UA in the News: May 21, 2010
May 21, 2010 - Filed under: UA in the News
UA Awarded Grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute
FOX6 (Birmingham) – May 20
Researchers in West Alabama are using a million dollar grant to cultivate the next generation of scientists. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute awarded the grant to the University of Alabama. The money goes towards teaching, and inspiring more young scientists. It pays for 24 students at Alabama, Shelton State and Stillman College to attend rotating classes at all 3 schools.
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – May 20
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.