📰 BEST BETS
Dr. Heather Cass White, professor of English at The University of Alabama, was recently selected by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation as a Guggenheim Fellow.
Why This Matters: As established in 1925 by founder Senator Simon Guggenheim, each fellow receives a monetary stipend to pursue independent work at the highest level under “the freest possible conditions.” Since its inception, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded over $400 million in fellowships to more than 19,000 fellows.
UA and Shelton State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding creating the Shelton State Bridge Program for students transitioning from SSCC to the Capstone.
Why This Matters: The Bridge Program creates a pathway to the University for up to 150 Shelton State students who meet the minimum requirements of 24 completed college credit hours, a 3.0 GPA and good academic standing. The program extends the existing relationship between UA and Shelton State, which was formed last fall.
Alabama Cyber Institute Leadership
The Alabama Cyber Institute at The University of Alabama has reemerged under new leadership and strategic vision and is positioned to be a leader in computationally focused research.
Why This Matters: ACI aims to advance computational research and empower UA faculty-led research that supports the University’s key research institutes in water, transportation, life research and materials, with plans to expand into new focus areas in the future.
UA will offer a variety of youth summer camps for children and teenagers from around the state and nation that provide engaging learning opportunities.
Why This Matters: With options featuring a wide range of subject matter and activities, UA Youth Programs’ summer camps offer something for all children and teenagers. Around 20,000 youth participated in UA summer camps last year.
💬 CURRENT COMMENT
Summer Fashion Trends
Rebecca Burney, instructor in the department of clothing, textiles and interior design, is available to discuss fashion trends for the upcoming summer season. Burney can be reached at rrburney@ua.edu.
📅 EVENTS
UA Contemporary Music Ensemble Concert: What If We Were Wild?
April 23, Moody Music Building Room 1003
April 26, Alabama Museum of Natural History
100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kickoff
April 27, multiple locations across the state
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