Area High School Students Invited to Attend UA’s Creative Writing Camp

The University of Alabama English department invites area high school students to attend the summer 2010 Creative Writing Camp on weekdays, June 14-25, from 1-4 p.m. in 301 Morgan Hall.

Real Estate Community Has ‘Modest Expectations’ for Improvement, According to UA Survey

Real estate professionals in Alabama have “modest expectations” for improvement in the overall Alabama real estate market but generally don’t expect much change in the overall national real estate industry for the second quarter of 2010.

UA in the News: May 1-3, 2010

UA faculty provide expert commentary on social networking and friendships, the oil spill’s effects on Alabama wildlife, Alabama’s economy, graphic novels, corporal punishment – Social Work prof involved with Birmingham’s Urban Business Incubator – 25th anniversary of Alabama Choir School – and more…

UA in the News: April 30, 2010

UA president addresses faculty and staff – Professor comments on air quality report

Longtime UA Administrator and Advocate Mary Jolley to Receive Honorary Degree at UA’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 8

Dr. Mary Jolley, long-time University of Alabama administrator and advocate, will receive an honorary degree during UA’s spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 8 at Coleman Coliseum.

UA in the News: April 29, 2010

UA student named Goldwater Scholar – Undergraduate students conduct research in “Worm Shack” – Students join in effort to preserve area history – Tour de France winner speaks on campus – UA climatologist to watch for effects of oil spill – UA faculty provide expert commentary on online anonymity, and Web 2.0 – and more…

UA Completes Challenge Grant from The Kresge Foundation

The University of Alabama has completed the requirements to receive a $200,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to help renovate and expand the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.

UA in the News: April 28, 2010

UA to launch iPhone app – Documenting Justice packs Bama Theatre – UA working in partnership with city on transportation museum – Professor gives ‘Last Lecture’ – UA yearbook returns in softcover format – UA professor comments on political ads – UA events – and more

Magnetic Materials Expert Named Director of UA MINT Center

A former vice president and professor at a private Japanese university who previously was part of an IBM research team has been named director of The University of Alabama Center for Materials for Information Technology, known as MINT.

Parent Leadership Academy at UA to Celebrate Graduation

The Parent Leadership Academy, an initiative of The University of Alabama, will celebrate the graduation of its third class of elementary school parents from across the Tuscaloosa City and County School Districts on Thursday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at Hotel Capstone.