UA in the News: Aug. 29, 2014
Million Dollar Band prepares for football season – UA report shows Samford’s economic impact
John Grisham Wins the 2014 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction
For his work in “Sycamore Row,” New York Times bestselling author, lawyer and previous Harper Lee Prize winner John Grisham received the 2014 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.
UA in the News: Aug. 28, 2014
UA prof studies sleep deprivation among college students – UA social work students intern at Walter Reed – Professor finds new plant species – University Medical Center expands hours – Student helps establish new scholarship – Blood drive held on campus – Old pictures show Million Dollar Band’s early days – and more…
The Capstone of Higher Education: Bama by Drone
Take a look at this “birds-eye” view of the campus and you will see why The University of Alabama has been ranked by www.thebestcolleges.org as one of “The 50 Most Amazing College Campuses for 2014.”
The Capstone of Higher Education: The RISE Program
Research taking place at The University of Alabama’s RISE program is influencing early childhood education for children with and without special needs. Since 1974, more than 10,000 children have benefitted from this environment of inclusion and acceptance. Today, there are six RISE schools in four states modeled after the program at UA. This video highlights
UA’s Hudson Strode Program to Host Film Series at Bama Theatre
The Hudson Strode program in Renaissance Studies in the English department of The University of Alabama will kick off a monthly Shakespeare on Film series at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. The series, which will continue through April, features a range of films with Shakespearian themes. It will include the popular, contemporary film “Ten Things I Hate about You” as well as such classics as”West Side Story” and lesser-known but equally relevant works including ” The Bad Sleep Well.”
UA in the News: Aug. 27, 2014
UA students participate in Semester at Sea – New kinesiology class offers horseback riding – Al’s Pals adds new schools – UA senior develops program to help fund first generation students – UA expert comments on Tor network – Blood drive held on campus – New dance prof brings diverse styles to UA – and more…
UA’s Sport Management Lecture Series Kicks Off Friday
The 2014 University of Alabama Distinguished Lectures in Sport Management series offers the University and West Alabama communities talks ranging from marketing the Harlem Globetrotters to career opportunities in the sporting goods industry.
UA’s University Medical Center Offers Evening Appointments
University Medical Center, located on The University of Alabama campus, has expanded its evening hours to include scheduled patient appointments.
UA in the News: Aug. 26, 2014
UA seeks donations for Rising Tide Scholarship – New, renovated buildings open on campus – Two new sorority houses open – STEM Path to MBA steers students to two degrees in five years – West Alabama Recycling Partnership receives grant – and more…