UA Adjunct Professor Elected President of Association of American State Geologists

Dr. Berry H. (Nick) Tew Jr., Alabama’s State Geologist, an adjunct professor of geological sciences at The University of Alabama, and the director of the Geological Survey of Alabama, has begun a one-year term as president of the Association of American State Geologists.

UA Crossroads Center Invites Students to Discuss Culture on First Wednesdays

What is culture? This semester, The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center seeks to find the answer to that question and to start an open dialogue with UA students through its new program “Wednesday’s at Crossroads.”

UA in the News: August 29, 2008

UA faculty provide expert commentary on employee pensions, historic significance of Obama nomination, discrimination – and more…

At 95, UA’s Oldest Football Letterman to be Among Bryant Award Recipients

Three former University of Alabama standout athletes — including the oldest, living UA football player — will be honored for their civic accomplishments as recipients of the 2008 Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award.

With Presidential Election Heating Up, UA Professors Offer Insights into 2008 Campaign

With the 2008 Democratic and Republican presidential conventions making news, and the campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain entering the home stretch, faculty members at The University of Alabama are ready to help you with insights into the political process.

UA in the News: August 28, 2008

Pricewaterhouse gives UA $1 million – UA fans my face road delays for Clemson game – Bryant-Denny concession stands get facelift – Bama Bikes program going well

UA’s Manderson Graduate School Enrolls Record M.B.A. Class

The Manderson Graduate School of Business at The University of Alabama enrolled 78 students this fall, its largest full-time M.B.A. class ever.

UA in the News: August 27, 2008

UA goes “trayless” to save energy – UA career center helps students secure jobs

Public Invited to Gaze at the Stars from UA Observatory

The public is invited to gaze at the stars this fall through Public Nights sponsored by the Astronomy Group at The University of Alabama.

UA Book Club to Discuss Memoir of Somalia Woman, Infidel

The University of Alabama’s EveryWoman Book Club will discuss Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali at the Globe Restaurant in Northport on Thursday, Aug. 28 at noon.