UA in the News: May 17, 2011

UA creative writing professor creates book of poetry and stories about April 27 tornado – UA coaches host radio telethon for tornado relief – UA professors will study tornado damage in hopes of making buildings stronger – UA School of Law clinical program helps storm victims who have legal questions – New Alabama t-shirt raises money for UA Acts of Kindness Relief Fund

UA in the News: May 14-16, 2011

Tuscaloosa writers publish e-book reflecting on tornado – UA students organize relief efforts for Tuscaloosa from their hometowns – UA coaches to hold Tornado Radio Relief Special – UA faculty provide expert commentary on tornado-related subjects including post-traumatic stress disorder, insurance premiums, “crowdsourcing,” Alabama’s “resilience” to help each other, and keeping media attention on this crisis – and more….

UA in the News: May 13, 2011

UA departments aid professors, students affected by storm – UA students/alumni tornado relief efforts – UA student wins $6,000 on “Wheel of Fortune” – UA prof comments on “smart” cigarette pack – and more…

UA Academic Honor Council Inducts Student Justices

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

UA in the News: May 12, 2011

Scholarship honors Shannon Brown’s daughter – UA students help coordinate volunteers – Students were some of first responders after tornado –and more…

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.

UA in the News: May 11, 2011

University Singers performing in South Korea – Tornado relief efforts – and more…

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 in the News: May 10, 2011

UA Greek Relief raises nearly $100,000 – UA law school offers legal advice to storm victims – Tornado relief efforts by UA students and alumni – Professor comments on gas prices – and more…