Announcements

UA Physics and Astronomy Department to Host Public Star Gazing Events, Science Talks

The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy invites members of the community to attend a series of public nights this season to look at the universe through UA telescopes. The events are free of charge.

Mortar Board at UA Named Gold Torch Award Recipient

The Hypatia chapter of Mortar Board at The University of Alabama was among the outstanding Mortar Board chapters to be recognized at the 2015 Mortar Board National Conference.

UA Campus-Wide Flu Shot Campaign to Kick Off this Week

The University of Alabama’s campus-wide flu vaccination effort kicks off this week and continues into November.

UA’s Dance Program Ranked 15th in the Nation

A new ranking of college and university dance programs ranks The University of Alabama 15th in the nation among public and private universities.

Former SEC Commissioner Mike Slive to speak at UA

Former Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in Graves Hall 118 on The University of Alabama campus. The talk is free and open to the public. Slive will discuss his tenure as SEC commissioner, specifically addressing the evolving role of the media during his time.

Pierce Named Vice President for Advancement at UA

University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell has named Robert D. Pierce II as vice president for advancement.

ADPH Notifies UA of TB Case involving UA Student

Alabama Department of Public Health officials have notified The University of Alabama that a student enrolled on campus during the Spring 2015 semester is receiving treatment in another state for an active case of tuberculosis.

Procter & Gamble Executive Trades Office for UA Business Classroom

World-class information technology strategist Dr. Filippo Passerini has been appointed executive professor of business analytics at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce for the 2015-16 academic year.

UA’s University Medical Center-Northport Celebrates Grand Opening

University Medical Center-Northport, which is operated by The University of Alabama, will hold a grand opening Aug. 26.

UA’s Alabama Panhellenic Association Receives Award From National Conference

The University of Alabama’s Alabama Panhellenic Association has received a College Panhellenic Excellence Award from the National Panhellenic Conference, an umbrella group for 26 national and international sororities. The award recognizes the success of UA’s Alabama Panhellenic Association in upholding the values and ideals of a Panhellenic in the areas of recruitment, Panhellenic structure, area adviser communication, judicial procedures, Panhellenic programming, academics and Panhellenic community impact and relations.