UA in the News: June 21-23, 2008

UA takes steps to balance budget in wake of state cuts — New York Times book review by UA English prof. – UA grad student studies rare Red Hills salamander – UA offers Camp Cash for middle schoolers — UA faculty comment on Alabama’s technology boom, the state’s automotive industries, Olympic Games in Birmingham, and political contributions – In-depth interview with UA athletics director Mal Moore – and more…

UA OSHA Training Institute Holds First Class for High School Teachers

The University of Alabama, chosen by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a site for one of its OSHA Training Institute Educational Centers, recently offered a class to some 40 high school vocational teachers.

UA in the News: June 20, 2008

UA trustees approve for new nursing building – GPAs rise for UA’s fraternities and sororities – UA disability sports program holds summer camp – and more…

UA in the News: June 19, 2008

UA faculty/staff comment on alternative energy sources, gas prices, and student credit loan crunch – UA police department praised – BamaBike program – and more…

UA in the News: June 18, 2008

Camp Cash – UA students bringing Wi-Fi to downtown Tuscaloosa – and more…

UA Hosts Wheelchair Basketball Camps with International Flair

Some 60 youth from across the United States, Canada and France will be attending the 2008 Alabama Boys and Girls Wheelchair Basketball Camps from June 18-23, hosted by The University of Alabama Disability Sports program.

UA Engineering Student Chosen for Builders and Contractors Conference

Cody Moore, a University of Alabama senior majoring in civil engineering, was recently selected to attend the Associated Builders and Contractors Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., June 17-19.

John McGowan Named Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer at UA

Dr. John P. McGowan has been named vice provost and chief information officer at The University of Alabama, effective July 14.

UA in the News: June 17, 2008

Scientists study rare salamander in hopes of protecting it from man
– Wilderness area picked for study on climate: West Alabama forest could be one of 20 U.S. sites for data collection – Son takes reins of Aaron Rents from father – and more…

UA in the News: June 14-16, 2008

UA faculty comment on higher education funding, banking stocks, crime rates, and real estate – UA class research suggest wi-fi could benefit downtown Tuscaloosa – UA wheelchair basketball – and more…