UA in the News: November 25, 2008

Birmingham home sales fall as economic fears rise – Colleges nationwide face shrinking budgets – At home with the Sabans – Bama fans get ready for Iron Bowl – and more…

The Good Old Days: UA Students Too Young to Remember Last Time Bama was on Top in Football Polls

The University of Alabama football team is having one of its most successful seasons in recent years. While UA has a rich tradition on the field having won 12 national championships, 21 SEC titles and 38 Iron Bowls, most students today have never experienced this or were too young to remember.

October Housing Stats Now Available on ACRE Web Site at UA

The October 2008 monthly housing statistics compiled by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama are now available on the Web site http://acre.cba.ua.edu/housing_statistics.php.

UA in the News: November 22-24, 2008

UA beats Auburn in annual food drive – UA study examines plight of Alabama children affected by AIDS — Bryant Drive dedication ceremonies set for Tuesday – UA faculty provide expert commentary on holiday shopping budgets, holiday traffic, possible collapse of Big Three automakers, race in politics – and more…

UA Campus to Open Nov. 28 for Iron Bowl Fans

UA Gameday officials have announced that The University of Alabama campus will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

UA in the News: November 21, 2008

UA student’s invention could prevent water shortage – UA faculty comment on holiday traffic and holiday shopping – Bryant Drive to be re-dedicated next Tuesday – and more…

Report on State Home Building Activity Now Available Through UA’s Center for Real Estate Web Site

The October 2008 New Construction Report, which includes building permits and housing starts, is now posted and available at The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Web site. The address for the site is http://acre.cba.ua.edu/construction_statistics.php

UA, Tuscaloosa Officials to Commemorate Completion of Bryant Drive Project Nov. 25

The University of Alabama and the City of Tuscaloosa will commemorate the completion of the Bryant Drive road project with a rededication ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. on the south side of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

UA Wins 2008 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Competition

The University of Alabama won the 2008 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive by collecting 270,915 pounds of food to top Auburn University’s collection of 212,195 pounds of food.

UA in the News: November 20, 2008

UA researcher chosen for innovative Parkinson’s study – UA’s paperless football ticket system wins national award – Iron Bowl to be broadcast live to troops overseas – UA faculty provide expert commentary on pensions, holiday shopping, higher education funding – and more…