TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Blackburn Institute has announced its 2006-2007 student fellows. The Blackburn Institute was founded in 1995 through the UA division of student affairs and named for Dr. John L. Blackburn, a well-known campus leader and former dean of students. The purpose of the Institute is to create a network
Dr. Robert W. Ingram, Ross-Culverhouse Endowed Chair of Accountancy and senior associate dean of The Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama, has been selected to receive the 2006 Cornelius E. Tierney/Ernst & Young Research award presented by the Association of Government Accountants.
Christopher Cater of Helena, a senior at The University of Alabama, has recently received the prestigious and highly competitive National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
Dr. John Blackburn, long-time University of Alabama administrator, will be the featured speaker for UA’s spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13 at Coleman Coliseum on campus.
The University of Alabama Safe State program recently presented a certificate of appreciation to Hunt Refining Co. for continued commitment to occupational safety and health training in Alabama.
As many top high school students make their final college commitments today, The University of Alabama prepares to enroll the largest group of National Merit, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholars in its history, gaining ground nationally in the recruitment of America’s brightest and best students.
Dr. Jennings Bryant, Reagan Chair of Broadcasting in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama, was one of four to receive the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Broadcast Education Association.
The fourth annual University of Alabama Student Film and Video Awards Showcase, sponsored by the UA telecommunication and film department, will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bama Theater.
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa County Alumni Association Chapter has awarded a record number of scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year with 17 high school students from across Tuscaloosa County set to receive $39,064 in scholarships to attend UA.
Seven University of Alabama alumni were presented with Outstanding Alumni Awards from the University’s College of Communication and Information Sciences during Honors Week activities.