UA in the News: April 4, 2014

Criminal justice professor discusses mass shooters – UA honors media representatives – University of Cincinnati adopts UA students’ anti-binge drinking campaign – Geneticist points to metabolites for understanding disease – Discovering Alabama debuts episode on Sylacauga marble … and more …

Top Scholars, Leaders Recognized on Campus at 2014 UA Honors Day

The University of Alabama honored its top students for their academic achievements and leadership Friday, April 4, during the Honors Day Tapping on the Mound Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week, March 31-April 6.

UA to Offer Engineering Day at Perry County School

The University of Alabama’s 57 Miles initiative and The College of Engineering will host Engineering Day for high school students from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Francis Marion High School in Perry County.

UA’s Scalfani Named ‘Mover and Shaker’ by Library Journal

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Vincent Scalfani was recently named one of 2014’s “movers and shakers” by the Library Journal.

UA in the News: April 3, 2014

UA neurologist to discuss art therapy for Alzheimer’s patients – Pa. student wins award for excellence – School of Law students dispel Cayman Island myths – Students give back … and … more

UA’s C&IS Honors Outstanding Alumni, Professors

The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences has announced its outstanding alumni, service, leadership and teaching excellence winners for 2013-14.

UA Engineering Students to Compete in Aircraft Contest

A team of University of Alabama students have built an airplane to compete in the AIAA Student Design/Build Fly competition that asks collegiate teams to make small, electric-powered aircraft that can perform the tasks.

UA School of Law to Host Meador Lecture on Equality

The University of Alabama School of Law will host the 2014 Meador Lecture Series on Equality Friday April 11, in room A255 of the law school.

UA in the News: April 2, 2014

Honors Week recognizes student achievements – UA town hall meeting focuses on Affordable Care Act – UA Law School hosts symposium on civil rights – Plank Center honors UA alumna – UA researchers involved with study of californium – UA experts comment on Affordable Care Act, new guide for Certified Nurse Educators – Parenting Assistance Line offers advice – and more…

Media Advisory: UA College of Nursing to Host Live Simulation of Inter-professional Care

Media are invited to attend a live, interprofessional rural health simulation with standardized patients playing the role of military veterans with multiple chronic conditions Monday at The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing.