate crashes are up roughly 25 percent during the last three Thanksgiving years.
Gasoline prices are falling in Alabama
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 22
Peter Clark, a University of Alabama chemical engineering professor who follows the energy markets, says the use of a cheaper reformulated gasoline in the winter also is helping to keep gas prices in check.
Student wins HALO award for tornado relief project, meets Taylor Swift
Crimson White – Nov. 22
When University of Alabama sophomore James O’Dwyer first saw the devastation in Tuscaloosa following the April 27 tornado, he knew he had to do something to help. He decided to organize a donation drive in his hometown.
Alabama wins Disney Spirit Award for efforts following storm
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 22
The University of Alabama football team has been honored with the 2011 Disney Spirit Award, given annually to college football’s most inspirational player or team, for the team’s efforts aiding victims of the April 27 tornado, helping rebuild the community and bringing hope to the city.
The Huntsville Times – Nov. 22
Birmingham News – Nov. 22
WBRC-Fox 6 – Nov. 21
WVUA – Nov. 21
Alabama’s 2012 Campus Plan Includes Bryce Hospital Renovations
103.7 the Q – Nov. 21
The historic Bryce Hospital for the Mentally Insane main building, opened in 1861, could see a rebirth but not as a hospital. According to the University of Alabama’s 2012 campus master plan, the building could become a university welcome and reception center.
Beat Bama food drive may not meet goal
WRBL-TV Columbus – Nov. 21
The food drive is part of an annual competition between Auburn University and the University of Alabama. The students set a goal to raise 271,000 pounds of food in this year’s “Beat Bama” Henk said. “I think we’re falling far short of that goal.”
Opelika Auburn News – Nov. 21
Arboretum’s seasonal colors are beautiful
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 21
Thanks to the remarkable wisdom and foresight of long-time university forester, the late George Wood, the University of Alabama Arboretum has many beautiful and interesting species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers showing incredible fall color.