UA In the News — April 17
Issues surrounding vaping — Obstacles in graduate programs — Lemon Face challenge — and more.
Black Scholars Day Recognizes Top Academic Award Winners
The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association recently recognized students who received Academic Premier Awards for 2017-18.
UA Appoints Latest Class of Capstone Men and Women
Capstone Men and Women are students selected to serve as official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. They have been part of the University’s public relations program since 1962.
IndyCar Champ to Drive Students’ Formula Car
The University of Alabama’s Formula racing team will unveil its 2018 vehicle Wednesday with a five-time Verizon IndyCar Series champion driving and showcasing it to 300 grade school students on campus for the debut.
April 19 Event Update
Students for America First does not currently meet the registered student organization requirements. Consistent with UA policy, the group’s registered status has been withdrawn, and its proposed event this week will not go forward.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: Study shows effects gun sale waiting periods have on suicides, homicides – IndyCar driver to help unveil students’ formula car – Religion expert lands one of UA’s highest honors – Commentary available on Facebook controversy, military action in Syria
UA In the News — April 14-16
Net neutrality and a U.S. senator — A demon barber — A big Bama Blitz — and more.
UA Hosts ALSAMP Spring Research Conference
The University of Alabama College of Engineering recently showcased student research from across the state and encouraged professional development among underrepresented minority students at a conference on campus.
Mercedes-Benz Seeks Students and Startups to Solve Critical Challenges
UA students and startups are invited to compete for cash prizes in the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Innovation Challenge. The challenge seeks to inspire creativity in the automotive sector.
Welcome to ‘Tree Campus USA’
For the third year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized UA’s sprawling forest as a “Tree Campus USA.”