UA in the News: February 23-25, 2008

UA’s first black athlete now top administrator in athletic department – UA works on program to add seat belts to school buses – SGA elections – Events – and more…

UA in the News: February 22, 2008

UA to install P.A. system for emergency situations – UA professor elected to national panel – SGA sends condolences to Northern Illinois – UA faculty provide expert commentary on pension plans, Alabama housing market, and city governments – and more…

UA Announces High School Physics Contest Winners

More than 125 high school students from across the region recently competed in The University of Alabama’s annual High School Physics Contest.

Housing Affordability Improves in Alabama During Fourth Quarter of 2007, According to UA Center for Real Estate

There is good news in Alabama despite the housing and credit challenges that face the nation. According to the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama, the state’s housing is more affordable.

Dance Fever Grips Community Music School When ‘Dance to the Music’ Waltzes into UA’s Moody Music Building

The University of Alabama’s Community Music School will join with Farley’s Ballroom for “Dance to the Music,” featuring dance workshops and a live dance band, starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29 at the Moody Music Building.

UA in the News: February 21, 2008

UA has conducted a groundbreaking study on the brain patterns of teenagers affected with autism – Associate VP is named – UA Professor of marketing dies at 82 – Alabama’s white colleges fuel big increases in black students

Uncle Wiley’s Founder to Give Keynote Address at UA Entrepreneurship Banquet, Awards Presentation

Wiley Mullins, a former brand manager-turned-entrepreneur, will be the keynote speaker at the second annual University of Alabama Entrepreneurship Awards Banquet.

Hardin Named Senior Associate Dean at UA Business School

Dr. J. Michael Hardin has been named senior associate dean of the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration at The University of Alabama, effective May 16.

Morgan Named Director of UA Honors Programs

Dr. Jacqueline V. Morgan has been named director of the University Honors Program and the University Fellows Experience in The University of Alabama Honors College.

Philosophy and Religion Topic of ‘Philosophy Today’ Lecture Series at UA

Dr. Jonathan Kvanvig, professor of philosophy at Baylor University, will present the lecture “The State of Philosophy of Religion,” as part of the 2007-2008 “Philosophy Today” public lecture series, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in 38 Lloyd Hall on The University of Alabama campus.