UA Academic Honor Council Inducts Student Justices

The University of Alabama Academic Honor Council recently inducted new student justices and chief justices.

UA Key in Multi-Institute Exploratory Research Project Investigating Tuscaloosa Tornado Damage

A UA research team has received a National Science Foundation Rapid Response Grant for Exploratory Research to investigate and gather data about the damage to, and performance of, woodframe structures in the affected areas due to strong winds.

Dr. Heidi Julien Appointed as New Director of UA School of Library and Information Studies

Dr. Heidi Julien, professor and graduate coordinator in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, has been named director of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at The University of Alabama, following an international search.

NSF Selects Three UA Students for ‘Highly Competitive’ Fellowships

The National Science Foundation selected three University of Alabama students – from among more than 12,000 applicants nationwide – for its Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

UA Psychology Professor Seeks Relief for Chronic Headache Sufferers

Dr. Beverly Thorn, chair of The University of Alabama’s psychology department, is seeking volunteers for a key study into how “mindfulness meditation” can help manage chronic pain from headaches.

Interim Term at UA Takes Creative Approach to Learning

The University of Alabama Interim Program, May 9-27, offers students the chance to enroll in classes offering creative and innovative learning experiences.

UA Student News for May 6, 2011

INFORMATION ON GIVING/VOLUNTEERING The University of Alabama Athletics Department announced today that it is contributing $1 million to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund established by the University to assist students, faculty and staff who were impacted by the April 27 tornado. To read more about the donation, click here. For more information about the

UA Athletics Department Gives $1 Million to UA Acts of Kindness Fund

The University of Alabama Athletics Department announced today that it is contributing $1 million to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund established by the University to assist students, faculty and staff who were impacted by the April 27 tornado.

UA Student News for May 5, 2011

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Interim session, summer sessions, orientation and the fall semester will begin as scheduled. All academic and support services are fully operational. INFORMATION ON GIVING/VOLUNTEERING UA employees may now use payroll deduction to make contributions to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund. The UA Acts of Kindness Fund has been established to support an

UA’s University Singers Set to Tour South Korea

Fifty-five members of The University of Alabama’s University Singers and some parents will travel to South Korea for a concert tour from Wednesday, May 11, to Monday, May 23.