Denny Society Induction Ceremony
The Denny Society is composed of individuals who have chosen to take the visionary step of making provisions for the continued progress of The University of Alabama beyond the times that they themselves will witness.
Campus & Community
UA Leads Nation With Six Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team
Six students from The University of Alabama have been named to this year’s USA Today All-USA College Academic Team – the most of any school in the nation.
50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part One
It’s been 50 years since Autherine Lucy Foster became the first African American to enroll at UA in 1956. Foster helped open the door for UA’s minority record enrollment.
50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part Two
It’s been 50 years since Autherine Lucy Foster became the first African American to enroll at UA in 1956. Foster helped open the door for UA’s minority record enrollment.
UA & Arizona State Researchers Seek Diabetes Answers in Gila Monsters
Researchers from UA and Arizona State University are studying the digestive systems of Gila monsters as part of research that may affect the treatment of diabetes.
50th Anniversary of Autherine Lucy Foster’s Enrollment at UA – Part Three
It’s been 50 years since Autherine Lucy Foster became the first African American to enroll at UA in 1956. Foster helped open the door for UA’s minority record enrollment.
Regions Bank Donates Bikes
Regions Bank has donated 25 of their green bicycles to UA’s BamaBikes program. The BamaBikes program allows UA students, faculty and staff to rent a bicycle for use on campus for a very small charge. The donation from Regions almost doubles the number of bikes currently in the BamaBikes program.
Cemetery Scenting Dogs
Researchers in the University of Alabama Museums, Office of Archaeological Research are using some very unusual methodologies to help them locate a lost family cemetery in rural Perry County, Alabama.
Celebrating Achievement
Launched in the Fall of 2012, “Celebrating Achievement” is a new song designed to publicly recognize and celebrate students, faculty and staff who achieve national recognition, awards and honors. “Celebrating Achievement” is played on UA’s Denny Chimes.
For more information and to see a list of honorees, please visit president.ua.edu/celebrating-achievement.html
Soaking Up Noise
Deafening noise during combustion can lead to jet engine failure. A University of Alabama engineering professor, working with the U.S. Navy, uses a sponge-like material to reduce engine noise at its source.