UA Engineers Instrumental in Moving Historic Black Warrior River Bridge to Northport

The only existing span of the 125-year-old Black Warrior Bridge will soon be moved from its current location in the north part of Tuscaloosa County to downtown Northport. Once it is moved, the bridge will be part of a recreational walking trail near the Black Warrior River.

American Studies Professor at UA Receives Top Honor

Dr. Jim Salem, professor of American studies at The University of Alabama, is the 2007 recipient of the American Studies Association’s prestigious Mary C. Turpie Award.

Calling All Book Lovers– Student Book Collecting Contest Under Way at UA

Avid readers of all kinds are invited to take part in the annual Student Book Collecting Contest sponsored by The University of Alabama Libraries.

Whitman Named Health Care Management Program Coordinator at UA Business School

Dr. Marilyn V. Whitman has been named coordinator of the Health Care Management Program at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce.

UA Students Begin Project to Restore Grounds of Historic Gorgas House

A group of freshman at The University of Alabama aim to bring new life to the grounds of a historic campus landmark as part of a yearlong service project beginning this week.

Moundville’s 19th Festival is a Native American Homecoming at UA Park

The Moundville Native American Festival, to be held Oct. 3-6 at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park, celebrates the heritage and culture of Southeastern Indians.

Census Data Reveals Interesting Info on Singles, According to UA’s State Data Center

About 149,400 women in Alabama are raising children in a home with no husband present, according to data released by the U.S. Census.

UA Law School to Present Supreme Court Preview

The University of Alabama Law School will present a U.S. Supreme Court Preview on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. in the Bedsole Moot Courtroom of the Law School.

Students Complete UA Rural Health Scholars Program

A select group of high school students from across the state recently completed the 2007 Rural Health Scholars Program at The University of Alabama.

UA Announces First Class of New Parent Leadership Academy

The inaugural class of The University of Alabama’s new Parent Leadership Academy was introduced Thursday night at a kickoff ceremony at UA’s Child Development Research Center.