UA Alumni Association Names Area Officers
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has named officers and vice presidents.
Announcements
ASF to Become Independent, According to Agreement with UA
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Inc. (ASF) board of directors and The University of Alabama have reached an agreement that will consolidate decision-making authority for ASF under the ASF board of directors. UA will recommend that ASF’s assets, including its land and buildings, be transferred from the ASF Finance Authority to ASF. Under the agreement, ASF will become independent of UA, which has been its sponsor since 1993.
Partnership Between Faulkner State, UA Offers Nurses Mobility
Advanced nursing degrees are within easier reach for Baldwin County area registered nurses through a new Internet-based partnership between Faulkner State Community College and The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing.
UA Becomes Institutional Member of U.S. Green Building Council
The University of Alabama recently became an institutional member of the U.S. Green Building Council. By joining the USGBC, UA officials hope to raise the profile of sustainability and demonstrate the principles of green building on campus through educational courses and the incorporation of green design in UA facilities.
President’s Mansion Endowment Honors UA First Lady
The University of Alabama President’s Cabinet has established an endowment honoring the University’s first lady Sandee Kirby Witt. The endowment will support ongoing maintenance, enhancement and beautification of the President’s Mansion.
Partnerships Between UA and VA, Amedisys Offer Nurses Mobility
Advanced nursing degrees are within easier reach for local registered nurses through separate Internet-based partnerships between two health care entities and The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing.
Kilgore Establishes Endowed Scholarship at UA College of Engineering
Tom Kilgore has recently established the Myra Blevins Kilgore Endowed Scholarship to promote the education of students in The University of Alabama College of Engineering. Kilgore established the scholarship in honor of his wife, Myra, as a surprise holiday gift.
U.S. News Ranks UA Law School 11th Among Public Law Schools, 32nd Overall; UA School of Social Work Ranked 28th Among Publics, 42nd Overall
The University of Alabama School of Law is ranked 11th among public law schools and 32nd among all law schools in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2009 edition of its annual “Best Graduate Schools” publication. The publication also ranks the UA School of Social Work 28th among social work programs at public universities and 42nd when both public and private institutions are included.
UA Panhellenic Association Gains Two New Sororities
The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association is welcoming two sororities to campus. Alpha Phi Sorority will colonize this fall and Delta Gamma Sorority will colonize in fall 2010.
Gadsden Student Elected SGA President at UA
Cason Kirby of Gadsden was elected president of the Student Government Association at The University of Alabama for the 2008-2009 term.