Stories Tagged ‘Administration’ 
Zhou Named an Associate Dean at UA’s C&IS
Dr. Shuhua Zhou has been named associate dean for graduate studies at The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences.
Former UA Presidents to Receive ODK Living Legends Award
The Iota Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa at The University of Alabama will present the Living Legends Award to Drs. Joab Thomas and Roger Sayers, former UA presidents, on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the University Club.
UA Program Provides ‘One-Stop Shop’ for First-Generation Students
The 'Alabama First' program oversees all of The University of Alabama's first-generation students.
Long-time UA Professor, Administrator Douglas E. Jones Dies
Dr. Douglas E. Jones, professor emeritus of geological sciences at The University of Alabama and curator of invertebrate paleontology at the Alabama Museum of Natural History, died April 2, 2010 after a brief illness. He was 79.
UA Seniors Invited to Nominate ‘Inspiring’ High School Teachers
University of Alabama students graduating in May are invited to nominate a teacher from their high school for the newly created Capstone Inspiring Educator Award.
UA Research Activity Makes Significant Gains
The University of Alabama's contract and grant activity totaled $76 million in fiscal year 2009, an 18 percent increase from the previous year.
UA Revises Minor in Asian Studies
The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences has revised its minor in Asian studies.
Cynthia Hope Named Assistant Vice President for Research at UA
Cynthia Hope, director of the Office for Sponsored Programs within the division of the Office for Research at The University of Alabama, has been named assistant vice president for research at UA.
Dr. John L. Blackburn, Long-Time UA Administrator and Civic Leader, Dies
Dr. John L. Blackburn, a veteran administrator at The University of Alabama and a prominent civic leader, died July 3, 2009, in Tuscaloosa.
Design for UA Science and Engineering Complex Takes National Award
The University of Alabama Campus Master Plan has received the 2009 Merit Award from the Society for College and University Planning for excellence in planning for a district or campus component.
Benson Named Vice President for UA Research
Dr. Joe Benson, a long-time faculty member and administrator at The University of Alabama, has been named vice president for research and vice provost at UA.
Nelson Named Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost at UA
Dr. Mark D. Nelson, a leading faculty member and administrator at The University of Alabama, has been named vice president for student affairs and vice provost at UA.
UA Grows Green
Enrollment numbers are not the only ones growing on The University of Alabama campus as the number of tons of recyclable materials collected by UA over the past year has more than doubled from the previous year.
John McGowan Named Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer at UA
Dr. John P. McGowan has been named vice provost and chief information officer at The University of Alabama, effective July 14.
UA Leadership Academy Inducts New Members
Six fellows have been selected for The University of Alabama Leadership Academy class of 2009.
UA Administrator Wins Prestigious Professional Award
Dr. Kathleen Cramer, senior associate vice president for student affairs at The University of Alabama, has been named a Pillar of the Profession by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
UA’s Hebson Promoted to Dean of Students
Dr. Tim Hebson has been promoted to dean of students at The University of Alabama.
UA Dean Robert Olin Appointed to Pearson Strategic Advisory Board
Dr. Robert F. Olin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama, has been appointed to a newly established strategic advisory board for Pearson Education, the world's leading educational and professional publisher.
UA’s Alabama Center for Real Estate Gets New Director, New Name
The former Alabama Center for Real Estate Research and Education at The University of Alabama has a new name, a new director, a new direction and will soon have a new staff.
Two New Directors of Advancement Named at UA
Shelley D. Jordan has been named director of advancement for the Capstone College of Nursing and Neely J. Portera has been named director of advancement for the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama.
Miller Named Executive Director of UA Crimson Care
Melanie Miller, a staff member and administrator with a background in counseling and social work, has been named executive director of Crimson Care in the Division of Student Affairs at The University of Alabama.
Jason Hatter Named to UA Productivity Center’s Manufacturing Outreach Position
Jason Hatter, a 1998 graduate of The University of Alabama, has been named the manufacturing outreach coordinator for the Alabama Productivity Center at UA.
Benson Named Interim Vice President for Research at UA
Dr. Joe Benson, a long-time faculty member and administrator at The University of Alabama, has been named interim vice president for research and vice provost at UA.
Shanna Hocking Named Director of Leadership Gifts at UA
Shanna Hocking has been named director of leadership gifts at The University of Alabama. In this role, she will work with major gift donors, focusing on fund-raising efforts for the "Our Students. Our Future." campaign. Hocking moves to her new position from UA's School of Social Work where she served as director of advancement.
UA Action Card, Director Receive National Honors
The University of Alabama Action Card and director of the UA card program have been recognized recently with two national awards.