The 2008 freshman class of Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars at The University of Alabama is giving back to their community by serving the children of the Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama.
The University of Alabama has received a $200,000 challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation that will be used to help renovate and expand the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.
UA athletic department makes donation for academics – Trustees approve stadium expansion – UA expects continued growth — UA prof uses online game Second Life to teach – UA director wins national award – UA faculty provide expert commentary on gas prices, plant layoffs, underemployment rates, and proration
The third quarter Alabama Housing Affordability Index is now posted on The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Web site at http://acre.cba.ua.edu/affordability_index.php.
The University of Alabama has again been chosen as a McGowan Scholars Academic Institution for the 2009-2010 academic year by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Inc.
Alicia King has been named The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences director of development where she will lead the College’s fundraising efforts and cultivate, solicit and steward gifts to the College.
Bernice Washington has her finger on the pulse of her community. By working at a mental health center, learning about ways to treat alcoholism and becoming involved in the reformation of a neighborhood, Washington, a lifelong Tuscaloosan, got to know about the needs of her community.
UA plans for stadium expansion – Denny Chimes has long history – Students support community food program – Professor comments on holiday toy buying, gift cards – and more
Two University of Alabama engineering professors are teaching Aliceville High School students about computer science and the vital role it plays in the world.
As part of International Education Week events at The University of Alabama, Dr. Joe Vinson of the University of Scranton will discuss “Chocolate Chemistry: The Science Behind the World’s Guilty Pleasure” on Wednesday, Nov.19 at 3:30 p.m. in the lobby of Rodgers Library and the “Science of Coffee” on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library.