Scientific Society Selects UA Chemistry Professor as ACS Fellow
The American Chemical Society will induct Dr. David Dixon, a University of Alabama chemistry professor, into its 2013 class of ACS Fellows, the society announced.
UA Takes Collaborative Approach to Help Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions
The Capstone College of Nursing received a $997,173 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to implement a collaborative, team-based approach to working with patients who have multiple chronic conditions.
Astronomer Donates Fossil Footprints to UA Museum
Dr. Ron Buta, University of Alabama professor of astronomy and physics, has spent the past two years collecting slabs of fossil trackways from a surface coal mine in Carbon Hill. He recently donated his collection, which includes more than 1,200 slabs of fossil footprints, to UA Museum Collections.
UA Librarian Wins Photo Contest, 3-D Model to Make Cover
Dr. Vincent F. Scalfani, a University of Alabama faculty member, has combined his passions for chemistry, libraries, teaching, 3-D printing and photography to create a black-and-white photo that won an international journal-cover photograph contest.
UA Computer Science Professor Named Fellow by CSAB
Dr. Allen S. Parrish, computer science professor and director of the Center for Advanced Public Safety at The University of Alabama, was recognized as a Fellow of CSAB, the lead society for accreditation of degree programs in computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology.
Media Advisory: UA’s Summer Commencement Exercise
All undergraduate and graduate diplomas will be awarded during The University of Alabama’s commencement ceremonies set for Aug. 3.
UA to Hold Summer Commencement Exercises
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement ceremonies Aug. 3 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. Commencement begins at 9 a.m.
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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to award more than 1,600 degrees at summer commencement – Kids study Native American culture at Moundville day camp – High school students focus on nanoscience in MINT internships – Archaeologists discover evidence of the past at Trussville dig – Trombone workshop with Joseph Alessi
‘Saturday in the Park’ Continues at UA’s Moundville Park
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park continues its Saturday in the Park program series into the fall. The events feature topics related to Southeastern Native Americans or archaeology, and many will include hands-on activities for children.
UA Scholarship to Honor Longtime C&IS Staff Member
The Jim Oakley Family Scholarship at The University of Alabama will provide financial assistance to students completing summer internships.