UA in the News: Dec. 8, 2015

UA to hold commencement – NIH funds professor’s research to assist elderly with mobility – Astronomer comments on giant spiral galaxies – Criminal justice professor analyzes data on mass public shootings – Center for Advanced Public Safety rep says crashes involving teens common in December … and more …

UA’s Public Speaking Program Receives National Recognition

The National Communication Association named The University of Alabama public speaking program as one of the 2015 Programs of Distinction. The award, given by the organization’s basic course division, honored the College of Communication and Information Sciences’ program for its outstanding efforts to cultivate student excellence in oral communication.

UA Student News for Dec. 8, 2015

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/category/ua-student-news/ to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. Submit your news at http://uanews.ua.edu/submit-student. DEADLINES SOURCE collaborative grant applications, Dec. 12 Sitters for Service applications, Jan. 15 THIS WEEK Final examinations, Dec. 8-11 Winter Commencement, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Coleman Coliseum ANNOUNCEMENTS

UA in the News: Dec. 5-7, 2015

Professor’s research into robotic device for elderly funded – Strings in Schools marks 10-years – Criminal justice professor’s research into mass shootings outlined – Student art featured – Holiday gifts kids can make … and more …

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement exercises Dec. 12 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Gilman Scholar to Study in South Korea

Linnet Kabachi, a UA student from Homewood, has been selected to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the spring 2016 academic term.

Educated Guesses: Predictions for 2016

For the 35th consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year.

UA Matters: Stocking Stuffers for Children

The University of Alabama’s Amy Walker provides some tips on finding the ideal stocking stuffers for your children.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: – UA holds winter commencement ceremonies – Annual faculty prediction package coming soon – Strings in Schools holds anniversary concert at UA – UA-affiliated technology aims to improve drinking water – Holidays dangerous time for young drivers – Hour of Code can spark interest in computing — Experts offer tips on stocking stuffers for children, gifts children can make for their parents

UA in the News: Dec. 4, 2015

Advocating for state’s education budget – Artist paints original UA campus – Criminal justice professor discusses research on mass shootings – Economist discusses business impacts of new roads – Professor lands funding to assist elderly with mobility … and more …