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.
Announcements
UA Leadership Academy Inducts New Members
Six fellows have been selected for The University of Alabama Leadership Academy class of 2009.
Parental Alienation Day Declared; UA Staffer, ALFRA Offering Educational Awareness Seminars
The Alabama Family Rights Association, or ALFRA, helps those experiencing alienation from their children and grandchildren by encouraging non-custodial fathers and non-custodial mothers to stay involved with their children and by providing social events, moral support, group sessions, and education about divorce and its impact on families.
Interim Term Courses at UA Cover the Mob to ‘The Office’
The University of Alabama is offering its 2008 Interim Program May 12-30, giving UA students an opportunity to experience a creative and innovative approach to learning.
Buffalo Rock/Pepsi Awarded Contract for Vending at UA
Buffalo Rock/Pepsi has been awarded the contract for vending on The University of Alabama campus, beginning June 1. The contract covers all vending machines on campus, but is not exclusive in dining facilities and retail outlets.
May Degree Candidates Announced at UA
The University of Alabama will award some 2,781 degrees during spring commencement to be held Saturday, May 10, on campus.
New College Ranking Places UA 7th in the Nation
A new ranking of colleges and universities ranks The University of Alabama seventh in the nation among public universities. The ranking also places UA 42nd among all national universities, both public and private.
Alabama Construction Industry Gets a Boost from UA’s Newest Program
The Alabama construction industry is beginning to reap the benefits from The University of Alabama’s newest program.
UA Receives $50,000 from Bernard Osher Foundation
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to The University of Alabama for the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program, which assists students who have experienced a five-year or more interruption in their education and want to resume their undergraduate studies to complete their degree.