Cycling Scandal to Reverberate throughout Sports

The scandal that rocked the cycling world could well make its way into other American sports in 2013, causing advertisers to think twice about whom they support, says Dr. Lance Kinney, associate professor of advertising and public relations at The University of Alabama.

Educated Guesses 2013

For the 32nd consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year.

Baldwin Named Vice President for Advancement at UA

University of Alabama President Judy Bonner has named Dr. Karen Baldwin as vice president for advancement, effective immediately.

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Veterans, Service Members Invited to Tailgate on UA Quad

No matter which colors you’ll be cheering for in Saturday’s Aggies versus Crimson Tide football game, we’re all red, white and blue on Veteran’s Day.

Trustees Name Judy Bonner New UA President

Statement from Dr. Robert E. Witt, chancellor of The University of Alabama System: I am pleased to announce that Dr. Judy Bonner has been unanimously elected president of The University of Alabama effective immediately. Having had the pleasure of working with Dr. Bonner for the last 10 years, I can say firsthand that she is one of the most intelligent, well-focused and forward-thinking academic administrators in the nation. She began her career at the Capstone in 1981 and has achieved the highest measure of excellence as a faculty member, department chair, dean, executive vice president and provost, and most recently as interim president. Please join me in congratulating President Bonner on her election. She is a tremendous asset to The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama System, and the state of Alabama.

Study of Trends in PR Reveals Digital, Gender, Generational Shifts, According to UA Plank Center

The largest and most global examination to date into the state of public relations profiles a profession being reshaped by forces as current as digital networks and as timeless as generational divides.

UA Leads International Effort to Develop Alternative Material for Green-Energy

A scientist who directs a University of Alabama research center will lead a collaborative, international effort to find an alternative source material necessary to sustain the growing electric-energy movement.

UA-housed ADAP Co-Sponsors Forum Outlining New Standards’ Impact on Special Ed

Dr. Tommy Bice, Alabama’s State Superintendent of Education, will speak at a public forum on special education at the offices of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham Monday, Sept. 24, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

UA Public Nights Feature Talk on Mars Rover, Jupiter Viewing

The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy invites the community to attend a series of public nights this fall to look through UA telescopes at the heavens.