UA In the News — Feb. 2
Law School fair — Economics of sports teams — Bama by Distance — and more.
School Librarians in Black Belt Encouraged to Apply for Free Books
The University of Alabama’s School of Library and Information Studies will award over $12,000 in new children’s and young adult books to school libraries in the Black Belt region of the state as well as to one school library in an economically deprived area of Alabama outside the Black Belt.
UA Professor Uses NFL Experience to Prepare Students
Not all sports fans are suited for the business of sports. Just ask Melvin Lewis, former NFL professional turned professor.
Student Wishes Upon an Internship, Dreams of Disney
After an internship at Disney during fall and spring of the 2015-16 academic year, Mary Kathryn Poe decided it was where she wanted to end up after she finished her college education. It wasn’t easy, but she made it happen.
UA Researcher Manages Teaching, Daughter’s Broadway Debut
For University of Alabama researcher Jamie Mills, there was some trepidation when she learned her daughter, Madalen Yarbrough Mills, was selected to play “Sophie” in the Broadway adaptation of the Jack Black movie, “School of Rock.”
UA In the News — Feb. 1
Helping out to test for radon — Heritage festival — Birmingham housing market — and more.
New UA Vessel Sticker Available to Alabama Boat Owners
The state of Alabama is now offering University of Alabama collegiate vessel stickers to boat owners. The new vessel sticker became available in January, and proceeds from the purchases will be used to fund scholarships at UA.
Black History Month 2018: UA Celebrates with a Variety of Events
The University of Alabama’s Crossroads invites the campus and community to participate in events throughout February during Black History Month.
Lectures, Films Highlight Black History Month Activities
The University of Alabama’s Crossroads invites the campus and community to participate in events throughout February during Black History Month. The theme this year is “African Americans In Times Of War.”