UA in the News: May 10-12, 2008

UA holds spring commencement ceremonies – UA faculty and staff comment on gas prices, home affordability and Olympic boycotts – UA softball team earns a top spot in NCAA tournament — UA ROTC instructor retires from Army

Buffalo Rock/Pepsi Awarded Contract for Vending at UA

Buffalo Rock/Pepsi has been awarded the contract for vending on The University of Alabama campus, beginning June 1. The contract covers all vending machines on campus, but is not exclusive in dining facilities and retail outlets.

UA Professor Elected Fellow of Prestigious American Statistical Association

Dr. Subhabrata “Subha” Chakraborti, a professor of statistics at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association.

UA in the News: May 9, 2008

Coach Saban speaks to fans at the Zone – Nursing student receives new DCH scholarship – Military honors UA professor

May Degree Candidates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 2,781 degrees during spring commencement to be held Saturday, May 10, on campus.

UA in the News: May 8, 2008

UA nursing official receives Legion of Merit medal – Saban’s Crimson Caravan in Tuscaloosa – C&BA dean a positive influence in Tuscaloosa – UA honors – and more…

Crazy Capers, Venomous Vixens and a Thoroughly Modern Musical Brighten Stage in UA Theatre & Dance’s 2008-09 Season

The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance is excited to announce the 2008-2009 season to the public. Season subscription renewal forms were mailed to subscribers recently, giving them the first look at a season filled with dazzling dance concerts, “thoroughly modern” musicals, crazy comedies and much more.

Capstone Leadership Academy Brings Talented High School Students from Across the State to Campus

A group of top students from Alabama high schools recently had the opportunity to attend the Capstone Leadership Academy held at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: May 7, 2008

New ranking places UA 7th in the nation — First construction engineering student to graduate – UA business school dean named Citizen of the Year – Academic Progress Rate Report – and more

New College Ranking Places UA 7th in the Nation

A new ranking of colleges and universities ranks The University of Alabama seventh in the nation among public universities. The ranking also places UA 42nd among all national universities, both public and private.