UA Library Lecture Series Presents an Evening with Author Rick Bragg

The University of Alabama Library Lecture Series is hosting best-selling author and UA journalism professor Rick Bragg who will read from and discuss his latest book “The Prince of Frogtown” on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library.

Three Remarkable Alabamians to be Inducted into C&IS Hall of Fame at UA

Three renowned communication and information leaders will be inducted into The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences Hall of Fame Thursday, Nov. 6. The induction ceremonies will be at the NorthRiver Yacht Club.

UA Welcomes Visiting Scholar from Nepal

A visiting scholar from Nepal is sharing her perspective of the world with students at The University of Alabama this fall.

100 Lenses Photography Exhibit Opens at UA

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center and the UA Center for Community-Based Partnerships are celebrating the opening of the 100 Lenses Photographic Exhibit as part of Homecoming festivities on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the Crossroads Lounge in 232 Ferguson Center.

UA in the News: October 24, 2008

Entrepreneur Magazine ranks UA program 20th in nation – Forum at UA School of Law – Doctor comments on rural medicine

UA Junior Panhellenic to Host Trick-or-Treat Event for Area Children

The University of Alabama Junior Panhellenic Council is hosting their annual Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat event open to all area children on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

Similarities Found in Media Coverage of Palin and Ferraro, According to Study by UA Communication Students

Twenty-four years and a gulf of ideology separates the first two women to share the nation’s major party tickets. But has the way the media talks about Sarah Palin and Geraldine Ferraro changed? Not so much, according to ongoing research by members of “the Palin Watch” at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: October 23, 2008

UA prof’s study of ceramic water filters improving health in Cambodia — Religions historian Bruce Lincoln speaks on campus today – UA business programs nationally ranked – Law school hosts “Faith and Politics Summit” – UA events — and more…

UA’s Alabama Productivity Center Announces Recipients of the 2008 Team Showcase Winners

The Alabama Productivity Center and the Alabama Technology Network today announced the recipients of the 2008 Alabama Quality Award AQA Team Showcase, the state’s honor for teams that demonstrate quality and performance excellence.

UA’s Alabama Productivity Center Announces Recipients of 2008 Alabama Quality Awards for Excellence

The Alabama Productivity Center at The University of Alabama today announced 10 organizations as recipients of the 2008 Alabama Quality Award, the state’s honor for quality and performance excellence.