Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association, will deliver the luncheon address at the annual Alabama Commercial Real Estate Conference on Thursday, Jan. 25, at Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.
A University of Alabama history professor will have access to the Vatican Secret Archives, a privilege granted to only a limited number of researchers each year.
Dr. Robert Sternberg, a leading researcher on creativity and intelligence, will be the guest lecturer for The University of Alabama psychology department’s annual Harold Basowitz Memorial Lecture to be held Friday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in 107 Shelby Hall.
The University of Alabama’s department of political science was recently ranked seventh in the nation on research in the area of armed conflict by Essential Science Indicators and its ESI Special Topics Web site, a national in-depth analytical tool that offers data for ranking scientists, institutions, countries and journals.
A fusion of bluegrass, classical and modern music will be presented by nationally-known musicians Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile on Jan. 28 as part of The University of Alabama School of Music’s Celebrity Series. The performance will be held at 3 p.m. in the Moody Music Building on the UA campus.
Dr. Randy W. Roberts, a sports historian, will give a public lecture in 205 Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus, Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Robert E. Witt, president of The University of Alabama, is pleased to announce that Coach and Mrs. Nick Saban have contributed $100,000 to the University’s scholarship fund for students who are the first in their family to attend college.
Birmingham-based Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF), one of the nation’s Top 10 financial services providers, has again given $1 million to The University of Alabama’s “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign, establishing the Regions Endowed Scholarship.
Gospel artist Benita Washington will highlight the 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. “Realizing the Dream” concert at The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Concert Hall, Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Nick Saban, head coach of the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins for the past two seasons, has been named the 27th head football coach of The University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Saban has compiled a record of 106-59-1 (.642) in 13 seasons as a head coach, having also led programs at Louisiana State (LSU), Michigan State and Toledo.