New Director Named for Capstone Village at UA

Troy L. Cannaday, the interim executive director of The Hearth at Tudor Gardens in Zionsville, Indiana, has been named executive director of Capstone Village, the retirement community on The University of Alabama campus. He assumed the post Dec. 1.

UA In the News — Dec. 1

Recruiting veterans . . . Help for exam stress . . . Grant to Child Development Resources . . . and more.

Gorgas doll quote

“We chose the doll collection because not only do many children receive toys at Christmas, but the dolls are also colorful and festive and help add to the atmosphere of our holiday decorations. I hope people can take away an appreciation for dolls in the past as well as an appreciation for the differences and likenesses

UA Center Concludes West Alabama Tourism Project

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development has completed a two-phase project funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission to develop and expand tourism — particularly international tourism — in West Alabama.

UA In the News — Nov. 30

Paper explores links between drugs and liver injury … Miss Alabama on the Miss USA stage … Wounded tourist destination will return … and more.

UA In the News — Nov. 29

Sideline tents — Big book sale — Tips on holiday driving — and more.

UA In the News — Nov. 24-28

Swipe Away Hunger meals arrive for Thanksgiving — Pre-Iron Bowl surprise for senior — The elephant puppet — and more.

Economy quote

“The economy is actually growing much faster in the second half of the year than in the first. People see faster economic growth, they tend to start looking for a job.”

UA In the News — Nov. 23

Thanksgiving traffic safety– Bus safety — Airbus flyover — and more.

UA In the News — Nov. 22

Be safe on the roads during Thanksgiving — University of Alabama Press book looks at the state — New anchor at WVUA — and more.