Announcements

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.

May State Housing Report Posted at UA Real Estate Center Web Site

The May 2009 Alabama housing report, along with other housing information, is now posted and available at The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Web site, http://acre.cba.ua.edu.

Alabama Companies Recognized for Energy Savings Garnered from UA’s AIAC

At least two Alabama companies working with the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center at The University of Alabama have significantly reduced energy usage, saving costs.

Lewis and Faye Manderson Donate More Than $12 Million to UA

Lewis M. and Faye Manderson have made gifts in excess of $12 million to The University of Alabama’s “Our Students. Our Future.” capital campaign.

Phelps Named Chair of UA’s Advertising and Public Relations Department

Dr. Joseph Phelps has been named chair of the department of advertising and public relations in The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences.

UA to File Notice of Appeal on Textbook Case

The University of Alabama will appeal the sanctions announced on June 11 by the NCAA Committee on Infractions regarding violations of the NCAA’s policies on textbooks for student-athletes.

UA’s Response to NCAA Committee on Infractions’ Decision on Textbook Case

On June 11, 2009, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions announced its decision regarding The University of Alabama’s appearance before the committee on February 20, 2009.

Clash of the Concrete Titans – Finalists Announced for 2009 National Concrete Canoe Competition at UA

As they chase the “America’s Cup of Civil Engineering,” hundreds of civil engineering students will trek to The University of Alabama June 11-13 for the American Society of Civil Engineers’ National Concrete Canoe Competition.

RealtySouth’s C. Tyler Dodge Joins UA Real Estate Center’s Board of Trustees

C. Tyler “Ty” Dodge of Birmingham, president and chief executive officer of RealtySouth, has joined the regular board of trustees of the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama.