Announcements

UA’s Computer-Based Honors Program Names Participants for 2014-2015

he University of Alabama’s Computer-Based Honors Program has begun announcing its selections for the 2014 freshman class. The program, which has been named among the six most intriguing honors programs in the United States by the National Institute of Education, pairs academically elite students directly with leading research professors and cutting-edge computing technology to complete scholarly research projects in any field of study.

UA’s Plank Center Announces Educator Fellowship Class

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama has announced the fifth class for its Fellowship Program for Public Relations Educators.

UA, UAPD to Create Cybercrime Lab

The University of Alabama’s department of criminal Justice, in conjunction with The University of Alabama Police Department, recently received a $60,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to start a digital forensics crime lab at UA.

Bomar Named Executive Director of UA Museums

Dr. William Bomar was recently appointed to executive director of The University of Alabama Museums.

UA Business School Reaches Out with New Diversity Initiative

A new initiative at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce aims to recruit and reach out to rising high school seniors with diverse backgrounds who are enrolled in magnet and accelerated programs.

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: