Elite Alabama Seniors to Meet at UA for Girls State
The 74th annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls State will take place from Sunday, June 5, through Friday, June 10, on The University of Alabama campus.
UA English Professor Wins 2016 Mark Twain Award for Midwestern Literature
Michael Martone, a professor of English and creative writing at The University of Alabama, was selected as the winner of the 2016 Mark Twain Award for Distinguished Contributions to Midwestern Literature.
Alabama Boys State Returns to UA
Some 600 Alabama high school seniors will try their hands at politics and community service from Sunday, May 29, to Saturday, June 4, during the 2016 American Legion Alabama Boys State convention on The University of Alabama campus.
UA’s CC&IS Maintains Accreditation
The College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama maintained its accreditation by the AEJMC – the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
UA’s Moundville Park’s Birdfest Offers Fun for Adults, Children
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park hosts its second annual Birdfest Saturday, May 28.
UA Chooses New Director of University of Alabama Press
Linda Manning, director of Northern Illinois University Press, has been appointed director of The University of Alabama Press starting Aug. 1. She replaces interim director Daniel Waterman. The University of Alabama Press is the only academic press in the state.
UA Psychology Professor Garners NIH Research Award
Dr. Ian McDonough, assistant professor of psychology at The University of Alabama, has been named a winner of the Matilda White Riley Early Stage Investigator Honors, a paper competition of the National Institutes of Health.
AIME Day
Students and faculty from across The University of Alabama competed in business plan competitions and showcased emerging technology at AIME Day, an annual pitch and demonstration expo for inventors and entrepreneurs at UA and economic development officials in Alabama.
Student-driven UA Special Olympics Teams Lead Unified Sports Initiative
Add The University of Alabama’s Unified Special Olympics team to its ever-growing list of national champions.
Mike Royer Named Managing Editor for UA’s WVUA 23 Television
Mike Royer, a 40-year veteran of the broadcast television industry, has been named the managing editor of The University of Alabama’s WVUA 23 television station.