UA in the News: Oct. 11, 2013

UA theatre department produces ‘Seven Guitars’ – Virtual bricks from Denny Chimes for sale – UA wheelchair tennis team hosts championships – Moundville Festival featured in photo gallery – UA expert comments on Tuscaloosa City Council election – and more…

Motivational Coach Dr. Winifred Bragg to Speak at UA

Dr. Winifred Bragg, author of the upcoming book “Anatomy of Success” and a University of Alabama alumna, will present a lecture, “How to Turn A Missed Opportunity into Success,” Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on the UA campus.

Dr. Judy Bonner Issues Progress Report

Dr. Judy Bonner Issues Progress Report

UA President, Dr. Judy Bonner, issues a progress report on efforts to ensure inclusivity and diversity in The University of Alabama’s Greek system.

UA in the News: Oct. 10, 2013

UA researcher looks at effects of 2011 tornado on children – UA, Anniston Star partnership featured – CBER economists release forecast update – Moundville Native American Festival brings history to life – UA legal expert comments on oil spill case – UA student wins Miss Philippines USA pageant – and more…

Five Business Leaders Headed for Alabama Business Hall of Fame

Five distinguished business leaders have been selected for induction into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Hoover.

UA Group Offers Final Installment of Short Fiction Readings in Downtown Tuscaloosa

Ala. – The University of Alabama’s student-led organization and nonprofit literary journal NANO Fiction invites the public to the second and final installment of its two-part reading series, Five at 5, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at 5 Bar in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: Oct. 9, 2013

UA psychologist leads study on impact of natural disasters on children – UA president challenges Mobile entrepreneurs to support each other – Moundville Native American festival to start – Forum looks at UA during civil rights era – UA holds health fair – UA experts comment on BP oil spill, Scottsboro Boys’ pardon, city council race – and more…

Through the Doors: Photos from the Press Corps

Through the Doors: Photos from the Press Corps

On June 11, 1963, more than 300 journalists were at The University of Alabama to witness Governor George Wallace’s unsuccessful Stand in the Schoolhouse Door. As part of UA’s “Through the Doors” commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the school’s desegregation, UA’s libraries are displaying a photo collection of the press corps as they worked

UA in the News: Oct. 8, 2013

UA researchers study effects tornado’s effects on at-risk kids – UA to hold public forum on diversity – UA prof helps with petition to pardon Scottsboro Boys – UA offers free flu shots – UA expert comments on primary care doctors – New labs designed for collaboration – and more…

UA Honors College Launches Fall Town Hall Events

The University of Alabama’s Honors College announces its Town Hall 2013 Fall Series, including its first entry, “Cronkite to Colbert — What is News to You.”