UA’s Culverhouse Receives $2 Million Gift from Japanese and Birmingham Companies

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce received a $2 million gift today from Tokyo, Japan-based Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited and Birmingham-based Protective Life Corporation. A portion of the funding will be used to endow a professorship in partnership with Protective, Dai-ichi and the Culverhouse College of Commerce called the

UA in the News: Feb. 21-23, 2015

UA selected as NSF Innovation Corps site – UA hosts regional Science Olympiad – Poet Hank Lazer honored with Harper Lee Award – UA study on state troopers cited – UA experts comment on efforts to hinder Iran’s nuclear program, raising taxes in Alabama, drugs that work differently in men and women – Tuscaloosa civil rights leaders reflect on ‘Bloody Tuesday’ – Science Sunday held at UA museum – and more…

Caldwell Named UA Distinguished Research Professor

The University of Alabama’s Board of Trustees has named Dr. Guy Caldwell, UA professor of biological sciences, a University Distinguished Research Professor.

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This week at The University of Alabama: National Entrepreneurship Week events planned – UA experts comment on community college funding, law enforcement efforts to combat deep web – UA faculty offer tips for getting out of debt, paying for a child’s education – Days of service planned in Tuscaloosa, Marion – Star Wars characters visit Supe Store – Moundville resumes Saturday in the Park

UA Matters: Smart Steps for Getting Out of Debt

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Melissa Wilmarth offers steps that will help you reduce your debt level.

UA in the News: Feb. 20, 2015

Tuscaloosa Exchange Club honors UAPD officer – UA to hold summit on helping veterans transition to civilian life – UA traffic research cited – UA expert comments on Alabamians’ ties to their state – Music prof plays euphonium concert – and more…

UA’s C&IS Hosts Second Speaker on Future of Communication

The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences is hosting its second speaker to discuss a strategic planning process for the future of the College.

UA in the News: Feb. 19, 2015

UA Education Policy Center reports on community college funding – UA experts comment on ‘skinny shaming’ – Student: Bryce plan shows UA’s commitment to university experience – Moundville Archaeological Park hosts ‘Knap-In’ – Events include free legal clinic, lecture on LED technology, career fair – and more…

‘Star Wars’ Characters Coming to Event at UA’s SupeStore

Darth Vader and other characters from “Star Wars” will bring the Force to The University of Alabama for a sales event from 1 to 4 p.m.. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at UA’s SupeStore in the Ferguson Center.

UA in the News: Feb. 18, 2015

Musician Anthony Braxton visits UA – UA students to study in Chile – UA experts comment on community college tuition proposal, ruling on gay marriage – Career Fair Week begins – Walk to raise funds for MS – Men’s basketball holds diabetes event – Student heads College Democrats