UA to Hold Summer Commencement Ceremonies Aug. 8
The University of Alabama’s summer commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Announcements
UA Files Appeal with NCAA on Textbook Case
The University of Alabama has filed an appeal with the NCAA over the vacation of wins penalty in the case involving violation of the NCAA’s rules on textbooks for student-athletes.
Ad Team at UA Places Second in National Competition
The University of Alabama’s student advertising team placed second in the American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition.
UA Arts and Sciences’ ‘Space/Place’ Installed at Huntsville Biotech Institute
“Space/Place,” an installation featuring two sculptures of molecules by University of Alabama sculpture professor Craig Wedderspoon, has touched down on the campus of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville.
Noted Economist to Keynote UA CBER’s Economic Update Event
Alabama business executives, policymakers and development professionals will have the opportunity to get an updated outlook for the global, U.S., Alabama and Birmingham economies at a new Mid-Year Economic Update event, presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research.
UA Announces Completion of Successful Capital Campaign
The University of Alabama raised $612,672,016 in the “Our Students. Our Future.” capital campaign that ended on June 30. The original goal of $500 million established at the start of the campaign in 2002 was met in May 2008.
Ernst & Young Commits More Than $600,000 to The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse School of Accountancy
The current partners, retired partners, principals and employees of Ernst & Young have committed more than $600,000 over the next five years to The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse School of Accountancy.
Dean’s List Students Named at UA
A total of 5,431 students enrolled during the spring 2009 semester at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all As).
James Hall Named Dean of UA School of Social Work
Dr. James A. Hall has been named dean of The University of Alabama School of Social Work.
UA Engineering to Host Summer Programs for High School Students
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host two programs, E-MAP and SITE, this summer for students who have an interest in science, mathematics and engineering.