Crimson Is – Version 1
The new institutional commercial spot featuring the Crimson Is campaign.
ABC’s of Education: School Bus Safety
Dr. Jay Lindly discusses a three-year pilot study that analyzes past school bus accidents, examines data from overhead cameras on school buses for information about use of seat belts, and runs a cost-benefit study on what it would cost to add safety belts to all school buses in Alabama.
ABC’s of Education: Testing Trends
Dr. James McLean discusses major trends in testing such as a focus on more specific learning objectives, the purpose of “No Child Left Behind” testing, what negatives are associated with this type of testing, and why some colleges are no longer using ACT/SAT test scores.
ABC’s of Education: “No Child Left Behind” Changes
Dr. Marcia Rock discusses budget cuts relating to state of Alabama educational systems and how the upcoming Presidential election will affect the “No Child Left Behind” act, including additional focus on early intervention, and how educational partnerships can benefit schools.
ABC’s of Education: Social Groups
Dr. Natalie Adams shares why social groups are so influential in schools, how they create communities and develop social skills, and she provides tips to parents of children navigating these groups.
ABC’s of Education – Cyberbullying
Dr. Vivian Wright defines cyberbullying and discusses how schools deal with its student impact, how students can protect themselves online, and how teachers embrace new technologies as teaching methods.
UA Hosts Wheelchair Basketball Camps with International Flair
Some 60 youth from across the United States, Canada and France recently attended the 2008 Alabama Boys and Girls Wheelchair Basketball Camps, hosted by The University of Alabama Disability Sports program.
Another UA National Champion: Civil Engineering Student an Award-Winning Turkey Caller
The University of Alabama celebrates a diverse student body, including Civil Engineering student Terence Williamson who is also an award-winning turkey caller.
Capstone Leadership Academy Brings Talented High School Students to Campus
A group of top students from Alabama high schools recently had the opportunity to attend the Capstone Leadership Academy held at The University of Alabama.
UA Wind Ensemble Performs “Enterprise” at Memorial Service
A specially-commissioned piece to honor and remember victims of the devastating tornado that killed eight students at Enterprise High School debuted at a memorial service held in Enterprise on February 29, 2008.