UA Student News for Aug. 25, 2015

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UA’s RISE School Hosts ‘Buy for Rise’ this Weekend

The University of Alabama’s RISE School hosts its second largest fundraiser of the year, Buy for RISE, this weekend.

NSA, DHS Bestow Distinction on UA Cyber Defense Program

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security recently designated The University of Alabama a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA expert finds relationship between civilian firearm ownership rate and public mass shootings – ‘Raising Mia’ mother to speak at Social Work conference – Secondary math education program earns national recognition — UA researcher takes new approach to flooding research – UA experts offer tips for planning a wedding on a budget, making creative school lunches – Events include Mike Slive presentation, UMC-Northport grand opening, Child Development conference

Pierce Named Vice President for Advancement at UA

University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell has named Robert D. Pierce II as vice president for advancement.

Costume Design Process Depicted in Exhibit at UA Gallery

Research, sketches, mock-ups, photographs and actual costumes curated by The University of Alabama’s Donna Meester will be displayed Sept. 4-25 at UA’s gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA Secondary Math Education Program Earns Designation

The Secondary Math Education program in the College of Education at The University of Alabama has received National Recognition from the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics.

ADPH Notifies UA of TB Case involving UA Student

Alabama Department of Public Health officials have notified The University of Alabama that a student enrolled on campus during the Spring 2015 semester is receiving treatment in another state for an active case of tuberculosis.

UA Matters: Planning a Wedding on a Tight Budget

The University of Alabama’s Kimberly Boyle offers some cost-cutting tips on the big day.

UA Professor Honored for Contributions to Chemical Engineering

A University of Alabama professor will be recognized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for contributions to separation technologies.