Announcements

PWC Pledges $1 Million to UA to Support School of Accountancy

The international partnership of PricewaterhouseCoopers, the largest accounting firm in the world, has made a $1 million pledge to The University of Alabama to support accounting in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration.

U.S. News Ranks UA Among Top 50 Public Universities Once Again

The University of Alabama is again ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings for 2009. UA is ranked 37th among public national universities and 83rd among all universities, both public and private.

August Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama awarded some 1,300 degrees during summer commencement held Saturday, Aug. 9 on campus.

UA Receives $580,000 from Former Cherokee County Teacher

The University of Alabama has received a gift of more than $580,000 from the estate of G. Louise Green, a former Cherokee County teacher. The gift will be used to endow the M. Jack Green and G. Louise Green Scholarship Fund in memory of Louise Green and her brother, also a former educator.

Media Advisory: UA’s Summer Commencement Exercises

SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 2008, 9 a.m.
COLEMAN COLISEUM

UA’s “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign Reaches Milestone, Presses Forward to Meet Scholarship Needs

The University of Alabama announced today that it has raised $512 million in its “Our Students. Our Future.” capital campaign.

UA, UAH Launch Huntsville Executive MBA Program

The University of Alabama, in conjunction with the University of Alabama in Huntsville, officially launched the new Huntsville Executive MBA program with an orientation this week.

Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 4,793 students enrolled during the spring 2008 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).

John McGowan Named Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer at UA

Dr. John P. McGowan has been named vice provost and chief information officer at The University of Alabama, effective July 14.

UA Leadership Academy Inducts New Members

Six fellows have been selected for The University of Alabama Leadership Academy class of 2009.