Stories Tagged ‘Giving’ 
The Coca-Cola Foundation Honors UA Scholarship Students
The Coca-Cola Foundation recently awarded scholarships to a select group of University of Alabama students, providing them with the opportunity to be the first in their families to earn a college degree.
The Coca-Cola Foundation Honors UA Scholarship Students
A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2011-2012 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars will be held Thursday, March 29, at noon in Smith Hall on the UA campus.
Local Marine Corps League Detachment Partners with UA through Scholarship Support
Students who are Marine Corps veterans or who have a family connection to someone who is currently serving or has served in the United States Marine Corps will soon be able to apply for a new scholarship at The University of Alabama.
UA Athletics Department Gives $1 Million to UA Acts of Kindness Fund
The University of Alabama Athletics Department announced today that it is contributing $1 million to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund established by the University to assist students, faculty and staff who were impacted by the April 27 tornado.
The Coca-Cola Foundation Honors UA Students, Renews Scholarship Commitment
The Coca-Cola Foundation has renewed its commitment to provide a select group of University of Alabama students with the opportunity to be the first in their families to earn a college degree.
The Coca-Cola Foundation Honors UA Students while Renewing Scholarship Commitment
A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2010-2011 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, in Smith Hall on the UA campus.
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.
Regions Bank Donates Bicycles to UA’s BamaBikes Program
Regions Bank has presented the BamaBikes Program at The University of Alabama with 25 new green bicycles.
Regions Bank Donates Bikes to UA’s BamaBikes Program
Regions Bank will present 25 new green bicycles to The University of Alabama’s BamaBikes program on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. The presentation will take place at UA’s Student Recreation Center.
UA Awards Osher Reentry Scholarships
For the third consecutive year, The University of Alabama has awarded 20 tuition-only scholarships of $2,500 each through a $50,000 grant from the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.
UA Selected to Partner with Suder Foundation’s First Scholars Program
The University of Alabama is one of two universities recently selected to partner with The Suder Foundation as part of their national pilot for first-generation college students, First Scholars program.
UA Receives More than $2 million from Bernard Osher Foundation
The University of Alabama has received more than $2 million in funding from The Bernard Osher Foundation for the foundation’s signature programs: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.
UA’s Sixth Biennial Denny Society Event Honors a Record Number of Members
The University of Alabama’s Denny Society recently held its sixth biennial event honoring its 739 members, with a record 230 attendees.
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars to Be Recognized at UA March 23
A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2009-2010 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23 beginning at noon in Smith Hall.
UA Honors Donors of Limited-Edition Lithographs of Picasso Drawings
A reception marking the gift of 15 lithographs of drawings by the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso, to the art and art history department and The College of Arts and Sciences will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Gorgas Library at The University of Alabama. The reception is in honor of the donors of the lithographs, Dr. Virginia Rembert Liles, professor emeritus of art and art history, and Raeford Liles.
UA Takes Part in Up ‘til Dawn Event for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
The University of Alabama will participate in Up ‘til Dawn, a nationwide event that benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, on Nov. 4 from 2-8 p.m. in the Ferguson Center east dining room.
UA Awards 20 Osher Reentry Scholarships
The University of Alabama has awarded 20 tuition-only scholarships of $2,500 each through the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.
UA Announces Completion of Successful Capital Campaign
The University of Alabama raised $612,672,016 in the "Our Students. Our Future." capital campaign that ended on June 30. The original goal of $500 million established at the start of the campaign in 2002 was met in May 2008.
Ernst & Young Commits More Than $600,000 to The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse School of Accountancy
The current partners, retired partners, principals and employees of Ernst & Young have committed more than $600,000 over the next five years to The University of Alabama's Culverhouse School of Accountancy.
Lewis and Faye Manderson Donate More Than $12 Million to UA
Lewis M. and Faye Manderson have made gifts in excess of $12 million to The University of Alabama's "Our Students. Our Future." capital campaign.
UA Sigma Chi Fraternity Leads Fundraising Effort, Donates $32K to Children’s Hospital
Members of The University of Alabama Sigma Chi fraternity, in conjunction with UA sororities, recently presented a $32,000 check to Children's Hospital of Alabama.
UA Awarded Osher Reentry Scholarship Funding; Applications Available
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a second $50,000 grant to The University of Alabama for the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program, which assists students who have experienced a five-year or more interruption in their education and want to resume their undergraduate studies to complete their degree.
UA Recognizes Third Class of Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars
Leadership, motivation and a drive to achieve higher education describes a select group of University of Alabama students given opportunity, by the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship program, to become the first in their families to earn a college degree.
UA Receives Scholarship Support from the Wachovia Foundation
The University of Alabama has received a $250,000 gift from The Wachovia Foundation to establish the Wachovia Foundation First Generation Scholarships. The first Wachovia Foundation First Generation Scholars will be selected beginning in the fall of 2009.
UA Receives Challenge Grant from The Kresge Foundation
The University of Alabama has received a $200,000 challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation that will be used to help renovate and expand the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.