Acoff Receives UA Engineering’s T. Morris Hackney Leadership Award

The University of Alabama College of Engineering announced Dr. Viola Acoff, professor of metallurgical and materials engineering and interim head of chemical and biological engineering, as the 2009 T. Morris Hackney Endowed Faculty Leadership award recipient.

Theory of History Scholar Visits UA for Lecture, Panel Discussion

Dr. Hayden White, one of the most influential theorists of historiography, will visit The University of Alabama for two public events in the Religion in Culture Series of UA’s department of religious studies.

UA in the News: April 9, 2009

UA to host Alabama High School Football championship series – UA in Ghana program now accepting applications – Benson named vice president for research

Students to Present Research, Creative Skills in Annual UA Conference April 13

About 250 students will showcase their research and creative projects during The University of Alabama’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference April 13.

UA to Launch Signature Health and Wellness Program

Faculty and staff at The University of Alabama will enjoy an added benefit this year — optimal health courtesy of WellBama, UA’s signature wellness program. Designed to promote health and improve the quality of life for all employees, this free, personalized program will debut at an official launch ceremony on April 14 at 11 a.m. on the front steps of Rose Administration Building.

UA Professor Wins Goldsmith Award for Communication Contributions

Dr. Kim Sydow Campbell, professor of management communication in the marketing and management department at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, has been named winner of the 2009 Alfred N. Goldsmith Award for outstanding contributions to engineering communication.

UA’s Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity and Phi Mu Sorority Host ‘Get on the Ball’ Event for Children’s Miracle Network

Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity and Phi Mu Sorority at The University of Alabama will be presenting the second annual “Get on the Ball” for Children’s Miracle Network event on campus from April 13-18.

UA Healthcare Management Student Wins First Place in National Essay Competition

More than 100,000 people are waiting to receive a life changing organ transplant, but many of those people are waiting in vain. Despite national legislation governing the organ procurement system, a shortage of donors remains.

UA in the News: April 8, 2009

Rare bird makes itself at home in UA parking lot – New SGA officers are inducted – UA students help Alabama taxpayers save more than $4 million – and more…

Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Hosts ‘Smurf Out’ Event at UA to Fight Poverty, Break World Record

University of Alabama students will be taking part in Chi Alpha Campus Ministry’s “Smurf Out Poverty” event on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza with the goal of breaking a world record while raising money to feed families in need.