UA Ranks 11th in Enrollment of National Merit Scholars

UA Ranks 11th in Enrollment of National Merit Scholars

The University of Alabama’s vision of recruiting the “best and brightest” students is clearly becoming a reality as UA ranks 11th in the nation among public universities in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars for 2006-2007, and 29th among all universities.

Educated Guesses 2007 – Political Predictions

Educated Guesses 2007 – Political Predictions

Two of the best known presidential candidate hopefuls will drop out during the coming year, and the use of blogs will help influence the choice of the Democratic Party candidate, projects Dr. David Lanoue, chair of The University of Alabama political science department.

Inaugural Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars Honored – Ceremony Highlights

Inaugural Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars Honored – Ceremony Highlights

The University of Alabama’s 12 inaugural Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars were honored today in an on-campus ceremony. The 12 students are the first in a series of UA students who will receive $5,000 scholarships each year for four years, courtesy of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship program.

Inaugural Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars Honored – Scholarship Recipients

Inaugural Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars Honored – Scholarship Recipients

The University of Alabama’s 12 inaugural Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars were honored today in an on-campus ceremony. The 12 students are the first in a series of UA students who will receive $5,000 scholarships each year for four years, courtesy of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship program.

Denny Society Induction Ceremony

Denny Society Induction Ceremony

The Denny Society is composed of individuals who have chosen to take the visionary step of making provisions for the continued progress of The University of Alabama beyond the times that they themselves will witness.

UA Leads Nation With Six Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team

UA Leads Nation With Six Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team

Six students from The University of Alabama have been named to this year’s USA Today All-USA College Academic Team – the most of any school in the nation.

50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part One

50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part One

It’s been 50 years since Autherine Lucy Foster became the first African American to enroll at UA in 1956. Foster helped open the door for UA’s minority record enrollment.

50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part Two

50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part Two

It’s been 50 years since Autherine Lucy Foster became the first African American to enroll at UA in 1956. Foster helped open the door for UA’s minority record enrollment.

UA & Arizona State Researchers Seek Diabetes Answers in Gila Monsters

UA & Arizona State Researchers Seek Diabetes Answers in Gila Monsters

Researchers from UA and Arizona State University are studying the digestive systems of Gila monsters as part of research that may affect the treatment of diabetes.

50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part Three

50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part Three

It’s been 50 years since Autherine Lucy Foster became the first African American to enroll at UA in 1956. Foster helped open the door for UA’s minority record enrollment.