Mercedes Spokesman Named UA Director of Publications

Austin Dare, a communications executive for Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, has been named director of publications at The University of Alabama.

UA to Host The Capstone in 2006: An Inside Look

The University of Alabama Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host The Capstone in 2006: An Inside Look on Friday, July 14 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Barr Named UA NAA President

Robert W. “Bill” Barr of Troy has been named president of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association for 2006-2007.

UA Student Awarded Tourism Association Scholarship

University of Alabama senior Mallory D. Smith of Fort Payne has received a $1,000 academic scholarship from Tourism Cares for Tomorrow.

Swofford Named UA NAA Vice President

Stephen K. Swofford has been named vice president of District 6 for The University of Alabama National Alumni Association for 2006-2007.

Ray Named UA NAA Vice President

Donny B. Ray of Oneonta has been named vice president of District 16 for The University of Alabama National Alumni Association.

Plott Named UA NAA Vice President

Betty Bartholow Plott of Blythewood, S.C., has been named vice president of Region 2 of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association.

Owen Named UA NAA Vice President

Rebecca Freeman Owen of Gadsden has been named vice president for District 2 of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association for 2006-2007.

Mackey Named UA NAA Vice President

Shelby S. Mackey of Birmingham (zip code 35244) has been named vice president of District 4 for The University of Alabama National Alumni Association for 2006-2007.

Leet Named UA NAA Vice President

Ronald “Ronnie” Leet of Selma has been named vice president of District 10 for The University of Alabama National Alumni Association for 2006-2007.