Bryant-Denny to host Super 6
Tuscaloosa News – April 9
…Six high school football champions will be crowned in December at the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control voted unanimously on Wednesday to move the Super 6 Championships from Birmingham’s Legion Field and rotate the sites annually between Bryant-Denny Stadium and Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium…Tide head football coach Nick Saban was also pleased with the announcement. “I think it’s outstanding for the state, it’s outstanding for high school football players, it’s certainly outstanding for us to be able to host the games,” Saban said Wednesday. “We have tremendous facilities here, as fine as any facilities anyone has in the country.”…
Montgomery Advertiser – April 9
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Ghana program still open
Crimson White – April 9
From May 28 to June 12, UA students will be exploring the West African country of Ghana. The University’s Alabama in Ghana program is in its sixth year, having started in the summer of 2003. Alabama in Ghana is led by Seth Appiah-Opoku, a professor in the department of geology. Appiah-Opoku is a native of Ghana and coordinates the trip every year…Capstone International is still accepting applications, and will until the program is full. Students from any major are eligible.
Benson named VP of research
Crimson White – April 9
Joe Benson was recently named as the University’s new vice president for research and vice provost…Benson has worked at the University for 31 years teaching geological sciences and holding other positions throughout the University…Benson served as the interim vice president for a year and a half…Judy Bonner, executive vice president and provost at the University, said it was his performance as an interim vice president that made him one of three candidates for the permanent position. “Dr. Benson has demonstrated during his interim appointment that he is a highly effective administrator and valued colleague,” Bonner said. Benson’s new position will require him to work with faculty members to get external funding for faculty, staff and student research. Last year UA faculty members submitted more than 625 proposals for review, Benson said…”One of the goals is to provide an environment to support the faculty,” Benson said. “We want to enhance, reward and support faculty for seeking external funding….”