UA in the News: June 12, 2008

UA instructor Rick Bragg’s new book –UAPD receives re-accreditation, honor — SGA earns recycling grant – UA events – UA student honors – and more…

UA in the News: June 11, 2008

UA faculty comment on rising gas prices – UA class designs wireless technology plan for downtown Tuscaloosa — Canadian women’s wheelchair team works out at UA – UA golfer Michael Thompson named to All-Nicklaus Team – and more…

UA in the News: June 10, 2008

UA’s graduation rate for black students lauded – Sen. Sessions praises UA energy work

UA in the News: June 7-9, 2008

Sabans pledge $1 million for UA scholarships – Longtime UA supporter Jim Hayes dies – UA hosts Governor’s conference on obesity July 12-13 – UA faculty provide expert commentary on presidential politics and gas prices – Scooters on campus – UA’s Parenting Assistance Line – UA honors and events – and more…

UA Wheelchair Athletics to Host Canadian National Team

The University of Alabama Wheelchair Athletics program will host the Canadian National Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team for a training camp Monday-Wednesday, June 9-11, at the Student Recreation Center.

UA Hosts Alabama Governor’s Conference on Obesity June 12-13

“Prevention, Assessment and Treatment” will be the focus of this year’s Alabama Governor’s Conference on Obesity, June 12-13 at The University of Alabama.

UA Leadership Academy Inducts New Members

Six fellows have been selected for The University of Alabama Leadership Academy class of 2009.

Student Journalists Vie for Gold During ASPA’s Summer Workshop on UA Campus

Scholastic journalists will vie for gold, silver and bronze at the Alabama Scholastic Press Association summer workshop, the Long Weekend, July 18-20 in Reese Phifer Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA Student-Produced Online Magazine, Platform, Wins International Hermes Creative Award

Platform, an online magazine designed and produced by University of Alabama public relations students for other PR students, educators and practitioners nationwide, has received a gold award in the 2008 Hermes Creative Awards for the Web site overall category.

UA in the News: June 5, 2008

Community journalism masters program earns APA award – UA faculty comment on Scrushy sentence appeal, school bus safety, healthy eating, and Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” – Tide football documentary premieres – UA honors – UA events – and more…