UA in the News: March 8, 2011

UA engineering students build robot for competition – UA dancers collaborate with the Alabama Ballet and Tuscaloosa Community Dancers – UA students motivate high school students – and more…

UA in the News: March 5-7, 2011

Survey gathers feedback for Campus Master Plan – UA experts comment on handling children’s anger, unionized faculty at community colleges, real estate market, gas prices, Alabama Republicans’ agenda – Elva Bradley promoted – Activities, events and honors – and more…

UA Engineering Students Compete in Robotics Program

University of Alabama engineering students will compete in the IEEE SoutheastCon Hardware competition March 17-20 in Nashville, Tenn. Each team must build an autonomous robot, meaning it operates on its own without a driver, to navigate a course.

Alabama Business Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Selected

Five distinguished business leaders have been selected for induction into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Oct. 13 at the Bryant Conference Center at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: March 4, 2011

Former Birmingham News sportswriter Clyde Bolton honored at UA – Alabama home sales dip slightly in January, UA center says – SGA candidates to square off in two debates – UA faculty comment on more stringent GRE exam – UA events – and more…

UA School of Social Work Programs Receive Reaffirmation of Accreditation

The University of Alabama School of Social Work has received a reaffirmation of its accreditation for its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs by the Council on Social Work Education until 2019.

High School Student Winners Announced in UA Physics Contest

More than 200 high school students representing 14 schools competed recently in the 35th annual University of Alabama High School Physics contest.

UA in the News: March 3, 2011

UA’s CBER releases Alabama economic outlook report – UA enrollment growth – UA minimester enrollment increases – UA events – and more…

National Problem Gambling Awareness Week to be Recognized at UA

National Problem Gambling Awareness Week will be recognized at The University of Alabama March 6-12. The week is a grassroots, public awareness campaign.

UA in the News: March 2, 2011

UA experts comment on economic growth, census numbers and taxes – Applications for Documenting Justice initiative due – and more…