📰 BEST BETS
The University of Alabama RISE Center will host its annual RISE Tournament of Champions golf fundraiser April 24-25 and CHIP in for RISE April 29.
Why This Matters: Fundraising support has been instrumental in the program’s longevity and its ability to provide much needed early intervention services to children of varying abilities in the Tuscaloosa area. There are eight RISE programs across the country and RISE Tuscaloosa is the only program where all children needing therapy services continue to attend RISE Center at no cost.
For more information, contact Rosemary Klein at rfklein@ches.ua.edu.
UA Leads SEC Universities in Goldwater Scholars
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation selected four UA students as Goldwater Scholars for 2025-2026.
Why This Matters: UA led all Southeastern Conference universities with the most students selected for awards and was the only SEC university to have all four of its nominees selected this year. The latest selections bring UA’s number of Goldwater Scholars to 69.
For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne at bryant.welbourne@ua.edu.
💬 CURRENT COMMENT
With April designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Dr. Adam Knowlden is available to discuss his research in drunken, drowsy and distracted driving.
📅 EVENTS
April 14; Paul W. Bryant Museum
April 14-20; Marian Gallaway Theatre
Riptide Hip-Hop Dance Crew Showcase
April 15; UA Student Center Ballroom
Seniors in Science – Preparing Your Garden
April 19; Alabama Museum of Natural History
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