Announcements

March State Housing Report Available via UA Center’s Web Site

The March 2009 Alabama housing report is now available at The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Web site.

U.S. News Ranks UA Law School 30th in the Nation; UA School of Library and Information Studies Ranked 22nd

The University of Alabama School of Law is ranked 30th in the nation and the UA School of Library and Information Studies is ranked 22nd, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2010 edition of its annual “Best Graduate Schools” publication.

UA Economists See State’s Economy Continuing to Contract in Second Quarter

Slowdowns in consumer and business spending, tightened lending conditions, and a weak housing sector are negatively impacting both output and employment across Alabama. That is the latest update from the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama.

March Home Building Report Available via UA Center Web Site

The March 2009 New Construction Report, which includes building permits and housing starts, is posted at The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Web site.

Student Board of Governors Announced for UA SOURCE

The University of Alabama SOURCE, formerly known as the Coordinating Council of Student Organizations, has announced its new executive board of governors to help student organizations on campus.

Partnership Between Southern Union, UA Offers Nurses Mobility

Advanced nursing degrees are within easier reach for area registered nurses through a new Internet-based partnership between Southern Union State Community College and The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing.

Scholarship, Leadership Recognized at 2009 UA Honors Day

The University of Alabama honored its top students of 2008-2009 for their academic achievement and leadership Friday, April 10, during the Tappings and Awards Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week.

Location for UA Tappings and Awards Ceremony Changed to Moody Music Concert Hall

The location for the University of Alabama Honors Day Tappings and Awards Ceremony to be held today at 2 p.m. has been moved indoors to the Moody Music Concert Hall.

UA to Launch Signature Health and Wellness Program

Faculty and staff at The University of Alabama will enjoy an added benefit this year — optimal health courtesy of WellBama, UA’s signature wellness program. Designed to promote health and improve the quality of life for all employees, this free, personalized program will debut at an official launch ceremony on April 14 at 11 a.m. on the front steps of Rose Administration Building.

Electronic Submission of Theses and Dissertations Now Available Through UA Graduate School

The University of Alabama Graduate School now accepts the submission of electronic theses and dissertations and encourages students to submit electronically rather than on paper. Students have the choice of either paper or electronic submission from now until Aug. 14, after which electronic submission is required for all theses and dissertations.