Campus & Community

UA Aging Center’s Research Plays Key Role in States Receiving Funds to Help Caregivers

The University of Alabama Center for Mental Health and Aging’s research on Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving played a major role in 22 states, most recently Alabama, receiving federal grants of nearly $1 million for three years to benefit programs for Alzheimer’s caregivers.

UA Graduate Student First to Receive ASTM International Award

Cherqueta R. Claiborn, a graduate student at The University of Alabama in metallurgical and materials engineering, recently received the 2004 Mary R. Norton Memorial Scholarship for Women Award from ASTM International. Claiborn is the first UA student and the first woman in the state of Alabama to receive this international honor.

Just Another Record Month for Alabama Housing, According to UA’s Real Estate Center

It is becoming almost boring to report; another record breaking month for the housing market in Alabama, according to statistics from The University of Alabama’s Real Estate Research and Education Center.

Area Students, Teachers Join in UA Research

A team of students and teachers conducted scientific research at The University of Alabama Materials Research Science and Engineering Center this summer.

UA Sorority Pledges Announced

The following women recently pledged sororities at The University of Alabama.

UA Welcomes Students with ‘Hooking Up With the Tide’ Event

Students at The University of Alabama will have an opportunity early in the academic year to get acquainted with new friends and get connected to the Tuscaloosa community through the “Hooking Up With the Tide” program.

Families will be Focus of Third Annual UA Social Work Conference Aug. 26, 27

The University of Alabama School of Social Work will hold its third annual Fall Social Work Conference Aug. 26 and 27 at the Paul W. Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus.

UA Appoints Dixon to Ramsay Chair in Chemistry

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. David A. Dixon to the Robert Ramsay Chair of Chemistry in UA’s College of Arts and Sciences.

UA College of Nursing Awarded Grant to Expand Online Program in Battle Against Nursing Shortage

The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing’s fight against the nursing shortage was awarded a more than $700,000 boost from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Capstone Convocation Welcomes New Students to UA

Entering students at The University of Alabama will have the opportunity to commemorate the beginning of their academic careers during the Capstone Convocation Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m.