Author Archives: Alabama News Center
UAB Recognized as Diversity Champion in Higher Education
Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity publication and website in higher education, has recognized the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award recipient and a 2020 Diversity Champion. Continue reading →
Recipe: Creme Brûlée Cake
Creme brûlée lovers will rejoice over this three-layer vanilla bean cake filled with a stovetop custard and burnt sugar crunch. For the frosting, a Swiss meringue buttercream is flavored with bruleed sugar to create a decadent dessert that is reminiscent of the classic French dessert. Continue reading →
7 Delicious Fish You May Not Have Tried
Eating more seafood is a great way to improve bone strength, brain development, and immune and cardiovascular systems. It also gives you an exciting opportunity to branch out from your tried-and-true recipes and try some lesser-known fish. Continue reading →
Researchers Helping Alabama Oyster Farmers Survive COVID-19 Setbacks
A new program is helping oyster farmers hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic while simultaneously improving oyster reefs on the Gulf Coast. Continue reading →
Alabama’s JJPR Wins U.S. Chamber Dream Big Award
Jennifer Jenkins and her team noted two things at a company retreat last year. One was that the company, JJPR Agency, would celebrate its 10 year anniversary in 2020. Continue reading →
Alabama Closes Out Census With 99.9% Response
The once-a-decade census is done, and virtually every Alabama household has been counted, thanks to a successful homestretch effort. Continue reading →
Big Bopper Burger one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama
A diner is named such because most customers come there to sit down and dine. Such businesses are not made for the take-out-only setup that COVID-19 forced restaurants to switch to earlier this year. Continue reading →
University of Alabama Partners With Alabama Power, Energy-Focused Accelerator
A partnership with an organization that supports startups in energy technology will advance the University of Alabama’s educational and research mission. Continue reading →
Auburn University Researchers Aim to Fuel New Markets From Hurricane-Ravaged Timber
A team of researchers from Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences is exploring ways to give new life to downed timber that has been decimated by hurricanes. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Energizer Stays Busy Helping Tarrant Church Package Food for Underserved
A “honey-do” list may have kept him busy for a while, but after several months of the extended pandemic, one retiree found that true satisfaction comes from helping others. Continue reading →
