UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors

The University of Alabama recently selected 14 students as 2009-2010 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.

UA Students Launch Alabama Reads Campaign

With the goal of promoting literacy and small town life, students at The University of Alabama are working to kick off a statewide campaign called Alabama Reads.

UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Receive Scholarships from Alpha Lambda Chapter of Theta Xi

All eight of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences’ 2009-2010 Rural Medical Scholars have been awarded scholarships from the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Theta Xi Endowed Scholarship.

UA in the News: October 8, 2009

UA to induct communication leaders into hall of fame – UA releases study on Alabama economy – Terry Saban to co-host coverage of homecoming parade – UA student to direct children’s theatre production

New Date for UA Community Culture Fest

The University of Alabama Office of Community Affairs will host the 2009 Community Culture Fest in downtown Northport on the new date, Sunday, Nov. 1.

Stran, Thompson of UA to Coach National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Dr. Margaret Stran and Miles Thompson of the wheelchair basketball program at The University of Alabama have been named assistant coaches for the United States National Wheelchair Basketball Team.

UA in the News: October 7, 2009

Rain won’t stop Moundville Native American Festival – Rick Bragg discusses new book – UA faculty comment on Internet addiction, health insurance reform, flavored tobacco, community colleges and the economy – and more

UA Student News for Oct. 6, 2009

DATES TO REMEMBER Oct. 6-9 National Tutoring Week Oct. 7 Brown Bag Lecture Series, 308 Manly Hall, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8-9          Fall break Oct. 11-17 Homecoming Week EVENTS, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Center for Teaching and Learning is celebrating National Tutoring Week today through Oct. 9. This week is intended to honor 28 outstanding tutors

UA in the News: October 6, 2009

UA researchers look for possible link between soil bacteria and Parkinson’s — Collaboration with UA uses puppets to teach classroom skills – Education professor comments on community colleges

‘Dance Alabama!’ Returns for Fall Performance

The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance presents “Dance Alabama!” from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 16, in Morgan Auditorium on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.