UA Students Participate in Co-op Program in Summer 2014

More than 180 University of Alabama students during the summer 2014 semester are receiving a hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA’s Cooperative Education Program. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student. The experience enhances the students’ employment prospects after graduation.

UA in the News: July 17, 2014

UA officials help recruit aerospace industry at international airshow – UA’s Patterson leaves gymnastics team in great shape – Insurance Day set for October – and more…

UA Start-Up Brings Health Device Concept to Friday’s Launchpad Competition

A University of Alabama start-up company developing a low-cost device for checking both muscle health and nerve cells will compete Friday in a business competition.

Shrimp, 30,000 Volts Help UA Start-up Land $1.5 Million for Uranium Extraction

The U.S. Department of Energy selected a University of Alabama start-up company for an approximate $1.5 million award to refine an alternative material to potentially extract uranium from the ocean.

UA in the News: July 16, 2014

UA gymnastics coach steps down after 36 years – UA prof listed among most highly cited researchers – Entrepreneurship program expands to Selma – Plank Center names mentoring-award winners – Digital display features Black Belt 100 Lenses photos – UA Museum offers outdoor trips – and more…

UA Graduate Student to Attend National Research Symposium

Ashley Jolly, a University of Alabama doctoral student studying organic chemistry, is one of approximately 75 graduate students who will present their research at a national research symposium this month.

UA Cooperative Education Program Names Director

Naomi Powell was named director of The University of Alabama Cooperative Education and Professional Practice Program.

UA in the News: July 15, 2014

UA gymnastics coach steps down – UA MINT internship offers high school students research experience – UA hosts child nutrition camp – Bleachers removed in preparation for baseball stadium expansion – UA experts comment on impact of city economic development director, cyber attacks on law enforcement – Dean’s list announced

UA to Host Summits to Aid Transitions of Military Veterans

The University of Alabama recently received a $25,000 grant from the National Institute of Child and Human Development to coordinate national summit meetings during “Service Member to Civilian: A National Summit on Improving Transitions,” a UA-hosted event to be held April 16-17 in Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: July 12-14, 2014

UA archaeological expedition explores site of plantation home – UA expert comments on Hobby lobby case – Business leaders comment on Alabama football’s impact on the economy – UA grad’s book, ‘Forrest Gump,’ still popular – and more…