UA in the News: February 5, 2009
UA ranks 11th in National Merit Scholars – UA prof discuss pension plans — Journalist to discuss coverage of Israel-Palestine conflict – Black history month events on UA campus – and more…
Dean’s List Students Named at UA
A total of 5,477 students enrolled during the fall 2008 semester at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all As).
National Teach-In on Global Warming Encourages Campus Dialogue at UA
The National Teach-In on Global Warming will offer an opportunity for The University of Alabama community to discuss the impact of the environment and climate change. Teach-In sessions are planned from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5 in 205 Gorgas Library.
Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame to Hold 2009 Ceremony
The state of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame will induct seven individuals and honor one project during a Feb. 21 ceremony at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center in Auburn.
UA Ranks 11th in Enrollment of National Merit Scholars
The University of Alabama continues to attract some of the nation’s most talented students, ranking 11th among the nation’s 629 public universities in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars for 2008-2009 and 28th among the more than 2,400 public and private universities nationwide. UA’s ranking is up from last year when the University ranked 12th among public universities and 30th overall.
UA in the News: February 4, 2009
UA announces plans to expand Bryant-Denny Stadium – UA events
UA Student News: February 3, 2009
DATES TO REMEMBER Feb. 2-6 Ring Week Feb. 4-11 Crimson is Integrity: Celebrating the Capstone Creed Feb. 5 Khaled Abu Toameh to speak, 7 p.m., 300 Ferguson Center Feb. 6 Capstone Creed Week Dodgeball Tournament, 7 p.m., Student Recreation Center Feb. 9 “My President is Black…but What Now?” forum, 7 p.m., 30 Alston Hall Deliberative
UA in the News: February 3, 2009
Conference focuses on children – Creative writing program for teens
UA’s PR Program Finalist for Education Program of Year by PRWeek Magazine
The University of Alabama’s public relations program is one of the top five finalists for the PR Education Program of the Year by PRWeek magazine.
UA Matters: How to Deal with Your Child’s ‘Puppy Love’
UA Matters is a weekly column that offers information and tips on consumer issues facing Alabamians. This week’s edition gives parents tips for dealing with their kids’ “puppy love.”