For Fourth Consecutive Year, UA’s PR Program Finalist for Education Program of Year

The University of Alabama’s public relations program is one of five finalists for PR Education Program of the Year, according to national awards compiled by and published in PRWeek magazine.

UA Student News for Dec. 13, 2011

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DATES TO REMEMBER Final examinations, Dec. 13-16 UA winter commencement, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Coleman Coliseum UA holiday, Dec. 22, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012; normal business operations will resume on Jan. 3 Classes resume,

UA in the News: December 13, 2011

UA program gives books to Black Belt school libraries – UA among institutions receiving grants to develop hydrogen storage technology – UA economist comments on employment rates – Student service projects – and more…

UA in the News: December 10-12, 2011

Moundville Archaeological Park museum features Mississippian culture – UA experts comment on community college funding, employment outlook, Alabama immigration law, human rights – Circle K raises awareness with luminaries on the Quad – and more…

UA Awarded ‘Gold Seal’ Accreditation for Protecting Research Participants

The University of Alabama’s safeguards in protecting its research participants exceed federal requirements, according to an independent organization that announced today it is awarding UA full accreditation status.

UA School of Library and Information Studies Awards Books to Black Belt Schools

The University of Alabama’s School of Library and Information Studies will award more than $7,000 in free books this month to elementary-, middle- and high-school libraries in the Black Belt region of Alabama.

Breaking Down Autism

A University of Alabama researcher finds a possible lipid metabolism disorder in children with autism.

UA in the News: December 9, 2011

UA commencement set for Dec. 17 – UA historian comments on role of religion in Civil War – Exhibit at UA shows Vietnamese perspective of war – Disney honors UA football team with spirit award – UA baseball team visits children at Sprayberry Learning Center – UA passes United Way campaign goal – and more…

UA in the News: December 8, 2011

UA’s Education Policy Center releases survey on community colleges – Professor Cashman remembered – UA Arboretum involved in tree giveaway – Professors’ research cited – Student news, events – and more…

UA Winter Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for Dec. 17

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17 in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. Two University-wide commencement ceremonies will be held this year, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., to award degrees.