UA Hosts 28th Annual World Literature Conference
The Southern Comparative Literature Association will hold its 28th annual conference on The University of Alabama campus Oct. 10-12, 2002.
New Alumni Scholarships Awarded to Some 300 UA Students, Including Grandson of Grad Who Waited 50 Years for Diploma
Andalusia’s Ryan Mitchell is one of nearly 300 University of Alabama students participating in the first year of a new scholarship program based, in part, on a parent or grandparent’s graduation from UA.
New Alumni Scholarships Awarded to Some 300 UA Students, Including Grandson of Grad Who Waited 50 Years for Diploma
Andalusia’s Ryan Mitchell is one of nearly 300 University of Alabama students participating in the first year of a new scholarship program based, in part, on a parent or grandparent’s graduation from UA.
State Housing Market Sets Another Record in August, According to UA Center Statistics
The Alabama housing market set another record in August with 3,901 homes sold, 1.8 percent above July’s revised figure of 3,832 homes sold. The revised figures reflect the inclusion of the Enterprise market, which had not been included in earlier releases because of reporting problems, according to a spokesman for the Alabama Real Estate Research and Education Center (AREREC) at The University of Alabama.
Tew Named Head of Geological Survey
Dr. Berry H. “Nick” Tew Jr., director of Geographic Information Systems for the Geological Survey of Alabama, has been named state geologist and director of the Geological Survey and supervisor of the State Oil and Gas Board.
Less Means More in Nano-Particles Research
If less is more, researchers in The University of Alabama’s Center for Materials Information Technology, or MINT, have struck gold in their attempts to discover how to store greater amounts of data in smaller storage spaces.
UA to Hold Annual Homecoming Week Oct. 13-19
Entertainment, lawn decorations, a parade and pep rally are all part of The University of Alabama tradition of celebrating Homecoming Week, scheduled this year for Oct. 13-19.
Media Advisory — State Superintendent to Visit UA Campus Oct. 7 to Discuss New Superintendent Academy
Dr. Ed Richardson, superintendent for the Alabama Board of Education, will be on The University of Alabama campus Monday, Oct. 7 to meet with UA administrators, including UA interim President Barry Mason, about the new UA Superintendents Academy (UASA).
UA Student Named National Honors Student of the Year
The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) has selected University of Alabama student Kana Ellis of Northport as the first recipient of the Honors Student of the Year Award.
Alabama Business Hall of Fame to Induct 5 New Members in Ceremony at UA; Global CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers is Keynote Speaker
Five outstanding business and civic leaders will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, Oct. 10.