Campus & Community

UA Researchers’ Award-Winning Book Shares Strategies for Transforming Shoppers into Buyers

Two University of Alabama faculty members and a student who co-authored a book that explores how in-store and online shopping can meld to create a better experience for consumers were recently awarded the 2016 Axiom Book Award.

UA Matters: Helping Children Connect with Nature

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Caroline Boxmeyer offers some ideas that may help connect your child with nature.

UA Honored by Arbor Day Foundation with Tree Campus USA Recognition

UA Honored by Arbor Day Foundation with Tree Campus USA Recognition

The University of Alabama was recently honored with 2015 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Student-Cadets at UA Receive Air Force Reserve Officer Corps Scholarships

A number of student-cadets at The University of Alabama were recently awarded scholarships from the Air Force Reserve Officer Corps.

UA Establishes Community Affairs Board of Advisors

The Division of Community Affairs of The University of Alabama has announced the creation of an alumni board of advisors made up of outstanding individuals with a commitment to community engagement and student success.

UA’s Campus Mail Service Recognized for ‘Best Practice’

The University of Alabama’s Campus Mail Service has been selected as one of five finalists in the 2016 Southern Association of College and University Business Officers Best Practice competition.

UA Student News for Feb. 16, 2016

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/category/ua-student-news/ to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. Submit your news at http://uanews.ua.edu/submit-student. DEADLINES University Stewards applications, Feb. 24 Outstanding Commitment to Advising Award nominations, Feb. 25 UA Away scholarship applications, March 1, 11:59 p.m. Buford Peace Award nominations, March 21 Outstanding student award

UA’s Rural Health, Medical Scholars Programs Accepting Applications

The University of Alabama’s Rural Health and Medical Scholars Programs are now accepting applications for its 2016 classes.

UA Matters: What’s New for the 2015 Tax Filing Season

The University of Alabama’s Lisa McKinney provides some interesting facts to get you up to speed on individual and small business taxes.

Witt to Be Inducted Into National Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame

Witt to Be Inducted Into National Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame

The NWBA will officially induct Dr. Robert Witt into its Hall of Fame during “A Night of Champions,” a celebration of the success of UA’s adapted athletics basketball teams on Feb. 25 at the Bryant Conference Center at UA.