UA School of Social Work Hosts First Men’s Issues Conference April 28-29
Women’s studies. Women’s rights. Women’s resources. Women’s empowerment. These are all topics discussed in professional and academic institutions around the world.
UA in the News: April 26-28, 2008
Class raises funds for fellow student – Couture Retrospective at Museum – UA doctoral student swims for Palestine – Caldwells win HudsonAlpha Prize – Awards and honors – Faculty commentary on politics, gas prices, smoking, economy – and more
Record Number of UA Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships
For the second year running, three students at The University of Alabama have received one of the country’s most elite academic scholarships.
UA Associate Dean Receives Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health
Dr. John Higginbotham, associate dean for research and health policy at The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences, has received the 2008 Dr. Ira L. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health.
Gower Named New Director of UA Plank Center for Leadership in PR
Dr. Karla Gower has been named director of the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, headquartered at The University of Alabama.
Order of Omega at UA Names Award Winners
The University of Alabama chapter of Order of Omega recently announced the winners of several honors at their annual banquet held at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa.
Two UA Law Students Receive National Honors
Two third-year students at The University of Alabama School of Law were honored this week by national legal associations for their respective accomplishments in contributing to the advancement of women in the legal profession and demonstrating excellence in clinical fieldwork.
UA Alumni Association Names Area Officers
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has named officers and vice presidents.
ASF to Become Independent, According to Agreement with UA
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Inc. (ASF) board of directors and The University of Alabama have reached an agreement that will consolidate decision-making authority for ASF under the ASF board of directors. UA will recommend that ASF’s assets, including its land and buildings, be transferred from the ASF Finance Authority to ASF. Under the agreement, ASF will become independent of UA, which has been its sponsor since 1993.
UA in the News: April 25, 2008
Capital campaign on track to reach goal early – UA researchers win innovation prize – Social work conference to focus on men – and more…