The city of Hoover gained more new residents than any other Alabama city from 1990 to 1999-20,317 people, according U.S. Census Bureau data released by the Alabama State Data Center at The University of Alabama.
Four University of Alabama freshmen have been named Gates Millennium Scholars this academic year.
Fireworks, entertainment, lawn decorations, and a parade and pep rally are all part of The University of Alabama’s tradition of celebrating Homecoming Week, scheduled this year for Oct. 22-28.
Poet C. D. Wright will read from her work on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m., in 205 Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus, as part of UA’s Bankhead Visiting Writers Series.
Dr. Richard C. “Dick” Bradt, professor of materials engineering and department head of metallurgical and materials engineering at The University of Alabama, has been chosen as the recipient of the Academic Achievement Award of the Ceramic Society of Japan, becoming the first American to receive this honor.
Miranda Carlisle has been named Southern Company Minority Engineering Program Coordinator by The University of Alabama College of Engineering.
Dr. Mary S. Stone, Ernst &Young Professor in The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, is included in Accounting Today’s annual list of “The Top 100 Most Influential People” in the accounting profession.
The president of Bridgestone/Firestone Retail Operations will be one of the featured speakers at the 19th annual Retailing Day at The University of Alabama Oct. 23-24.
The University of Alabama has been awarded a “Gear-Up” grant of $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to work in partnership with Tuscaloosa County’s Holt High School to improve academic achievement at the high school.
Adults with Type II diabetes who need to lose weight are invited to join a support group that is meeting Friday, Oct. 13, from noon-1 p.m. at the Capstone Medical Center carrel room on The University of Alabama campus.