Stories Tagged ‘Alumni’ 
UA Alumna Wins NBC’s ‘Fashion Star’
University of Alabama alumna and New York City-based fashion designer Hunter Bell's perseverance and passion finally paid off -- to the tune of $3 million and the opportunity to debut her collection with three of the nation's largest retailers.
UA Honors Six Distinguished Engineering Fellows
The University of Alabama College of Engineering honored six alumni by inducting them into its 2013 class of Distinguished Engineering Fellows.
Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award Presented to Two Former UA Players
Two former University of Alabama standout athletes - Johnny Musso and Marlin "Scooter" Dyess - have received the 2012 Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award.
UA Graduate Competes in ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Janelle Issis, a 2011 graduate of The University of Alabama, is competing in the ninth season of “So You Think You Can Dance,” broadcast at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on the Fox network.
UA Culverhouse Grad Marillyn Hewson Named President, COO of Lockheed Martin
Marillyn A. Hewson, a graduate of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, has been named president and chief operating officer of Lockheed Martin, succeeding president and COO Chris Kubasik. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2013.
Courington Awarded UA Engineering Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award
The University of Alabama College of Engineering awards David G. Courington with the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award.
UA Honors Six Distinguished Engineering Fellows
The University of Alabama College of Engineering honors six alumni of the College by inducting them into its class of 2012 Distinguished Engineering Fellows.
South Alabama Dean of Medicine Headlines UA’s McCollough Forum
Dr. Samuel Joseph Strada, dean of the College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama, will be the featured speaker for the 10th annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Feb. 24-25 in the Shelby Hall rotunda on The University of Alabama campus.
UA’s CHES Presents Jack Davis Alumni Awards
The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences presented the Jack Davis Professional Achievement Awards during recent homecoming activities.
UA’s American Studies Marks 50th Year with Anniversary Weekend
The University of Alabama's American studies department will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a weekend of special events Oct. 14-15.
Teaching Award Winners Honored at UA
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2011 recipients of the University's highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.
Department of State Foreign Service Officer to Address UA Students
David Newell, a foreign service officer for the U.S. Department of State, will present a lecture, "Lessons Learned from a Life Abroad," Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. in room 205 of the Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Alumni, Faculty, Students Helping New York-based Alfred Dunner in Dressing Up! Tuscaloosa Event
University of Alabama alumni, students, faculty and staff are teaming up for Dressing Up! Tuscaloosa, an event June 9-13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Central High School to give out thousands of donated Alfred Dunner women's garments to those affected by the April 27 tornado.
National Alumni Association Announces UA Award Winners
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recently named recipients of the Distinguished Alumni, Alumni Student and Outstanding Senior Awards.
UA MBA Grad Uses ‘Fast Track’ to Commercial Investment Designation
Ryan Robinette, who received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Alabama Manderson Graduate School of Business, has become the first MBA graduate to use the UA-Certified Commercial Investment Member-Alliance "fast track" candidacy to receive his CCIM pin.
UA MBA Program Ranks No. 32 among Public Institutions
The MBA program at the Manderson Graduate School of Business at The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce is ranked No. 63 overall and No. 32 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Calvin Brown Named Director of Alumni Affairs at UA
Calvin J. Brown, a partner and portfolio manager with BlueCreek Investment Partners, LLC, in Huntsville, has been named director of alumni affairs at The University of Alabama, effective April 1.
UA Joins Other Public Universities for Montgomery Events Supporting Higher Ed
The University of Alabama will join public universities from throughout the state in demonstrating support for higher education at two special events planned for April 6-7 in Montgomery.
UA Car Tags Raise $3.5 Million for Student Scholarships
The University of Alabama collegiate license tag program raised some $3.5 million during the 2010 fiscal year. Funds raised through the statewide program are used for scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
Three Communication Leaders to be Inducted into UA’s CIS Hall of Fame
Three renowned communication and information leaders -- Sanford Morton "Sandy" Grossman, James E. "Jimmy" Mills and Charles Joseph "Joe" Scarborough -- will be inducted into The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences Hall of Fame on Thursday, Oct. 21.
UA’s HES Explores Emerging Technology for Homecoming
The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences is taking an innovatively different approach to welcoming alumni and friends for homecoming festivities on campus.
UA College of Human Environmental Sciences Presents Alumni Awards
The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences presented the Jack Davis Professional Achievement Awards during recent homecoming activities on campus.
UA Chemical Engineering Celebrates 100 Years
The University of Alabama department of chemical and biological engineering in the College of Engineering honored 100 alumni and friends by inducting them into its class of Centennial Fellows culminating a year of celebrations recognizing the department’s founding in 1910.
UA Honors Teaching Award Winners
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2010 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.
UA Capstone Engineering Society to Hold Golf Tournament
The Capstone Engineering Society of The University of Alabama College of Engineering will hold the 10th annual CES Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 20, at the Riverchase Country Club in Birmingham with a shotgun start at noon.