With more than 30 years of experience in reinforced concrete structures and earthquake engineering, Dr. Michael E. Kreger recently joined the faculty at The University of Alabama as the Garry Neil Drummond Endowed Chair in Civil Engineering.
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2014 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.
More than 200 University of Alabama students during fall 2014 are receiving a hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA’s Cooperative Education Program.
Roff, Alston Inducted in Social Work Hall of Fame — UA economist comments on uneven recovery — Experts on children discuss corporal punishment — Political scientist discusses voter interest levels … and more …
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES Alternative winter break program, Oct. 2 THIS MONTH Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, ongoing through Oct. 23 TODAY “Throwdown for Your Hometown,” 7-9 p.m., Ferguson Center Heritage Room UADM benefit, 5-8 p.m., TCBY on the Strip THIS
The University of Alabama’s Crossroads Community Center is hosting a photography exhibit, reception and lecture featuring Jose Galvez, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist. The exhibit will be in the Ferguson Student Center Art Gallery.
About 50 freshmen and 10 student leaders from The University of Alabama will perform service projects in Marion from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The projects include cleaning storefronts, landscaping around the town square and removing trash from empty buildings.
Third-year medical students at The University of Alabama have an opportunity to follow a patient over time through the health care system as part of an innovative new program being piloted this year.
Statistics expert discusses Microsoft’s Prediction Lab – Campus offers cultural events – Jazz trumpeter heads to UA – Sorority, fraternity raise charitable donations – Theatre season kicks off – World War I exhibit to open … and more …
By using liquid salts during formation instead of harsh chemicals, fibers that conduct electricity can be strengthened, according to a patent issued to a team of researchers at The University of Alabama.