UA in the News: Aug. 15, 2012

UA anglers finish 4th in National Championship tournament

UA in the News: Aug. 14, 2012

Snail believed extinct rediscovered – UA nursing professor to serve on Hispanic nursing board – APR wins national award for oil spill coverage – Executive director of Alabama Productivity Center named … and more …

UA Student News for Aug. 14, 2012

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market, Aug. 16, 3-6 p.m., Canterbury Episcopal Chapel’s lawn at corner of Hackberry Lane and Ninth Street Week of Welcome, Aug. 17-30 ANNOUNCEMENTS Crimson Ride buses are operating

UA Nursing Professor to Serve on National Association of Hispanic Nurses’ Board

Dr. Norma Cuellar, professor in The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, was appointed to serve on the board of directors for the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for the 2012-2014 term.

UA in the News: Aug. 11-13, 2012

Education professor discusses need for early development of reading skills – Political scientist addresses fundraising and municipal elections – Former UA track athlete talks of winning a gold medal for the people of Alabama

UA Experts Ready to Comment on Public Education Changes, Issues

University of Alabama education experts are available to comment on a range of back-to-school related stories. Below are select UA College of Education faculty members, their areas of interest and contact information.

UA-Housed Alabama Public Radio Wins National Award

Pat Duggins, news director at Alabama Public Radio, housed in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, has won a national PRNDI award from Public Radio News Directors Inc.

UA Names Hill Alabama Productivity Center’s Executive Director

Thomas A. Hill has been named the new executive director of the Alabama Productivity Center at The University of Alabama.

UA Honors College Students Arrive Early for Service Projects

More than 200 University of Alabama Honors College students will kick off the fall semester with community service projects throughout Tuscaloosa and surrounding communities.

UA in the News: Aug. 10, 2012

Week of Welcome offers events for UA students – Move in starts at UA – Graduate student finds snail thought extinct