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Summer Commencement Set for Saturday
The University of Alabama will hold summer commencement Saturday, Aug. 2, at 9 a.m. at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Why This Matters: Over 1,200 are expected to graduate, with about 750 of those participating in these ceremonies. Each year, UA awards around 9,000 degrees, with graduates infusing the state and nation’s workforce with highly educated talent.
UA Online Expands Grants for Military Tuition
The University of Alabama has increased its support for military members through the UA Online Military Tuition Grant. Previously available only to undergraduate students, the grant now includes active-duty graduate students.
Why This Matters: The tuition grant helps with tuition costs not covered by military tuition assistance. It can cover up to six credit hours per semester and as many as 18 credit hours per academic year, up to the maximum amount allowed by a student’s service branch. With this financial assistance, tuition for a UA Online program can be nearly free for military service members, excluding books and other fees.
For more information, contact Jennifer Brady at jennifer.brady@ua.edu.
Alabama Business Hall of Fame to Induct Six
The Alabama Business Hall of Fame will induct six new members for the Class of 2025 during its annual induction ceremony Nov. 13 at Haven in downtown Birmingham. The inductees are Mr. Terry C. Anderson, of Florence; Mr. Fournier J. “Boots” Gale III, of Birmingham; Mr. Benny M. LaRussa Jr., of Birmingham; Mr. Tim M. Parker Jr., of Tuscaloosa; Mr. William (Bill) J. Stevens, of Vestavia; and Mrs. Susan N. Story, of Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Why This Matters: Established in 1973, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame honors individuals who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions. The Culverhouse College of Business at UA is the home of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame, located in Hewson Hall.
For more information, contact Zach Thomas at rzthomas@ua.edu.
Acclaimed CrossingPoints Earns Full National Accreditation
The Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council awarded full accreditation to the CrossingPoints Tier 3 Program at UA, making it the first accredited program of its kind in the Southeastern Conference and the state of Alabama.
Why This Matters: CrossingPoints Tier 3 becomes the fourth inclusive postsecondary program in the United States to be accredited by the new council. As an IPSE, CrossingPoints program strives to ensure that students with intellectual disabilities have the same educational and campus experiences as their peers.
For more information, contact Jeremy Reid at jeremy.reid@ua.edu.
Translational Scientist Offered Fulbright Scholar Award
Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor with the UA College of Community Health Sciences’ department of translational science and medicine, was selected for the Fulbright-Nehru Scholar Award that will allow him to conduct vital research at the National Institute of Nutrition, or NIN, in Hyderabad, India.
Why This Matters: Kumar, a world-renowned leader in the field of translational science for medicine design, plans to work with Dr. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy’s laboratory to develop advanced formulations of urolithin A, a natural compound known for its typically low absorption in the body.
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