UA Names Wade Director of Economic Development Academy
Veteran economic developer Neal Wade has joined The University of Alabama Research and Economic Development team as director of its new Economic Development Academy.
Announcements
UA’s Bama Dining to Offer Free Starbucks, Discounts to Veterans, Service Members
The University of Alabama’s Bama Dining is showing its gratitude for veterans and active duty military personnel this Veterans Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Bama Dining is inviting all veterans and current service members to start their days with a free tall coffee from Starbucks. In addition, Burke Dining Hall will have a $5 special for its nine-station buffet all day.
UA to Host Tuscaloosa Area Drug Summit
The first Tuscaloosa drug summit will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Sellers Auditorium in the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus. “Engage in Tuscaloosa: Envisioning Drug Education for Al” will be hosted by UA in partnership with the Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education, Stillman College, Shelton State Community College and the Tuscaloosa County district attorney’s office. The summit is free and open to the public.
UA’s 2014 MBA Graduates See Bigger Salaries, Bonuses
The 2014 class of MBA graduates in The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is making more money and seeing bigger bonuses than last year’s MBA graduates.
UA Students to Hold Color War, Letter Writing Event for Deployed Soldiers
The University of Alabama Caring for Camo student organization will host a color war event to support deployed soldiers from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house on campus. Admission to the Color me Camo event is $5 and it is open to the public. All of the proceeds will fund the packing and sending of care packages to soldiers stationed around the world.
Foundation Establishes Scholarship in Memory of UA Alumnus Larry Drummond
The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences announced today that a scholarship in memory of UA alumnus Larry Drummond has been established through a $50,000 donation from the Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources Foundation.
Director Named for UA’s New Center for Insurance Information
Dr. Lars Powell has been named as the inaugural director of the newly created Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research at The University of Alabama.
UA Campus Smoke-free Policy Takes Effect in New Year
As part of ensuring the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors, The University of Alabama will become smoke-free effective Jan. 1, 2015.
Huryn Named Director of UA’s Center for Freshwater Studies
Dr. Alex Huryn, professor in The University of Alabama’s department of biological sciences, has been named director of the Center for Freshwater Studies in UA’s College of Arts and Sciences.
UA to Host Medal of Honor Exhibit
The University of Alabama has been selected by the Saluting America Foundation as the nation’s first university to host the Medal of Honor Exhibit of Valor from Friday, Nov. 7, through Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Ferguson Center’s Grand Hall on campus.