The good news for Alabama residents is that housing is again becoming more affordable for home buyers, according to the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama. The first quarter results from the Alabama Housing Affordability Index are the highest since the first quarter of 2005.
• Spring commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 10 in Coleman Coliseum. Universitywide commencement ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to award degrees. Ceremonies will be broadcast live over the Internet. The webcast will be archived on UA’s Web site and will be available for viewing until May 31. •
Rick Bragg publishes new book – Football player reaches out to fourth-graders – Incoming freshman receives National Academy of Television Arts scholarship – UA economist speaks on higher education’s role in the state economy – and more
UA images in Hubble Space Telescope’s collection – Engineering students build Formula One car – Business students raise funds for classmate – Environmental issues column – Awards and honors – Faculty commentary on current issues – and more
UA dancers lead elementary school dance program – Awards and honors — UA faculty comment on Alabama’s Hispanic population and SEC powers – UA’s Parenting Assistance Line – UA management class helps student in need – “Wills for Heroes” program held at UA law school
Dr. Malcolm Portera, chancellor of The University of Alabama System, will be the keynote speaker at the second annual awards luncheon of the UA Center for Community-Based Partnerships on Friday, May 2 at noon at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel.
The U.S. Census Bureau has just released its latest look at the racial and ethnic makeup of the United States and the Hispanic population is now 15 percent of the total. Alabama is behind the national percentage in Hispanic population, but is gaining, from 1.7 percent in 2000 to 2.7 in 2007.
To encourage more partnerships with minority contractors and vendors, The University of Alabama Unity Affairs and Financial Affairs Offices have teamed up to host the third Minority Business Forum on Tuesday, May 6, at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Winners of scholarships funded by The University of Alabama’s Student Government Association S.P.I.R.I.T. campaign were announced today during a celebration event at Gorgas Library. Four 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 $2 each to UA for “first-in-family” scholarships.