Faculty & Staff

UA Professor Appointed as IEEE’s Corporate Integrity Contact Person

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has appointed Dr. Lloyd A. “Pete” Morley, professor emeritus of electrical engineering at The University of Alabama, as corporate integrity contact person.

UA History Professor to Research Vatican Secret Archives and Pope’s Private Library

A University of Alabama history professor will have access to the Vatican Secret Archives, a privilege granted to only a limited number of researchers each year.

Alabama’s Housing Market Looks Good for 2007, Despite a Bleak Year Nationwide

While many economists and housing market analysts are forecasting a very bleak year for housing in 2007, a University of Alabama real estate expert predicts a good year for Alabama’s housing market.

Supreme Court to Avoid Sweeping Constitutional Changes in 2007

The U.S. Supreme Court’s first full term with Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Samuel Alito on board will yield few blockbuster decisions, a University of Alabama constitutional law expert predicts.

Business, Government to Collect More Data, Raising Privacy Concerns, in 2007

Look for both business and government to collect more personal data in 2007 – and for people to continue to worry about their privacy as a result – says Dr. Michael Hardin, professor of statistics and director of the Business Intelligence Center at The University of Alabama.

Bush Approval to Rise, Harmony Early Between Parties

President George Bush’s approval rate will rise as he orders a decrease of troops in Iraq, predicts a University of Alabama professor of political science.

Regime Change Likely in North Korea

A regime change in North Korea is much more likely in 2007, projects a University of Alabama expert in international politics.

Hotels Will See Increase in Occupancy – Better Bedding

Hotel occupancy will increase in 2007 as more and more baby boomers retire, predicts University of Alabama hotel management expert Kim Boyle.

State Politicos to Battle Between, Within Party Lines

While the federal government will work together, at least in early 2007, Alabama politics won’t be as friendly.

Oil Prices to Remain Steady, Natural Gas Prices Poised for Increase

In 2007 the price of oil will stay around $60 dollars a barrel, if there are no major upsets in the world, a University of Alabama engineering professor predicts.