UA Graduate Receives Fulbright Grant to Study in Japan
Frances Hartwell, a University of Alabama graduate from Huntsville, was recently awarded a Fulbright Grant to study in Japan during the 2001-2002 school year.
Work Begins on Shelby Hall, UA’s $50 Million Interdisciplinary Science Building
Construction has begun on The University of Alabama’s Shelby Hall, an interdisciplinary science building named in honor of U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby and his wife, Dr. Annette Shelby.
UA is Summer Home to Top Collegiate Chemistry Students, Area High School Teachers
Some of America’s best and brightest chemistry students are spending 10 weeks of their summer at The University of Alabama, taking part in an intensive undergraduate research program sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
Professor Developing Safer Alternative to Popular Dietary Supplement
A synthetic compound developed by a University of Alabama chemistry professor may prove not only a safe alternative to a possibly problematic, yet popular, dietary supplement, but it also has potential as an alternative treatment for diabetes.
UA Journalism Department Hosts 18th Annual Minority Journalism Workshop
For the 18th year, the department of journalism at The University of Alabama is hosting some of Alabama’s brightest aspiring journalism students, during its Minority Journalism Workshop July 8-19.
UA Museum Dig Unearths Rare, Native American Council House
A University of Alabama Museum of Natural History archaeological team recently discovered the remains of a type of 15th-century Native American council house never before found in Alabama.
Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment Related to UA Police
As part of a voluntary accreditation assessment, employees of The University of Alabama Department of Public Safety and community members are invited to offer comments related to the department on Monday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Alabama Power Room, 216 Reese Phifer Hall on the UA campus.
Housing Market Flexes its Muscles in May, According to UA Center’s Data
The nation’s housing market demonstrated its strength in May. Existing home sales increased 2.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.37 million units from 5.22 million units in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
UA Law International Program More than Doubles in Size
The University of Alabama School of Law will host 15 international students during the 2001-2002 school year as part of its growing International Graduate Program.
Huntsville Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA
A total of 2,825 students enrolled during the spring 2001 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) or above, or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0, announced Dr. Nancy Barrett, UA provost and vice president for academic affairs.