UA in the News: June 30, 2010
Nursing program at Jefferson Davis Community College partners with UA – 101 UA athletes on SEC Academic Honor Roll – UA geography professor comments on Hurricane Alex’s effects on the oil spill
UA in the News: June 29, 2010
UA acquires vast collection of rare books and photographs – UA gets $5 million grant to test underground storage of carbon dioxide – CBER study looks at economic impact of I-422 – UA faculty provide expert commentary on census figures, negative campaign ads – and more
Alumnus, BMW Employee Receives Employer Recognition Award from UA
Keith Hanson, a 2008 graduate of the operations management master’s program at The University of Alabama and now with BMW Manufacturing, recently received the 2010 Employer Recognition Award for his service to UA students during their career search.
UA’s Annual Social Work Conference Scheduled Aug. 26-27
The University of Alabama School of Social Work will host its ninth annual Fall Social Work Conference Aug. 26 and 27 at the Paul Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus.
UA in the News: June 26-28, 2010
UA purchases vast collection of rare books – UA gets $5 million grant to test underground storage of carbon dioxide – Rising high school seniors learn to be entrepreneurs – CBER study looks at economic impact of I-422 – UA museum archaeological dig uncovers foundation of Josiah Gorgas’ house – UA faculty provide expert commentary on census figures, Alabama governor’s race, City of Birmingham’s financial situation – and more…
Partnership between Jefferson Davis, UA Offers Nurses Mobility
Advanced nursing degrees are within easier reach for area registered nurses through a new Internet-based partnership between Jefferson Davis Community College and The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing.
UA Professor Teaches the ABCs of Money
UA professor Jan Brakefield teaches middle-school students money management and life skills.
UA Engineering Student Receives National Scholarship from ACEC
Chris J. “CJ” Searcy Jr., a junior in mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama, recently received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ Small Firm Council Scholarship worth $5,000.
UA Receives Federal Grants to Enhance Quality and Diversity of Graduate Students
The University of Alabama has received five, three-year grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Program that provide fellowships to assist graduate students pursuing fields of study that are in national demand.
State Housing Report, Affordability Index Posted on UA Website
The latest look at the housing situation in Alabama is now available on the Web. The reports are compiled and posted by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama.