Mobile Organization Endows First Football Scholarships at UA
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.
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UA Outdoor Recreation and Alabama Outdoors to Hold Adventure Race
The University of Alabama Outdoor Recreation program has partnered with Alabama Outdoors to host their first Adventure Race on Saturday, March 13.
Black Warrior Review Celebrates 30th Anniversary
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.
Op-Ed — Supreme Court Answers Call of Investors
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.
UA Coalition for Diversity and Inclusiveness Sponsors Lecture Series
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.
UA to Host High School Latin Day
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.
UA’s Merriman Chosen to Serve on Commission on English Language Accreditation
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).
State Schools Receive Gift of Alabama Heritage Magazine
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, UA Professor Emeritus, Dies
Dr. Jan Alan Nelson, University of Alabama professor emeritus, died Feb. 11 at his home in Cottondale.
UA Ranks Second Nationally with Four USA Today Academic All-Americans
Four students from The University of Alabama have been named to this year’s USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. UA came in second only to Harvard, which had five team members, and tied Northwestern at four in total number of students on the prestigious team.