UA MBA Program Ranks No. 32 among Public Institutions

The MBA program at the Manderson Graduate School of Business at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is ranked No. 63 overall and No. 32 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings.

UA Engineering Professor Named TMS President

Dr. Garry W. Warren, professor of metallurgical and materials engineering at The University of Alabama, has been named president of TMS, The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society.

UA in the News: March 12-21, 2011

UA School of Law ranked 35th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report – University of Alabama scientists working on hydrogen fuel for cars – ‘Egg Night’ prepares students for photojournalism careers – UA students spend their spring break in ‘Blitz Build’ – UA graduate a finalist for writing award – UA experts comment on proposed new class of felonies, effect of Japan earthquake on timber prices – and more…

Executive Committee of UA Board of Trustees Approves UA’s Proposed Acquisition of WHIL-FM in Mobile

The executive committee of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has approved a plan for the University to acquire public radio station WHIL-FM from Spring Hill College in Mobile, pending approval by the Federal Communications Commission.

UA Women’s Resource Center to Host Lunafest Film Festival

The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center will host the 10th annual LUNAFEST film festival on Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Scientists Discover Recycling Method to Advance Fuel Cell Practicality, UA Researchers Co-Author Announcement in Science

The use of hydrogen as a practical, widespread alternative fuel to gasoline took another step today as researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and The University of Alabama announce a method for recycling a hydrogen fuel source.

UA ALLELE Series Looks at the Importance of Evolution in Biology

Dr. Douglas Futuyma, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a leading researcher in ecology and evolution, will present his lecture, “Evolution: The Most Important Theory in Biology,” March 24 on The University of Alabama campus.

UA in the News: March 11, 2011

Calvin Brown named UA director of alumni affairs – President’s Cup renamed in honor of Dr. Witt – UA researchers release spring break travel safety statistics – Experts comment on unemployment rate, cost of gas – Events, activities – and more…

Noted Artist Wiley Featured at UA’s Sarah Moody Gallery of Art

Noted artist William T. Wiley will be the focus of an exhibition and lecture in April at The University of Alabama. UA’s Sarah Moody Gallery of Art will present Wiley in a lecture at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, in 205 Smith Hall.

UA Business School No. 33 Among Publics in Bloomberg Businessweek Rankings

The Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration at The University of Alabama is listed No. 33 among public universities in the Bloomberg BusinessWeek rankings released Thursday, placing the business school among the top 5-6 percent of public institutions.