UA in the News: March 19, 2014

Donors give $2 million to UA for scholarships – UA students to help Moore, Okla. on alternative spring break – UA engineering students design and build hovercraft – Students help people enroll in health insurance plans – UA economist comments on minimum wage proposal – Students teach enrichment classes at magnet school – Students present ‘Mental Health Monologues’ — and more…

UA in the News: March 18, 2014

Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse give $2 million for UA scholarships – UA students to volunteer in Oklahoma during spring break – UA experts comment on water law, unemployment rate – Alabama Forensic Council showcases events – Persian New Year celebration planned – New recreation center under construction – and more…

Health Corner: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Health Corner: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dr. Cathy Gresham discusses how someone gets diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.

UA Student News for March 18, 2014

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 Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W” and the last day to drop a course online, March 19 University Programs job applications, March 21, 5 p.m. Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Awards

UA’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Set to Host ‘Betsy Day’

A University of Alabama-based public relations center will honor the late UA alumna, ‘first lady of public relations’ Betsy Plank.

Burkett Receives UA Engineering’s Hackney Leadership Award

The University of Alabama College of Engineering announces Dr. Susan L. Burkett, Alabama Power Foundation Endowed Professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, as the 2014 T. Morris Hackney Endowed Faculty Leadership award recipient.

UA Center for Economic Development Coordinates Alabama Trails Conference

The University of Alabama’s Center for Economic Development is coordinating a two-day conference that will highlight the benefits of recreational trails in Alabama. The Alabama Trails Commission, Alabama State Parks and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs are co-sponsors.

UA Students to Help Build Homes in Tornado Damaged Oklahoma during Spring Break

About 16 University of Alabama students, as well as leaders from UA’s Community Service Center, will travel to Moore, Okla., to participate in tornado recovery for the 2014 Alternative Spring Break from Sunday, March 23, to Friday, March 28.

UA Honors Six Distinguished Engineering Fellows

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama College of Engineering honored five alumni by inducting them into its 2014 class of Distinguished Engineering Fellows. Each year, the College of Engineering inducts a select group of alumni and friends as Distinguished Engineering Fellows. Recognition as a Distinguished Fellow is the highest commendation given to graduates and others

UA in the News: March 15-17, 2014

UA engineering students build, race hovercraft – Journalism prof wins award – Students help with Affordable Care Act registration – UA experts comment on African-Americans moving South, Common Core – Art exhibit opens – UA fraternity holds fundraiser for Humane Society – and more…