Older adults and those who care for them are invited to attend a free event where they can learn more about the new Medicare prescription drug benefits, new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and information on other health issues, including ongoing University of Alabama-sponsored treatment studies.
A gift by a Mobile organization comprised of University of Alabama alumni, including former Crimson Tide football players, has created the first endowed football scholarship at UA.
The University of Alabama Outdoor Recreation program has partnered with Alabama Outdoors to host their first Adventure Race on Saturday, March 13.
The Black Warrior Review (BWR), The University of Alabama’s graduate literary magazine, will hold a reception in honor of the magazine’s 30th anniversary Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library on the UA campus.
Martha Stewart’s trial, former Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski’s penchant for lavish parties and furnishings, and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy’s ankle adornments and interstate travel plans have overshadowed a recent Supreme Court decision with potentially great significance to investors.
The University of Alabama Coalition for Diversity and Inclusiveness lecture and discussion series will feature Professor Dexter Gordon, director of African-American studies at the University of Puget Sound, discussing “Constructing Black Identity, Confronting White Supremacy” on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in 340 Bidgood Hall.
The University of Alabama classics program will be hosting the second annual Latin Day for Alabama high school students on Friday, Feb. 20, in the Ferguson Center.
William Merriman, assistant director for internal programs and instructor at The University of Alabama English Language Institute (ELI), has been elected to the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA).
For the past several days Alabama school principals, superintendents, and librarians have received a surprise as Alabama Heritage magazine has announced that all public and private K-12 schools in the state have been given subscriptions to the magazine, courtesy of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
Dr. Jan Alan Nelson, University of Alabama professor emeritus, died Feb. 11 at his home in Cottondale.