PNC Foundation Supports UA Students, Early Childhood Education
The PNC Foundation has awarded grants totaling $45,000 to The University of Alabama to support both early childhood education in the state and UA students.
Announcements
UA Exceeds its United Way Campaign Goal
The University of Alabama has again exceeded its United Way campaign goal, pledging nearly $398,000 for the 2015 campaign.
UA’s REACH Director Committed to Helping Students from Foster Care
The University of Alabama’s Office of the Provost has selected Shannon Hubbard to be the new coordinator of Alabama REACH, the innovative and nationally known program that assists foster-care and other disadvantaged children in coming to and succeeding at the University.
UA Honors College to Expand Education Outreach Program
The University of Alabama Honors College is expanding its Education Outreach program beginning in 2016. Some 265 Honors College students participate in three mentoring initiatives: a literacy program for elementary students; a character development program for middle school students; and a science, technology, engineering, arts and math program for pre-kindergarten children.
The Bernard Osher Foundation Provides Additional $1 Million to UA for Lifelong Learners
The University of Alabama has received a $1 million grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation to support and endow continuing education opportunities for mature students.
Winter 2015 Graduates Announced at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will award some 2,200 degrees during winter commencement Saturday, Dec 12, on campus. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 249,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public university. Students listed as candidates to receive degrees include:
UA Earns Reaffirmation of its Accreditation
The University of Alabama has earned reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
UA’s Public Speaking Program Receives National Recognition
The National Communication Association named The University of Alabama public speaking program as one of the 2015 Programs of Distinction. The award, given by the organization’s basic course division, honored the College of Communication and Information Sciences’ program for its outstanding efforts to cultivate student excellence in oral communication.
SEC Enhances Security for Football Championship Weekend
Fans attending the 2015 SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta Dec. 5 will be asked to enter with clear bags and should be prepared to arrive early and to see enhanced law enforcement presence in and around the Georgia Dome, the conference office announced.
Biology Graduate Student Wins UA’s Three Minute Thesis Contest
A University of Alabama graduate student in the department of biological sciences claimed first prize in the Three Minute Thesis competition final, which was held recently on campus.