Announcements

UA’s Paul W. Bryant Museum Offers Free Admission to Active Military, Families

The University of Alabama’s Paul W. Bryant Museum is honoring active duty military personnel and their families by participating in a program that offers free admission to the museum through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1.

ExxonMobil Foundation Presents UA With Matching Donations Check

The ExxonMobil Foundation recently gave more than $52,000 to The University of Alabama.

Vandiver Named Dean of UA School of Social Work

Dr. Vikki Vandiver has been named dean of The University of Alabama School of Social Work, said Dr. Joe Benson, UA’s interim provost.

Brandon Named Dean of UA School of Law

A constitutional law expert with extensive experience in both academia and private and public law practice will soon return to his University of Alabama alma mater to lead the UA School of Law.

Spring 2014 Graduates Announced at UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will award some 4,410 degrees during spring commencement Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, on campus. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 239,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public university. Students listed as candidates to receive degrees include:

UA’s Order of Omega Chapter Announces Awards

The University of Alabama chapter of Order of Omega announced award recipients at its annual banquet in Tuscaloosa. Order of Omega is the national honorary for fraternity and sorority members.

UA’s Sakura Festival Returns to Celebrate Japanese Culture

The University of Alabama Capstone International Center invites the public to learn about and celebrate Japanese culture during the 28th annual Sakura Festival, with events through the end of April.

Edward O. Wilson Donates Career Awards to UA, Endows Fellows Program for Research

Dr. Edward O. Wilson, the most highly decorated scientist in the world and a University of Alabama alumnus, has made two major gifts to UA with an approximate value totaling $500,000.

UA National Alumni Association Honors Students With Awards

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recently named the recipients for the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Awards, 2014 Alumni Student Awards and 2014 Outstanding Senior Awards.

Coca-Cola Renews UA First Generation Scholars Program for Four Years With $1 Million Gift

The Coca-Cola Foundation renewed the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars program at The University of Alabama for another four years with a gift of $1 million. The gift brings Coca-Cola’s contribution to the First Generation Scholars program, begun in 2006, to $3 million.