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.
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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.
Through the Doors: An Interfaith Prayer Service
On June 7, 2013, The University of Alabama held an interfaith prayer service to celebrate the role of the faith community in the Civil Rights movement in West Alabama. Speakers included members of the West Alabama faith community, and UA President Dr. Judy Bonner. Special music was provided by UA’s Afro-American Gospel Choir.
Purple Heart Ceremony for Mr. John L. Hooks
The University of Alabama Air Force ROTC Detachment 10, hosted a Purple Heart Ceremony for Mr. John L. Hooks. Mr. Hooks was wounded in conflict in Vietnam in 1969, but due to a clerical error never received his Purple Heart medal. On November 1, 2012, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David S. Fadok, presented Mr. Hooks with his Purple Heart medal.