Faculty Accolades for Dec. 17, 2018
The most recent awards, publications, exhibits and elections of the UA faculty.
Christmas Wreaths Brings Generations Together
Capstone Village opened its first art gallery Dec. 11 with Christmas wreaths decorated by at least 15 University of Alabama fraternities and sororities.
Freedom on the Move
A University of Alabama history professor is part of an effort to complete a comprehensive database containing every runaway slave advertisement in American newspapers prior to the Civil War.
‘Graduation Won’t Tear Us Apart’
Helping and supporting each other along the way, the McCloud father-daughter duo will graduate on Saturday.
Music Tickles Memory, Even After It’s Been Lost
Students with UA’s School of Music performed for residents of Capstone Village luxury retirement community who have Alzheimer’s and dementia.
UA In the News — Dec. 14
Free opera — Gift-giving — Comment on criminal justice reform — and more.
Gospel Singer, Journalist Highlight Realizing the Dream Events
Pastor Marvin Sapp, award-winning Gospel singer and songwriter, is the featured performer for the 2019 Realizing the Dream Concert Jan. 20. Journalist and author Byron Pitts will be the Legacy Awards Banquet speaker.
RISE Bell Choir Brings Good Cheer to Capstone Village Residents
The RISE Center’s children bell choir performed for the residents of Capstone Village luxury retirement home the morning of Dec. 11.
Educational, Communal Gaming Recommendations for the Holidays
Christmas break provides a unique opportunity to weave educational gaming into gift-giving and family bonding, said Dr. Andre Denham, assistant professor of educational technology at The University of Alabama.
Fall 2018 Graduation Candidates Announced at UA
The University of Alabama will award some 2,233 degrees during fall commencement Dec. 15.