Dr. Hideo Fujiwara, a University of Alabama physicist, has sung the praises of the campus’ information storage research center to some of the world’s biggest electronic names, but he can frequently be heard singing a different tune.
Dr. David T. Beito, associate professor of history at The University of Alabama, has been selected to chair the federally appointed State Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
The University of Alabama has submitted its self-study to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as part of the process to recertify the University’s athletics program under the NCAA Athletics Certification program.
The University of Alabama department of theatre and dance presents the first reading of the musical “Gallery,” with book by Linda Kline, author of the Broadway show “A Class Act,” and music and lyrics by the late Ed Kleban, lyricist of the Broadway classic “A Chorus Line.”
Sarah Patterson, associate athletic director and women’s gymnastics head coach at The University of Alabama, has received the University’s E. Roger Sayers Distinguished Service Award for 2007.
James T. Stephens, chairman of EBSCO Industries Inc., will give the commencement address at The University of Alabama’s spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 12 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to The University of Alabama’s College of Continuing Studies, to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UA – a program targeted for continuing the education of mature students.
Dr. William Rabel, professor of insurance and financial services at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, has been named recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award by the Alabama Finance Association.
Winners of scholarships funded by The University of Alabama’s SGA S.P.I.R.I.T. campaign were announced today during a celebration event at Gorgas Library. Six UA students, all first-generation college students, were selected to receive the awards funded by their fellow students. The SGA S.P.I.R.I.T. campaign asked students to donate $5 each to UA for “first-in-family” scholarships.
The University of Alabama Creative Campus Initiative will highlight student work, the initiative’s newly renovated Maxwell Hall headquarters and plans for the future in a Grand Opening event Friday, May 4 from 4-6 p.m. in Maxwell Hall.