UA Student Receives Scholarships from American Hotel and Lodging Foundation and Alabama Travel and Tourism Association

University of Alabama student Randy McMillion recently received a $2,000 scholarship from The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students, and a $1,000 scholarship from the Alabama Travel and Tourism Association for the 2003-2004 academic year.

UA ASME Wins Little Giant Award

The University of Alabama student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers recently received the Little Giant Award, a national award for its activities.

UA Professor Wins Outstanding Manufacturing Engineer Award

Dr. Yuebin Guo, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama, recently received the Society of Manufacturing Engineers 2003 Jiri Tlusty Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award.

One Person’s ‘Ick’ is Another’s Fascination

When Dr. Stephen Secor is in social settings and responds to the routinely posed question “So, what do you do for a living?” the answer elicits a mixture of reactions.

Expert to Discuss Swallowing Problems Among Children During UA Talk

An expert in swallowing disorders will give a talk at The University of Alabama on Friday, July 25 in ten Hoor Hall, room 125, on the UA campus.

Hebson Named Associate Dean of Students at UA

Dr. Tim S. Hebson has been named associate dean of students at The University of Alabama, Dr. Tom Strong, UA dean of students, announced today.

UA, Stillman Students to Present Research Results

Some two dozen undergraduate students, representing both The University of Alabama and Stillman College, will display presentations of their latest scientific research from noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, July 25 in the UA Biology Building, room 402.

Figures Leadership Experience Impacts Next Generation of Students

Ninth-graders from across the state, including the Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas, will be on The University of Alabama and Stillman College campuses next week to learn lessons in leadership.

Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program to Hold Annual Summit

The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) will hold its third annual Summit on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and the Capitol Building in Montgomery.

Birmingham Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 2,990 students enrolled during the spring 2003 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or above, or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0, announced Dr. Judy Bonner, UA provost and vice president for academic affairs.