UA in the News: March 14, 2013

UA programs ranked among U.S. News’ “Best Graduate Schools” – SGA officers elected – Baker named head of aerospace engineering department – ‘The Help’ actor to speak to film students – Faculty, students use new 3-D printers – Sky viewing focuses on Pan-STARRS comet – UA to screen 1963 documentary – Visiting writers program hosts authors – UA experts comment on Alabama Accountability Act, retirement age, taxing financial transactions – and more…

ESPN Anchor to Headline UA’s First Sports Communication Symposium

The Alabama Program in Sports Communication at The University of Alabama will host its inaugural research event, which will involve students, faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines across campus.

UA’s Forensic Council Members to Showcase Speaking Skills

The University of Alabama speech and debate team will hold four showcases this week to prepare for its national tournament in April.

UA in the News: March 13, 2013

Wade honored as UA’s first black faculty member – UA hosts Alabama Technology Student Association conference – UA School of Law ranked 21st nationally – UA music students win scholarships in competition – UA to host comet viewing – Town hall focuses on mental health system – College of Communication holds diversity seminar – UA events celebrate first generation students – Experts comment on economic impact of government furloughs, what drives mass murderers – and more…

‘The Help’ Actor to Speak to UA Film Students

Brian Kerwin, who has appeared in near-countless Hollywood films and television shows, will guest lecture March 14 in a University of Alabama telecommunication and film class.

Gupta Named UA Distinguished Research Professor

The University of Alabama’s Board of Trustees has named Dr. Arunava Gupta, a professor of chemistry and chemical and biological engineering at UA, a Distinguished University Research Professor.

UA Graduate Programs Ranked Among U.S. News ‘Best Graduate Schools’

The University of Alabama School of Law is ranked 21st in the nation, and the UA School of Library and Information Studies is ranked 18th, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2014 edition of its annual “Best Graduate Schools” publication. UA’s Master of Business Administration program comes in at 58th among all MBA programs.

Fairhope Student Elected UA SGA President

Jimmy Taylor, a Fairhope junior majoring in finance in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, was elected president of The University of Alabama Student Government Association for the 2013-2014 term.

UA in the News: March 12, 2013

U.S. News ranks UA Law School No. 21 – UA hosts state technology conference – UA researchers receive grant to study obesity in the Black Belt – Criminal justice expert comments on mass shooter case – Center for Gifted Education director to speak at UA – Office of Disability Services meets students’ needs – Student choreographers prepare for Dance Alabama! show – and more…

UA, VA Partner to Meet Needs of Rural Veterans

The University of Alabama and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have partnered together to create a trained workforce capable of meeting the medical and mental health needs of veterans in rural communities.