UA-housed APR Announces Schedule Changes
Alabama Public Radio, housed in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, has announced changes to its radio schedule.
Announcements
Summer Graduates Announced at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will award some 1,604 degrees during summer commencement Saturday, Aug. 3, on campus. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 232,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public university. Students listed as candidates to receive degrees include: CITY STATE ZIP CODE
UA Community Service Center Seeks Nonprofit Partners for Volunteer Service Event
The University of Alabama Community Service Center seeks community partners for the 2013 Ripple Effect event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 20. Ripple Effect is an annual freshman volunteer day that allows new and returning students to become acquainted with the Tuscaloosa community through service projects.
Brewbaker Named Interim Dean of UA School of Law
William Brewbaker has been named interim dean of The University of Alabama School of Law. Brewbaker, the William Alfred Rose Professor of Law, assumed his new duties July 1, and he will continue in the interim position until a permanent dean is hired.
Carl Pinkert Named UA Vice President for Research
Dr. Carl A. Pinkert has been named vice president for research at The University of Alabama. Pinkert comes to UA from Auburn University where he has served as associate vice president for research since 2009. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.
UA to Host Workshop on Severe Weather Warning Process
The Center for Advanced Public Safety, or CAPS, at The University of Alabama will host a weather research workshop July 10 to present and evaluate research and applications aimed at enhancing the severe weather warning process.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring 2013 Term
A total of 7,822 students enrolled during the 2013 spring 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 As).
UA’s College of Arts and Sciences Names New Associate Deans
Two University of Alabama faculty members have been appointed associate deans in The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences.
UA’s Plank Center Names 2013 Mentoring Honorees
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama has unveiled its six honorees for the 2013 Milestones in Mentoring Awards.
Suzanne Prevost Named Dean of UA College of Nursing
Dr. Suzanne S. Prevost has been named the dean of The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, succeeding Dr. Sara Barger, who is stepping down in August.