UA In the News — Sept. 20

Brothers in cheerleading — Leading efforts to engage minorities in STEM — Planning a computer science curriculum — and more.

Historical Commission, UA Offer Artifact Day at Old Cahawba

Historical Commission, UA Offer Artifact Day at Old Cahawba

The Alabama Historical Commission and The University of Alabama’s Office of Archaeological Research are partnering to host Artifact Day at Old Cahawba Saturday, Oct. 1.

‘Freedom and Fire!’ an Opera about Civil War, UA Premieres Sept. 29

“Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story” has its world premiere Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall on The University of Alabama campus. An encore performance will be held Oct. 2 at 3 p.m.

UA Career Fair Kicks Off This Week with Hundreds of Employers

UA Career Fair Kicks Off This Week with Hundreds of Employers

Two-hundred and fifteen employers will be on the hunt for prospective employees at The University of Alabama Career Center’s bi-annual career fair Wednesday and Thursday at Coleman Coliseum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UA In the News — Sept. 15-19

UA sets record enrollment – Researchers discuss historic preservation – Artifact Day at first statehouse site – UA earns grant for minority program – Student recognized for shoe insole device – Psychologist talks about clown rumors – Accounting professor discusses Wells Fargo scandal – Creative writing professor gives talk … and more …

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2016

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2016

Nine distinguished Alabama authors will be inducted into the 2016 Alabama Writers Hall of Fame at The University of Alabama’s Bryant Conference Center Sept. 29.

Broadway and Silver Screen Hit ‘Doubt’ Comes to UA

Broadway and Silver Screen Hit ‘Doubt’ Comes to UA

Broadway and silver screen hit “Doubt” is coming to The University of Alabama this week.

UA Professor Part of White House Summit on Computer Science Education

UA Professor Part of White House Summit on Computer Science Education

Dr. Jeff Gray, professor of computer science at The University of Alabama, was part of a summit to gauge the progress of President Barack Obama’s initiative to expand computer science education to primary and secondary schools.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Social Work to host veterans’ summit – UA leads effort to spark minorities in science, technology – Homecoming – Law schools take innovative approach to teaching – ‘Doubt’ opens theatre season

UA’s Record Enrollment Bolstered by Talented Freshmen

UA’s Record Enrollment Bolstered by Talented Freshmen

The University of Alabama continues to attract the state’s and nation’s highest achieving students as it marks another year of record enrollment.