UA in the News: July 21, 2009

New science and engineering building to open in the fall – UA offers program for adults to return to college – UA faculty comment on Obama’s plan for community colleges and pension plans – UA student honors

UA’s Government Documents Librarian Blogs in the Public Interest

Government documents have a tremendous amount of information buried in them, and Valerie Glenn and other librarians at The University of Alabama hold the shovel.

UA in the News: July 18-20, 2009

UA’s new Science and Engineering building opens – Cuban-American joint theatrical program under way at UA – UA faculty comment on Obama’s 2-year college plan, Alabama’s jobless rate – and more…

UA in the News: July 17, 2009

UA receives PGA grant to teach students to play golf

Ad Team at UA Places Second in National Competition

The University of Alabama’s student advertising team placed second in the American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition.

UA in the News: July 16, 2009

Capital campaign raises funds for scholarships — UA medical student served with surgeon general nominee – UA professors receive over $1.45 million in grants – and more…

UA in the News: July 15, 2009

UA’s MINT program receives funds for nanoelectronics research – UA professors comment on Obama’s plan for community colleges, fish advisory

Two UA Professors Win NSF CAREER Awards

The National Science Foundation selected two University of Alabama professors for CAREER Awards totaling more than $1.45 million for research into two proteins and their roles in disease.

UA Students to Tee Off, Thanks to Grant from Ryder Cup-PGA Play Golf America

University of Alabama students who have not had an opportunity to learn the game of golf will soon be able to master the sport thanks to a grant to UA through Play Golf America University, a program designed to teach and engage students.

UA Chemistry Program Helps Prepare Future Scientists

A UA summer program supported by the National Science Foundation is helping prepare the next generation of chemists and scientific researchers.