UA administrators named to new Student Affairs positions
Crimson White – Aug. 2
…Mark Nelson, interim vice president of student affairs, sent an e-mail Friday to the student affairs staff announcing that Tim Hebson has been named dean of students…

A UA scientist is recognized for his role in shipwreck analysis
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 1
…The National Oceanographic Partnership Program honored Dr. William Schroeder, a professor emeritus of biological sciences in UA’s marine science program, and his shipwreck research colleagues with its Award for Excellence in Partnering. The award was presented to representatives of the research team at a meeting of the Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology…

Classic British roadsters reborn in Cobb garage
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Aug. 1
…"People have always liked physical objects associated with their salad days," says anthropologist Michael Murphy of the University of Alabama. "I'm 58, and my musical taste never got much beyond Jimi Hendrix. The older we get, the more pleasure we take out of remembering the good old days"…

Tuscaloosa students experience science in UA labs
Crimson White – Aug. 2
The UA Center for Materials for Information Technology has provided a summer research experience for high school students in Tuscaloosa County since 2004. The program was conceived by David Nikles, a professor of chemistry and materials science, and Gregory Thompson, an assistant professor of metallurgical and materials engineering. Their idea is to introduce high school students to careers in science and engineering research…

RISE Program hosts graduation ceremony
Crimson White – Aug. 2
The University's RISE Program held its annual commencement ceremony last Thursday evening at the Stallings Center…"Graduation was a beautiful celebration of the children who have grown up together at RISE," said Carol Mills, a UA faculty member and parent of two RISE graduates.Mills, a communication studies professor, relocated from Chicago with her husband so her oldest daughter Maren, could enroll in RISE. Maren, 6, has Down's syndrome…

UA students study marine biology
Crimson White – Aug. 2
…Several UA marine biology students went to the DISL to take marine sciences classes, many of which were required for the marine sciences major and not available anywhere else…

Saban era opens with high hopes
Mobile Register – Aug. 2
Tide's first team practice is scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. Saban is slated to address the media at 5 p.m. on Friday, then the freshmen will work out at 7:30 p.m. Sunday will be Fan Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Admission is free. Fans may enter the stadium beginning at 1:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. the Tide will hold an open practice scheduled to last until approximately 4:30 p.m. Following practice, players and coaches will be available for autographs on the field for 45 minutes…

Love him or hate him, Saban's changing things at UA
Crimson White – Aug. 2
…Whether you love him or hate him, one thing is for sure. He is already performing a makeover on the football team and instilling the qualities that are needed in a winning program…

Tide establishes guidelines for fan day
Sand Mountain Reporter – Aug. 2
The University of Alabama will kick off the 2007 football season with its annual fan day, which will be Sunday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Admission is free…Following practice, the Crimson Tide football team, coaching staff and head coach Nick Saban will be available for autographs on the field for 45 minutes, subject to several conditions due to time and space restraints. Fans should log on to www.uagameday.com for further information, or access www.rolltide.com for other pertinent information.

Tuscaloosa institutions will no longer accept other parking permits
Crimson White – Aug. 2
Last year the parking and traffic committee at the University voted to end a program that allowed students and faculty to park at UA, Stillman College and Shelton State Community College campuses with only one parking decal…