Phelps Named Chair of UA’s Advertising and Public Relations Department
Dr. Joseph Phelps has been named chair of the department of advertising and public relations in The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences.
Student Leaders Receive Boys State Scholarships at UA
The University of Alabama recently hosted some 600 students at the 2009 American Legion Boys State convention and as part of the event several scholarships were given to outstanding participants.
UA Operations Management Students Headed for Toronto Conference
Two students from The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce management program will be attending the 2009 APICS International Conference and Expo in Toronto in October, courtesy of the Birmingham Chapter of APICS-The Association for Operations Management.
‘Rodney Dangerfield’ River to Get High-Tech Aerial Mapping via UA Grad Student’s Proposal
A University of Alabama graduate student is bringing the National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping, along with, perhaps, some additional respect, to the Sipsey River.
UA to File Notice of Appeal on Textbook Case
The University of Alabama will appeal the sanctions announced on June 11 by the NCAA Committee on Infractions regarding violations of the NCAA’s policies on textbooks for student-athletes.
Summer Makeover Program Inspires UA Families to Lead Healthier Lives
The new Summer Family Makeover program from The University of Alabama Office of Health Promotion and Wellness will kick off at the University’s outdoor pool complex on Thursday, June 18, from 4-7 p.m.
UA Matters: Summertime – A Great Time to Get Active!
While you are busy doing your thing this summer, don’t forget that summer is a great time to get in shape. “Warm weather brings more opportunities to be outside and that means more opportunities to increase your physical activity,” says George Brown, executive director of University Recreation at The University of Alabama.
UA Professor Helps Middle-Schoolers Become Financially Savvy
The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences will host Camp Cash, a unique and timely summer camp for 20 Alabama middle school students, June 15-26.
UA’s Response to NCAA Committee on Infractions’ Decision on Textbook Case
On June 11, 2009, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions announced its decision regarding The University of Alabama’s appearance before the committee on February 20, 2009.
Design for UA Science and Engineering Complex Takes National Award
The University of Alabama Campus Master Plan has received the 2009 Merit Award from the Society for College and University Planning for excellence in planning for a district or campus component.