UA Lecture Series Honors Men in Nursing

The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing recently announced the establishment of the Joe Burrage Memorial Lectureship series. Established in honor of Dr. Joe Webb Burrage Jr., who served as the nursing college’s assistant dean of graduate programs until his death on Feb. 19, 2014, the lectureship will celebrate and acknowledge the work of male nurse leaders.

UVA Professor to Present Lecture on Philosophy of the Mind

Dr. Brie Gertler, a Commonwealth Professor of Philosophy at the University of Virginia, will discuss her ideas on whether the mind extends beyond the body in the third lecture of The University of Alabama’s 2014-2015 Philosophy Today series.

Harvard Professor Presents ‘Literature from the Tablet to the iPad’ at UA

Martin Puchner, a professor at Harvard University and an expert on world literature, drama, modernism, and philosophy, will present “Literature from the Tablet to the iPad” Wednesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. in room 125 of ten Hoor Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA Matters: Myth vs. Fact about Credit Card Use, Credit Scores, History

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Melissa Wilmarth shares some myths and facts about credit cards and the impact they have on credit scores.

UA in the News: April 3, 2015

UA astronomer initiates Hubble survey that spots quasar ghosts – UA partners with law enforcement to create electronic forensics lab – UA researchers study sounds from colliding football helmets – Student receives award for undergraduate research – Civil War history lectures planned – Tide for Tusks hosts fundraiser – Plant sale to raise funds for scholarships, Arboretum – and more…

UA Recognizes Outstanding Members of Academic Community During 2015 Honors Week

The University of Alabama honored its top students for their academic achievements and leadership Friday, April 4, during the Honors Day Tapping Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week, March 30-April 5.

UA in the News: April 2, 2015

UA president addresses faculty and staff – UA engineering students building fuel efficient car – UA scientist comments on volcanic lightning – Study reports state trooper shortage – UA theatre department to stage ‘42nd Street’ in Mobile – Veterans appreciation event planned – Premier Award winners profiled

UA Department Chair Named Fellow of American Academy of Advertising

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Joseph Phelps has been chosen for a national honor.

UA Event Sparks Business Ideas For the Backyard, Websites, Breast Cancer Detection

Bamboo Charcoal, a breast cancer indication system and a personalized website tracking system are among the winning ideas of The University of Alabama and Culverhouse College of Commerce’s second annual Startup Weekend.

UA’s Nursing College Honors Community Partners

The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing will recognize and honor partners in the community for their commitment to nursing and to UA students during the College’s Honors Day program on Friday.