Archive for the ‘Students’ Category 
UA Students Lend a Hand in New SGA Sunday Student Service Initiative
The University of Alabama Student Government Association is holding the first work session of the new SGA Sunday Student Service Initiative Oct. 9, at noon, meeting at the Tuscaloosa Area Volunteer Reception Center, 2512 University Blvd. E., in Alberta City.
Students Select Five Seniors for UA Homecoming Court
The 2011 University of Alabama Homecoming Court was chosen in a general student election held Tuesday, Oct. 4, on campus.
UA English Class Judges World Literature for Druid City Brick Award
Students in English 411, Dr. Emily O. Wittman's Advanced Studies in Comparative and Multicultural Literature class, don't just sit and read. They judge.
Supply Store to Present UA Graduation Celebration
The University of Alabama Supply Store will hold a Graduation Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza and Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Supply Store lobby. The event is designed to be a one-stop shopping and preparation site for December graduates.
UA Homecoming Parade Time Set
The University of Alabama Homecoming Parade will begin at noon on Saturday, Oct. 8, prior to the UA football game against Vanderbilt University at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 6 p.m.
Student Affairs Hall of Fame Honors Three UA Leaders
Three noted leaders on campus were honored recently for their service to The University of Alabama as 2011 inductees into the UA Student Affairs Hall of Fame.
Crossroads Center Offers Events at UA for Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
A monthlong celebration of Hispanic-Latino culture is being held at The University of Alabama through Oct. 20 in events organized by the UA Crossroads Community Center.
Documentary by UA Students Wins at Sidewalk Festival
“The Chief,” a documentary two University of Alabama students created through UA’s Documenting Justice course, won Best Alabama Film at the 13th annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival.
UA Homecoming Features ‘The Tradition Rolls On’ Theme
The University of Alabama will welcome students, parents, alumni and visitors to campus during Homecoming Week 2011, to be held Sunday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Oct. 8.
UA Centers Offer First Nonprofit Protégé Program for Students
The University of Alabama Community Service Center and Career Center are teaming up to offer the first Nonprofit Protégé Program, an experience that will allow UA students to work alongside a nonprofit organization director.
Creative Campus Student Interns Named at UA
Creative Campus at The University of Alabama has selected 41 students to serve as interns for the 2011-2012 academic year.
UA to Host General Interest, Business Career Fair
The University of Alabama will host a General Interest and Business Career Fair Sept. 22 at the Bryant Conference Center. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is open to all students.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Summer Term
A total of 354 students enrolled during the 2011 summer term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above, or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0, all As.
UA Student’s Essay Appears in New York Times
University of Alabama student Alexandra Franklin's willingness to share some of her deepest thoughts and feelings about her life, her commitment to feminism and a supportive boyfriend led her to write a Modern Love essay published Sunday, Sept. 11, in The New York Times.
UA Hosts Family Weekend, More than 3,000 Expected to Attend
More than 3,000 family members of University of Alabama students will visit campus during Family Weekend Friday-Sunday, Sept. 16-18.
Enrollment at Record High as UA Continues to Grow with Quality
Enrollment at The University of Alabama reached a record 31,747 students this fall as the University continues to grow with quality.Total enrollment is up 5 percent, an increase of 1,515 students, over fall 2010, and includes 26,234 undergraduates and 5,513 graduate and first professional students.
UA Honors College Presents Documentary on ‘Invisible Children’ of African Conflict
The University of Alabama Honors College Assembly is partnering with the student organization Apwonjo to host the NPO Invisible Children 2011 “Tony” Tour on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in 127 Biology.
UA’s Creative Campus Featured in Thomas Friedman’s New Book
Creative Campus at The University of Alabama is featured in a new book by New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman and co-author Michael Mandelbaum. The book, titled “That Used To Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back” and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, is available in bookstores beginning this week.
UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors
The University of Alabama recently selected 18 students as 2011-2012 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.
Greensboro’s Safe House Museum Inaugural Art Exhibit Curated by UA Students
The newly renovated Safe House Black History Museum in Greensboro will inaugurate a series of art exhibitions with a show curated by students at The University of Alabama.
Get On Board Day at UA Connects Students to Campus Activities
Students at The University of Alabama have the opportunity to learn more about various organizations on campus during Get on Board day, Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Ferguson Plaza from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
UA Students Lend a Hand in Storm Relief, Community Support
The University of Alabama Community Service Center is kicking off the new academic year with service projects this week to get new students involved on campus and to help the Tuscaloosa community rebuild from the April 27 tornado.
UA Sorority Pledges Announced
Pledging sororities recently at The University of Alabama were 1,312 women.
STEM Path to MBA Offers Top Students Shorter Degree Path
Forty-six of the country's brightest students are registered at The University of Alabama this fall for a course of study that will allow them to combine their strength in science, technology, engineering or math with their interests in business and complete their undergraduate studies and earn a master's degree in business administration in five years.
UA TCF Class Project Selected to Screen at New York Television Festival
A class project produced by a group of University of Alabama telecommunication and film students has been picked to screen at the New York Television Festival's Independent Pilot Competition.