Announcements

University of Oregon Professor to Discuss Families, Youth Interventions

A leading researcher in the prevention of problem behavior will discuss the inclusion of families in school-based interventions for at-risk youth at the Center for Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems Speaker Series on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at The University of Alabama.

Broadway-bound musical, “The Countess of Storyville,” comes to UA

Broadway-bound musical, “The Countess of Storyville,” comes to UA

Murder, prostitution, war, greed, racism and politics all collide in New Orleans’ historic red light district of Storyville in the musical, “The Countess of Storyville,” coming to The University of Alabama’s Marian Gallaway Theatre Feb. 16-20.

UA Names Director of the Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies

Dr. Berry H. “Nick” Tew Jr., Alabama’s state geologist and oil and gas supervisor, has been named director of The University of Alabama’s Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies and a research professor in the UA’s department of geological sciences. His work with UA will be in addition to his duties directing the Geological Survey of Alabama and the staff of the State Oil and Gas Board.

UA’s Insurance Center Welcomes New Researcher

The Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research at The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce has welcomed a new associate researcher to its team.

UA Trustees Approve $10 Million Budget for Adapted Athletics Facility

The University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics program will have a new home in 2017.

Freedom Riders to Share Accounts at Event Co-Sponsored by UA Groups

Three Freedom Riders will share their personal accounts of challenging racial segregation at 1:30 p.m Sunday, Feb. 7, hosted by the First African Baptist Church, 621 Stillman Blvd. and T.Y. Rogers Avenue. The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center, Black Student Union, University Programs, Afro American Gospel Choir and the First African Baptist Church are co-sponsoring this event, part of UA’s African American History Month.

Benitez Takes on Leadership of UA’s Moundville Park

Benitez Takes on Leadership of UA’s Moundville Park

Dr. Alexander Benitez took on the role of Moundville Archaeological Park’s director Feb. 1.

UA Research Featured in World’s Top Science Journal

UA Research Featured in World’s Top Science Journal

Research co-authored by two University of Alabama geography professors published today in an online edition of Nature, the world’s most highly cited interdisciplinary scientific journal.

Ribbon Cutting to Open Intercultural Diversity Center on UA’s Campus

The University of Alabama will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, to open an Intercultural Diversity Center.

Dean’s List Students Named for UA Fall 2015 Term

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 10,626 students enrolled during the 2015 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students.