UA hosts interfaith prayer breakfast commemorating the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the University – Additional 50th anniversary events planned – History of the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door remembered – Black graduates comment on impact of desegregation – More than 1,000 students attend Boys State and Girls State at UA – UA student crowned Miss Alabama – UA student leads Habitat for Humanity project – and more…
This week at The University of Alabama: UA commemorates 50th anniversary of the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door – Civil rights photos on display at Bryant Conference Center – Boys State and Girls State under way at UA – UA theatre professor takes play to New York, Havana – UA researchers study tornado damage – Managing money, creative writing, programs for gifted students highlight summer camps at UA
Seth Panitch, associate professor of theatre at The University of Alabama, will take his play “Alcestis Ascending” on the road this summer to New York City, Havana and Alabama as part of his participation in creative research with the actors and dancers from UA and the Cuban El Instituto Superior de Arte .
Dr. Daniel Riches, assistant professor of history at The University of Alabama, has written a new book titled “Protestant Cosmopolitanism and Diplomatic Culture,” published by Brill Academic Publishing.
The book explores 17th century Brandenburg-Swedish relations and presents an image of early modern diplomacy driven by complex networks of individuals driven by their personal backgrounds, cultural interests, religious convictions and connections.
University of Alabama student Zoe Nichols, a sophomore from Tuscaloosa majoring in marine science and biology with a minor in geology, has earned a prestigious four-week internship at Wrigley Marine Science Center on Santa Catalina Island in California.
UA commemorates integration anniversary – ‘Discovering Alabama’ explores Sylacauga marble – Economist shares views on defense cut impacts … and more …
The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences has announced an endowed scholarship in honor of Virginia O’Neal Sollie, of Ozark.
More than 1,000 Alabama high-school seniors will try their hands at politics and community service from Sunday, June 9, to Saturday, June 15, during the 2013 American Legion Alabama Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State conventions on The University of Alabama campus.
UA sports recognized for top APR scores – Researchers study Oklahoma tornado damage – National Merit Scholars choose in-state schools – Science teachers take part in UA summer camp – Moundville hosts day camp … and more …
UA commemorates 50th anniversary of desegregation – UA researchers lead Oklahoma tornado research – UA holds rural health scholars program – PR expert discusses internal communication – Finance professor discusses county’s bankruptcy agreement … and more …