UA to Host High School Latin Day
The University of Alabama classics program will be hosting the second annual Latin Day for Alabama high school students on Friday, Feb. 20, in the Ferguson Center.
UA’s Merriman Chosen to Serve on Commission on English Language Accreditation
William Merriman, assistant director for internal programs and instructor at The University of Alabama English Language Institute (ELI), has been elected to the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA).
State Schools Receive Gift of Alabama Heritage Magazine
For the past several days Alabama school principals, superintendents, and librarians have received a surprise as Alabama Heritage magazine has announced that all public and private K-12 schools in the state have been given subscriptions to the magazine, courtesy of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
Dr. Jan Alan Nelson, UA Professor Emeritus, Dies
Dr. Jan Alan Nelson, University of Alabama professor emeritus, died Feb. 11 at his home in Cottondale.
UA Ranks Second Nationally with Four USA Today Academic All-Americans
Four students from The University of Alabama have been named to this year’s USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. UA came in second only to Harvard, which had five team members, and tied Northwestern at four in total number of students on the prestigious team.
University Programs Named Among Top Five Campus Groups
University Programs at The University of Alabama was named one of the five “2004 Best Campus Programs” for the second year in a row by Campus Activities Magazine.
Columbia Law Professor to Deliver Meador Lecture at UA Law School on February 19
Lori Damrosch of Columbia Law School will present the Daniel J. Meador Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 19, at The University of Alabama School of Law.
Rapper Chuck D. to Speak at UA February 17
Chuck D., former leader and co-founder of the 1980s rap group Public Enemy, will speak at The University of Alabama on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Moody Music Concert Hall.
UA Students Help Make Leadership Conference a Success
Two University of Alabama students played key roles in helping to make the recent Capstone Leadership Assembly for Student Success (CLASS) conference a success. Grace Shelby, a junior from Huntsville, and Christian Smith, a sophomore from Trussville, were both instrumental in coordinating the conference that took place on Saturday, Jan. 31.
New Program at UA Libraries Gives Easy Access to Librarians
The University of Alabama Libraries are participating in a program designed to give students, faculty and the general public expanded online access to university librarians.