Announcements

December Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama awarded some 1,500 degrees during fall commencement held Saturday, Dec. 15 on campus.

Joe Namath to Receive His College Degree During UA’s Winter Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 15

Legendary Crimson Tide and NFL football star Joe Namath will receive his long-awaited college degree Saturday, Dec. 15 during The University of Alabama’s winter commencement ceremonies.

UA Launches College Transition Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr. Laura Klinger well remembers the first time she met an adorable preschool child with Asperger’s syndrome soon after joining The University of Alabama in 1993 as a clinical psychologist.

New Book Makes Excellent Gift for UA Alums, Tide Fans

Looking for an elegant and unusual gift for University of Alabama graduates and other Crimson Tide fans on your list? Crimson, the official keepsake book of The University of Alabama, is available for the first time this holiday season.

UA’s Hebson Promoted to Dean of Students

Dr. Tim Hebson has been promoted to dean of students at The University of Alabama.

UA Wins 2007 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Competition

The University of Alabama has won the 2007 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Fight by collecting 241,336 pounds of food to top Auburn University’s collection of 183,017 pounds of food.

UA Signs Cooperative Agreement with Ocean University China

University of Alabama students and students from one of China’s leading universities will have new opportunities to study at each other’s institutions under a cooperative agreement between UA and Ocean University China.

Veterans Day Card from UA Students Being Signed at Ferguson Center

Students, faculty and staff at The University of Alabama are being invited to sign a large, poster-size Veterans Day greeting card to be presented to area veterans in commemoration of the November holiday.

UA’s “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign Reaches $428 Million

The University of Alabama announced today that the “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign has reached the $428 million mark, pushing it to more than 80 percent of its total goal. The campaign’s $500 million goal focuses on $250 million to support student scholarships, with the rest of the funds allocated for faculty support, campus facilities and priority needs.

UA Dean Robert Olin Appointed to Pearson Strategic Advisory Board

Dr. Robert F. Olin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama, has been appointed to a newly established strategic advisory board for Pearson Education, the world’s leading educational and professional publisher.