UA in the News: January 5, 2012
Institute for Rural Health Research seeks tornado hero nominations – UA, LSU team for service projects – UA provides community with a recycling option – Student wins year’s worth of free gasoline
UA in the News: January 4, 2012
UA’s Opera Theatre advances to national finals – UA experts comment on housing market, economy – UA football teams with Habitat for Humanity
Obama to Battle, Beat Late-Entry Republican
President Obama is likely to win re-election in 2012, but his Republican opponent will not be one of the current candidates battling one another in the early primaries, a University of Alabama political scientist predicts.
Cuba May be State’s Next Big Customer
The Alabama business community needs to practice its Spanish, and that suggestion has nothing to do with the state’s controversial immigration law.
Online Doomsday Groups to Spike
Warnings about apocalyptic cataclysms in 2012 potentially will serve as a catalyst for Internet hysteria, a University of Alabama psychology professor predicts.
New App to Displace Craigslist, Professor Predicts
Dr. Craig E. Armstrong, assistant professor of management at The University of Alabama, says he expects someone to create, within the next year, an “app” that performs “Craigslist” functions for the exchange of goods and services.
Social Media to Serve as New Opinion Polls
Dr. Kristen Heflin says social media will give the public more access to political candidates than ever before – and that access will include the good, the bad and the ugly.
Has the ‘Occupy’ Movement Faded? Don’t Bet on It
The Occupy Movement will be heard from again and re-emerge on the political and economic landscape more determined and forceful than ever, a University of Alabama professor predicts.
Female Running Mate May Determine Election
Whereas many eyes were on presidential candidates in the final days of 2011, one University of Alabama professor believes the vice presidential race is the one to watch.
Stressful 2011 Could Make for a Depressed 2012
2011 was a turbulent one for the people of Alabama, and a University of Alabama nursing professor thinks many will feel the effects mentally during 2012.