UA’s Alabama Heritage Magazine Marks 25 Years, 101 Issues

The University of Alabama has its own group of myth busters – the writers of Alabama Heritage magazine. For 25 years and 101 issues, the magazine has taught both longtime Alabamians and newcomers about their heritage.

UA Plank Center Adds Members, Re-Elects Leaders

The board of advisers for The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has elected a vice-chair, re-elected five members and added three new advisers.

Art Exhibit ‘Impressions’ Opens Season at UA’s Moody Gallery

The exhibit “Deep Impressions: Willie Cole Works on Paper” will open the 2011-2012 season at The University of Alabama’s Sarah Moody Gallery.The show will run from Wednesday, Aug. 24, to Thursday, Oct. 6.

UA in the News: August 6-8, 2011

Families of tornado victims receive posthumous diplomas at UA commencement; memorial service held to honor their memory

UA in the News: August 5, 2011

UA to hold graduation, memorial today – UA business grad school ranks 22nd on Forbes Best Business School list – UA study on tornado-proof home construction – Nick’s Kids luncheon draws big crowd – Tide’s Fan Day set for Sunday

Media Advisory: UA Memorial Service Moved to Foster Auditorium

Based on weather forecasts calling for extreme temperatures and the potential for afternoon or evening showers, the candlelight memorial service set for 8:30 p.m. tonight at The University of Alabama has been moved to Foster Auditorium.

UA in the News: August 4, 2011

UA commencement weekend to include memorial service for tornado victims – Barry Mason to head Alabama Productivity Center – UA engineers say homes can be rebuilt safer after tornado – Tornado’s aftermath captured in award-winning film by UA student – UA research shows more effective ways to cool firefighters and prevent hyperthermia – UA basketball coach provides school supplies to children affected by tornado – UA student helps after tornado – UA student hopes to change healthcare in Ghana

UA’s Manderson Graduate School of Business No. 22 among Publics on Forbes List

In the latest Forbes Best Business Schools list, the Manderson Graduate School of Business at The University of Alabama is ranked no. 57 among all graduate schools of business and No. 22 among public institutions.

May, August Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama is holding three commencement ceremonies Aug. 5 and 6 to award degrees to more than 4,000 graduates. The ceremonies include students who were scheduled to participate in both May and August commencement ceremonies.

UA in the News: August 3, 2011

UA to remember students who died in April tornado – UA releases study on tornado-proofing homes – UA football player to graduate Saturday with perfect 4.0 GPA – UA student chosen as UNCF/Merck Fellow – UA faculty provide expert commentary on Alabama’s economic outlook, Alabama’s new immigration law – Retired UA business dean to lead Alabama Productivity Center at UA – and more…