With a record 28,807 students enrolled this fall, The University of Alabama continues to be the state’s largest university. Enrollment increased by 1,755 students or 6.5 percent over fall 2008, and this year’s freshman class once again increased in quality as well as size.
A total of 352 students enrolled during the 2009 summer term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all As).
The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences has revised its minor in Asian studies.
A select group of high school students from across the state recently completed the 2009 Rural Health Scholars Program at The University of Alabama.
University of Alabama astronomers invite the community to view the moon and Jupiter in the next Public Night sky-viewing session Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.
Preventive medicine will be the focus of The University of Alabama’s 10th annual Rural Health Conference, Sept. 17-18 at the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus and the Hotel Capstone next door.
The University of Alabama’s 2009-2010 Celebrity Series will feature internationally acclaimed stars ranging from a Russian flutist to an acoustic guitar duo. The five-concert series begins Oct. 6.
Zipcar Inc. and The University of Alabama department of transportation services have announced the launch of Zipcar’s car-sharing program on the UA campus.
Dr. Philip Westbrook, assistant professor of educational leadership, policy and technology studies, has been named director of the UA Blackburn Institute, a preeminent student leadership agency on campus.
A housing report from The University of Alabama’s Alabama Center for Real Estate shows the state’s home sales for July up 2.5 percent from June and down 8 percent from July 2008.