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UA Engineering Alumni Honor Outstanding Senior
Blake Whitley, a senior at The University of Alabama, recently received the 2012 Capstone Engineering Society Outstanding Senior Award.
Students Receive UA Away Scholarships to Work, Serve and Study
The University of Alabama Division of Student Affairs has named five students as recipients of the summer UA Away scholarships.
UA Partners with Tuskegee in Developing Nanoscience Curriculum for Black Belt Middle-Schoolers
Faculty and staff from The University of Alabama will test nanoscience modules with middle-school teachers from the Black Belt Friday at the McWane Center in Birmingham.
Montgomery First Stop for Coretta Scott King Biography Tour, Release of UA Press’ Book Nears
Bernice A. King will tour the state to promote a biography on her mother, Coretta Scott King. The tour's first stop is April 28 at Alabama State University in Montgomery.
UA in the News: April 24, 2012
UA's Rick Bragg gives "Last Lecture" – UA to host tornado research symposium – Psychology professor's class fosters positive youth involvement – Campus Veterans Association celebrates veterans – and more …
UA Student News for April 24, 2012
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Proposal submissions for the National Outreach Scholarship Conference, April 30 THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER ”Homegrown Alabama Remembers” farmers market, April 26, 3-6 p.m., Canturbury Episcopal Chapel lawn Tornado-research symposium, April 27, 1 [...]
Hand-made Baby Quilts to be Presented to Baby TALK Families
Thirteen expectant families who have been working with Baby TALK, a University of Alabama-based community engagement program building parent-infant relationships, will be presented with a handmade quilt Wednesday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Maude L. Whatley Health Center, 2731 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Tuscaloosa.
Ghanaian Saxophonist to Perform in UA’s Sonic Frontiers Series
Ghanaian saxophonist and visual artist Nii Noi Nortey will perform using instruments of his own design in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in The University of Alabama’s Ferguson Center Theater.
UA in the News: April 21-23, 2012
UA students, faculty, staff and community join in a Day of Service – Crimson Tide football team honored at White House – UA economist discusses payrolls, tax revenue – UA gymnasts win national championship – UA students assist Good Samaritan Clinic -- and more ...
Philosopher to Lecture at UA on Social Belief, Democracy
Dr. Alvin Goldman, a board of governors professor of philosophy at Rutgers University, will deliver the final spring semester lecture in The University of Alabama’s Philosophy Today Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. April 26 in 205 Smith Hall on the UA campus.
UA in the News: April 20, 2012
President Obama honors Crimson Tide football team – High school students share ideas through ‘Winds of Change’ program – UA researchers co-author paper on cosmic rays – UA theater and dance department presents ‘Chicago’ – and more…
Purple Martins Get Prime Living Quarters on UA Campus
A University of Alabama geographer and ornithologist is leading an effort to build houses on campus for the purple martin, a popular migratory bird.
UA in the News: April 19, 2012
High school students thrive in UA’s Early College program – UA ad team to compete in national competition – Speech team finishes 7th at competition – UA prof wins SEC faculty award – Tornado research symposium planned – Visiting scholar speaks on Brazil’s child protection laws – and more…
IceCube Neutrino Observatory Explores Origin of Cosmic Rays; UA Scientists on Research Team
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a massive detector in Antarctica, is honing in on how the highest energy cosmic rays are produced.
Statement on April 19 Incident Near Campus
The security and well-being of our students and employees is one of our highest priorities. In emergency situations, UA will provide accurate, timely information to key stakeholders so they can make the most informed decisions possible regarding their personal safety and well-being. Early this morning, University police received reports of shots fired in close proximity to the campus.
UA in the News: April 18, 2012
UA Interim President Bonner speaks to faculty and staff – UA research team wins $30,000 grant – UA psychology prof leads ‘Winds of Change’ discussions – UA student researcher links gender, technology – Visiting scholar focuses on child welfare – Business Honors Program hosts Sustainability Day – Events – and more…
UA Hosts Tornado Research Symposium on Anniversary of April 27 Storms
The University of Alabama's College of Arts and Sciences and its Alabama Museum of Natural History will host a tornado research symposium Friday, April 27 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tornado outbreak that struck Tuscaloosa and the region.
UA Engineering Students Compete in SAE Baja Race
A team of engineering students from The University of Alabama, Bama Racing, will compete in the SAE Baja competition in Auburn.
Best in Engaged Scholarship to Be Recognized at UA
A Veterans Affairs program for people entering or returning to college after military service is among the exemplary projects that will be recognized Friday, April 20, at The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships awards luncheon.
UA Student News for April 17, 2012
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER UA Day of Service volunteer registration, April 18 Purchase period for home-game football tickets for students who opted in, now through April 20 Applications for SGA director and standing committee positions, today, 5 [...]
UA in the News: April 17, 2012
UA to hold Day of Service as tornado anniversary nears – UA instructor collects, publishes storm reflections – UA Arboretum plant sale draws crowds – UA economists project growth – UA researchers seek to bring farmer-friendly research to market – and more …
Holt Students Experience ‘Winds of Change’ with Help from UA Students, Faculty
"Winds of Change," a youth-led series of discussions addressing recovery priorities in Holt after the April 27, 2011, tornado, will be held from Wednesday, April 18, to Friday, April 20, at the Holt High School auditorium. Dr. Jeffrey G. Parker, associate professor of psychology at The University of Alabama, is spearheading the initiative.
UA in the News: April 14-16, 2012
Crimson Tide football team to visit White House – UA senior studies women’s use of technology – UA theatre and dance department presents ‘Chicago’ – Trent Richardson grants teen’s prom wish – Saban and Croyle address students on character – and more…
UA to Host Robot Programming Competition
More than 100 elementary and high-school students from across Alabama will be at The University of Alabama April 21 telling robots what to do and hoping their instructions are good enough to win the Alabama Robotics Competition.
UA Chemistry Professor Among First to Receive New SEC Award
Dr. David Dixon, professor and holder of the Robert Ramsay Chair of Chemistry at The University of Alabama, has been named a recipient of one of the first Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Awards.
