The University of Alabama’s College of Continuing Studies is sponsoring the 16th annual Alabama Governor’s Safety and Health Conference Aug. 25-27 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. This year’s conference theme is “Safety and Health – A Value That Adds Value!”
On Sept. 9 we have a chance to propel Alabama a giant step forward by voting in favor of Gov. Riley’s tax and accountability plan. This plan significantly reduces the tax burden inflicted on the poorest Alabamians by exempting families in poverty from income taxes, raises enough revenue to cover the $675 million shortfall, starts the process of rebuilding our vastly inadequate education system, and requires substantial accountability. Well over half of Alabama’s families will pay the same or less taxes. Although the wealthiest Alabamians will pay more, Alabama’s taxes will still be among the lowest in the nation and below the southeastern average.
Robert Haubein, retired executive vice president of Southern Company Generation, has been named chairman of The University of Alabama College of Engineering Leadership Board.
Allison Kellogg, a May graduate of The University of Alabama, won the title of Miss Mississippi 2003 over 38 other contestants at the annual competition held in Vicksburg.
Joseph Hunt of Fruithurst was named to The University of Alabama President’s List for the spring 2003 semester. He is the son of Charles and Shelia Hunt of Fruithurst.
The University of Alabama recently awarded its most prestigious scholarships to area students for the 2003-2004 academic year.
Robert D. Walker II of Fulton, Miss., has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship from The University of Alabama. The Presidential Scholarship pays at least the value of tuition per academic year and is renewable for four academic years of undergraduate work.
Mental health needs can sometimes take a back seat to physical problems, particularly among older adults, but researchers in three University of Alabama studies are seeking to assist those experiencing depression or anxiety.
Three University of Alabama College of Engineering students received National Academy for Nuclear Training Scholarships for the upcoming academic year.
The American Bar Association will present the John Marshall Award to former U.S. Sen. Howell Heflin of Tuscumbia at the Annual Dinner in Honor of the Judiciary in San Francisco on Aug. 10.