Alabama Writers Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2016
Nine distinguished Alabama authors will be inducted into the 2016 Alabama Writers Hall of Fame at The University of Alabama’s Bryant Conference Center Sept. 29.
Announcements
UA Professor Part of White House Summit on Computer Science Education
Dr. Jeff Gray, professor of computer science at The University of Alabama, was part of a summit to gauge the progress of President Barack Obama’s initiative to expand computer science education to primary and secondary schools.
UA’s Record Enrollment Bolstered by Talented Freshmen
The University of Alabama continues to attract the state’s and nation’s highest achieving students as it marks another year of record enrollment.
UA Leads Effort to Spark Minority Participation in Science, Technology
The University of Alabama will be the lead institution in the state in a national effort to increase the number of students from underrepresented minority groups in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
‘A Legendary Legacy’ Theme of 2016 UA Homecoming
The University of Alabama’s annual Homecoming celebration runs from Sunday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Oct 1. This year’s theme is “A Legendary Legacy: Honor. Build. Live.” A parade, pep rally and Habitat for Humanity service project are planned.
UA Alumni-Athlete Award Recipients Honored at Football Game
Two University of Alabama alumni — Jack L. Bailey Jr. and Demeco Ryans— were honored with the 2016 Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award during a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 10, at Bryant-Denny Stadium on the UA campus.
UA Education Abroad Department Hosts Study Abroad Fair
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, The University of Alabama Education Abroad department will host its Fall Study Abroad Fair on the Crimson Promenade outside B.B. Comer Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Education Abroad staff, UA faculty and representatives from UA affiliate providers will be on hand to meet with students and help them explore options for study abroad. Details: Chad Berry, assistant director, Education Abroad, Capstone International Center, 205/348-5256 , chad.berry@ua.edu.
Safety Message for September
How you can stay informed in case of dangerous weather or other emergency: The safety of the UA community is a priority for the University. In case of inclement weather or other emergency, you will be notified using the following methods: UA Alerts, which can simultaneously deploy text messages, emails and phone calls to your cellphone,
UA Gameday to Open New Family Tailgating Area for Football Season
A new tailgating area combining all of the fun of Gameday with an atmosphere conducive for families will be available for the first home football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, and throughout the season.
UA Appoints New Summersell Chair
Dr. Lesley Jill Gordon, former professor of history at the University of Akron, is the new Charles Grayson Summersell Endowed Chair of Southern History at The University of Alabama.