UA’s University Fellows Perform Service Projects in Perry County

The University of Alabama’s University Fellows Experience is partnering for the fifth year with the community of Marion, Ala., in Perry County through Friday, May 24, on projects that address basic needs of the Black Belt community.

UA’s Moundville Park Remembers Trail of Tears

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park will hold its first 5K walk memorializing the Trail of Tears Saturday, May 25.

UA In the News: May 14, 2013

UA helps fund Alabama Launchpad – UA expert comments on Alabama Democratic Party – Strings in Schools concert to be held at UA

UA Engineering Student Awarded NASA Fellowship

The NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship awarded University of Alabama civil engineering student Will Guin a renewable fellowship for graduate school.

UA Alumna Wins NBC’s ‘Fashion Star’

University of Alabama alumna and New York City-based fashion designer Hunter Bell’s perseverance and passion finally paid off — to the tune of $3 million and the opportunity to debut her collection with three of the nation’s largest retailers.

Interactive Technology Available at UA Museum

A customizable, computer-based earth science display allows visitors to The University of Alabama’s Museum of Natural History to explore earth geology, geologic settings, historical earthquake accounts and recent research about seismic activity.

UA in the News: May 10-13, 2013

Kristy Curry hired as UA women’s basketball coach – UA, Shelton State team up for Lunabot competition – Students study Raku art – ACRE announces real estate conference – Fishing contest to benefit RISE – and more…

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This week at The University of Alabama: University Fellows partner with community of Marion – Lunabotics team defends title – Interim classes range from weddings to glassblowing – Nursing students to study in Asia, Bolivia – Political scientist awarded NSF grant – Spring birding program at Moundville – SummerTide Theatre

UA Lunabotics Team to Defend Title

After winning first place in last year’s NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition, a team of students called Alabama Lunabotics from The University of Alabama and Shelton State Community College will return to the competition May 20 at Kennedy Space Center.

UA in the News: May 8, 2013

Children learn about reptiles at Museum Monday – UA Education Policy Center reports on impact of Pell Grant changes – UA prof comments on gay rights movement – High school students accepted to UA Early College – Chess Extravaganza to be held on campus