Nick Saban, head coach of the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins for the past two seasons, has been named the 27th head football coach of The University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Saban has compiled a record of 106-59-1 (.642) in 13 seasons as a head coach, having also led programs at Louisiana State (LSU), Michigan State and Toledo.
Another phase in The University of Alabama’s planned, steady growth is under way, as the University seeks Board approval for a series of land purchases in areas adjacent to the campus. The executive committee of the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama will convene on Thursday to discuss the recommendations.
Stephanie Shelton of Tuscaloosa has been named the 2007 Miss University of Alabama.
The University of Alabama awarded some 1,300 degrees during winter commencement held Saturday, Dec. 16 in Coleman Coliseum on campus.
900 graduates participated in today’s commencement exercises at the University of Alabama – a record number for UA’s winter ceremonies.
The University of Alabama has launched a new institutional Web site at http://www.ua.edu. The redesigned site features a clean, easy-to-navigate interface, enhanced content and improved organization, making it easier to locate and use UA’s many online resources. The site provides quick and easy access to information about admissions, academics, athletics, life at UA, the latest news from the University and much more.
The University of Alabama Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association have announced their executive boards for 2007.
If the recent inaugural meeting and banquet of the reconstituted Alabama Insurance Society is any indication, the organization is back and healthy after an extended period of dormancy. In its heyday during the 1970s, the Alabama Insurance Society, known as AIS, was one of the most active student organizations on The University of Alabama campus. But with the retirement in 1988 of the legendary Dr. John Bickley, professor of finance and insurance, the emphasis of the academic program in insurance changed, and, over time, the AIS became inactive.
James I. Harrison Jr., longtime Tuscaloosa businessman and philanthropist, will be the featured speaker for The University of Alabama’s winter commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m., in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.