UA in the News: June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011 - Filed under: UA in the News
Economy to surge as tornado recovery unfolds
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – June 15
A study by the University of Alabama predicts, up to 13,000 jobs, and more than $1 billion dollars from the state’s-economy. But, when recovery activities are added in, you see the numbers in a new way. The study predicts, the end result will be up to 73,000 new jobs, and nearly a $3 billion economic-boost.
James Spann slams NWS over twister
WAGA (Atlanta, Ga.) – June 15
… Spann’s concerns are backed by the University of Alabama who found fewer than 100 warnings issued in the late 1980s, compare that to almost 88 in recent years. UA attributes the spike in warning to the advent of Doppler radar and the ability to better track storms.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.