Announcements

Cuban Novelist to Present UA Lecture on Mario Conde Character

Leonardo Padura, an award-winning Cuban novelist, screenwriter and journalist, will present “The Birth of Mario Conde (Divine Breath: The Creation of a Character)” on at 4:30 p.m Thursday, Jan. 21, in room 30 of ten Hoor Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

Texas Native Ready for UA Museum Research, Collections Role

Dr. John Abbott has been an insect lover for as long as he remembers.

Barbecue Sauce vs. Blue Cheese: Challenge by UA, Clemson Library Deans

Dr. Don Gilstrap, dean of University Libraries at The University of Alabama, received a challenge from Maggie Farrell, dean of libraries at Clemson University, on the outcome of the Alabama vs. Clemson football game Monday night.

UA’s Plank Center Seeks Applicants for Fellowship for Educators Program

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama is accepting applications for the 7th Annual Fellowship for Educators program.

PrimeSport Offers Travel, Hospitality for UA Fans Headed to Championship

For fans looking for official Alabama travel packages, hospitality and tickets to the National Championship, PrimeSport has everything they need for the big game.

Redesigned UA Website Unveiled

The University of Alabama launched its new website today.

UA Holds Development Symposium for Women in STEM Areas

The University of Alabama’s Women in STEM initiative will host Building an Impact, its fourth annual symposium, on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23, on campus. Building an Impact is designed to provide an opportunity for researchers, academics and industry members from the Southeast to learn and share how to build leadership and career development skills for college women in STEM and to discuss ways to further increase the number of women in STEM initiatives.

PNC Foundation Supports UA Students, Early Childhood Education

The PNC Foundation has awarded grants totaling $45,000 to The University of Alabama to support both early childhood education in the state and UA students.

UA Exceeds its United Way Campaign Goal

The University of Alabama has again exceeded its United Way campaign goal, pledging nearly $398,000 for the 2015 campaign.

UA’s REACH Director Committed to Helping Students from Foster Care

The University of Alabama’s Office of the Provost has selected Shannon Hubbard to be the new coordinator of Alabama REACH, the innovative and nationally known program that assists foster-care and other disadvantaged children in coming to and succeeding at the University.