A growing need for health care services by rural residents who are generally older than urban residents, coupled with decreased federal funding for programs and fewer qualified health care providers, will lead to changes in the way health care is delivered, says Dr. Sara Barger, dean of UA’s Capstone College of Nursing.
The University of Alabama chapter of the Golden Key Honor Society recently received the Key Chapter Award at this year’s international meeting of the society in Los Angeles.
The University of Alabama School of Law classes of 1950 and 1951 recently pledged nearly $100,000 to create the Class of 1950 and 1951 Endowed Scholarship Fund in commemoration of the 50th reunions of both classes.
University of Alabama senior Bradley D. Tuggle of Decatur has been named a Rhodes Scholar for 2001.
Teachers receive professional development hours for participation in Exploring Alabama field trips.
The University of Alabama School of Law recently announced the promotion of administrative staff members Susie Carver, Noah Funderburg and Jenelle Marsh.
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) will be the featured speaker for The University of Alabama’s winter commencement ceremony Sunday, Dec. 17 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Larry O’Neal, senior development director and assistant to the vice president of advancement at The University of Alabama, has been elected to join the board of directors of the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG).
The University of Alabama will replace all on-campus snack machines with new machines during the break between fall and spring semesters. The new machines will have reduced prices on some items.
Adults with Type II diabetes are invited to join a support group that is meeting Friday, Dec. 8, from noon-1 p.m. at the Capstone Medical Center carrel room on The University of Alabama campus.