Behind the Torch: UA Students Get Extensive Look at Olympic Committee

Since 1894, the United States Olympic Committee has served as the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado., the USOC is responsible for the training, entering and funding of U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games. The Olympic Training Center facilities provide athletes with performance services, including sports medicine; strength and conditioning; psychology, physiology and nutrition assistance; and performance technology.

UA Student Receives Boren Scholarship for Study in Brazil

University of Alabama student Rachel Ramey has received a Boren Scholarship from the National Security Education Program to study in Brazil during the spring and fall semesters of 2016.

UA Honors College Brings Southern Photography Exhibit to Marion

The University of Alabama’s Honors College, in partnership with the Do Good Fund, will host an opening reception for the exhibition “Eternal Moments: Photographs of the South” Friday, May 15, in Marion, as part of the 57 Miles Initiative.

UA in the News: May 7, 2015

UA researchers develop virtual simulation to treat severe weather anxiety – UA physician comments on ways to reduce allergy symptoms – Rick Bragg writes book about Jerry Lee Lewis – UA president speaks in Scottsboro – UA grad named CEO of Occidental – New Orleans Subway stores donate $30,000 to food bank thanks to UA student – Auxiliary group awards scholarships – and more…

Havana Professor to Discuss Cuban Economics in UA Lecture

Juan A. Triana Barros, an economics professor at the University of Havana in Cuba, will present “Cuba in the 21st Century: Capitalism or Socialism?” on Monday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in room 115 of Woods Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA in the News: May 6, 2015

Interim class in the spotlight – UA center cites DUI increases on Cinco de Mayo – UA alumna named first woman oil chief – School of Music faculty member plays at dedication

UA Plank Center Releases PR Report Card

A report card from the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama reveals a wide gap between performance grades of PR leaders and their employees.

UA Museum Offers Summer Fun, Education

The Alabama Museum of Natural History, on The University of Alabama campus, offers multiple day camps and day trips during the summer months.

UA in the News: May 5, 2015

UA center creates mobile app to combat drunk driving – Graduate happy with decision – Law professor comments on president’s potential impact on race relations – UA study on trooper staffing cited

Randall Research Program Honors 31 UA Students

Thirty-one University of Alabama undergraduate researchers received recent recognition through the Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Program.