Stories Tagged ‘Political Science’ 
UA Experts Ready to Discuss Elections, Issues With Media
University of Alabama experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election. For more source ideas, contact Richard LeComte, media relations, rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782.
UA’s Bama Grad Expo Seeks Top Prospective Students for Campus Visit
The University of Alabama will host Bama Grad Expo 2012, which brings top prospective graduate students to campus, Jan. 12-14, 2012.
UA Celebrates Constitution Day with Visit from Federal Judge
In honor of Constitution Day, The University of Alabama will host Judge Lynn N. Hughes, a UA alumnus and United States district judge, Friday, Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater.
UA Scores High in Academics With Two Hollings Scholars
UA’s best and brightest students are once again being nationally recognized for their top-notch research. Two UA students will receive the prestigious and highly competitive National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship for 2011-2012. The students are A.J. Collins of Amissville, Va., and Sarah Johnson of Mesquite, Texas.
NPR Editor Comes to UA to Talk Politics
Ken Rudin, political editor for National Public Radio, will speak about the political landscape and upcoming national elections at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in 205 Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
Actress Presents Coming-of-Age Tale in ‘Palestine’ at UA
“Palestine,” a one-woman performance by Najla Said, will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at the Heritage Room in The University of Alabama's Ferguson Center.
UA Student Leadership Brings Gubernatorial Debate to Campus
A campus ideas session 16 months ago among a group of strongly motivated students has produced two opportunities for the people of Alabama to weigh candidates for governor during the 2010 election.
UA Celebrates Constitution Day with Student Debate on Defense of Marriage Act
In honor of Constitution Day, The University of Alabama will host a student debate Friday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater on “Is the Defense of Marriage Act Constitutional?”
UA Sets Record with 10 Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team
A record 10 University of Alabama students have been named to USA Today’s 2010 All-USA College Academic Team. Once again, UA led the nation with the most students on the team, and set a record for the most students any university has ever placed on the team in a single year. UA students Alan Blinder, Connor Johnson, Kendra Key, Dana Lewis, Joy Driver Aldridge, Richard Cockrum, Susan DeLeon, Amy Frees, Kalen Berry and Rebecca Long were named to the team.
UA Organizes Student Conference to Encourage Democracy
The University of Alabama's New College is offering “Connect the Dots,” a national student conference to encourage the democratic practices of public dialogue, deliberation and community problem-solving and action.
Alabama Governor’s Race to Pit Davis Against Byrne, UA Political Scientist Predicts
Bradley Byrne, the former chancellor of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, and U.S. Rep. Artur Davis figure to face off in November 2010 for the post of governor of Alabama, but both face significant challenges in the upcoming primaries, a University of Alabama political scientist says.
Thawing North to Provoke Conflict Among Nations in 2010, UA Expert Predicts
Conflict in the chilly Arctic Circle among Canada, Russia, Greenland and the United States will heat up beginning in 2010, a University of Alabama political scientist predicts.
Obama to Rethink Legislative Strategy in 2010, Political Science Professor Predicts
After a year of congressional battles over health-care bills, President Barack Obama will become more proactive in sending his own legislation to Congress, a UA political scientist predicts.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Talk at UA about Relations with Cuba
Lino Gutiérrez, former U.S. ambassador to Argentina and Nicaragua and a University of Alabama alumnus, will deliver a lecture and meet with faculty and students at UA Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3.
UA Political Scientists Receive $205,000 Grant to Study International Conflict Resolution
Two University of Alabama political scientists, Dr. Douglas Gibler and Dr Karl DeRouen, have received a grant of $205,000 from the National Science Foundation to analyze the effectiveness of political settlements in ending international conflict.
UA Celebrates Constitution Day
In honor of Constitution Day, The University of Alabama will host a panel discussion Sept. 17 examining the constitutionality of national health care reform plans and the federal economic bailout.
Five UA Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team
The University of Alabama once again leads the nation with five students named to USA Today's 2009 All-USA College Academic Team. Laura Dover, Adam Knight and Ynhi Thai have been named to the Second Team; Laura Godorecci has been named to the Third Team, and Alex Flachsbart has been named an Honorable Mention.
UA’s ‘Last Lecture’ Winner to Talk about Apologizing
Dr. Utz McKnight, assistant professor of political science at The University of Alabama, has won the 2009 Last Lecture Series Award from UA's Graduate School.
Congressman to Present UA Honors College Distinguished Lecture
Rep. Artur Davis will be presenting the inaugural University of Alabama Honors College Distinguished Lecture Wednesday, April 15, at 4 p.m. in the Ferguson Theater.
Legislation to Expand Funding for Stem Cell Research, Overall Federal Research Dollars to Remain Scarce
A 2001 ban on federally funded researchers conducting embryonic stem cell research will be lifted in the coming year, but overall funding for this and other scientific research will remain historically low, predicts a University of Alabama biologist.
More Women to Seek High-Profile Political Roles
Sarah Palin continues to draw big audiences to Republican events, and some say she helped Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss pull off a victory in a state run-off. A University of Alabama professor believes Palin will continue drawing attention well into the new year and, quite possibly, longer.
Obama’s First Year to Bring Open, Frank Dialogue About Racial and Ethnic Diversity
An increase in open and frank dialogue about racial and ethnic diversity will begin as Barack Obama’s presidential administration gets underway in the coming year, predicts a University of Alabama rhetorical studies expert.
Style Shifts Direction in 2009; First Lady Takes Center Stage
More figure-flattering cuts, belts and dresses that emphasize the waist will replace bulky tops as the hottest styles in 2009 as fashion trends move away from the focus on volume of the last few seasons, a University of Alabama expert predicts.
U.S. to Pull Out of Iraq, Increase Troops in Afghanistan
The incoming Obama administration will make good on pledges regarding the ongoing conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2009 even as those nations pose huge challenges, says Dr. Douglas Gibler, associate professor of political science at The University of Alabama and an expert in international relations.
Prisoners May be Released as Federal and State Governments Face Critical Funding Decisions in 2009
The economic downturn in 2009 will force the federal government and some state governments to face critical funding decisions when it comes to prisons, says Dr. David Forde, professor of criminal justice at The University of Alabama. In fact, states like Alabama may be forced to choose between funding the prison system or schools.