Announcements

UA Freshman Forum Officers Announced

The University of Alabama Freshman Forum, an organization that teaches students about leadership while also providing hands-on opportunities for leadership in action, recently elected officers for the 2006-2007 academic year.

UA Creative Campus to Make Connections with Auburn Art Community

Team members from The University of Alabama Creative Campus arts initiative will travel to Auburn University on Monday, Nov. 13 to begin collaboration efforts with art outreach and public policy making.

UA’s School of Accountancy Jumps to No. 15 Nationally in Public Accounting Report’s Latest Rankings

The University of Alabama’s undergraduate accounting program at the Culverhouse School of Accountancy jumped seven spots over last year to No. 15 nationally in the latest rankings released by “Public Accounting Report.”

UA Study Reveals Changing Traffic Patterns Over Thanksgiving Holiday

With the holidays approaching, thousands of Alabamians will soon hit the roads to visit family. Historically, the most dangerous day to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday has been Wednesday. Recent trends have people traveling earlier in the week, but this doesn’t necessarily make the trip any safer.

UA Professor Inducted into the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Dr. Inez Rovegno, professor of kinesiology in The University of Alabama’s College of Education, was recently inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

UA Libraries Announce Book Collecting Contest Winners

Six University of Alabama students who have a passion for books have been named as winners in the UA Libraries’ Book Collecting Contest.

UA Students Show School Spirit by Donating to Scholarships

University of Alabama students are being asked to show their school spirit by making small contributions to a UA scholarship fund for first generation college students over the next month.

UA Hires First-Ever Director of Health Promotion and Wellness

The University of Alabama has hired Rebecca K. Kelly as its first-ever director of health promotion and wellness.

Business Plan Competition for African-American Students Begins at UA

The University of Alabama African-American Graduate Student Association is encouraging the idea of entrepreneurship and sponsoring a 2006 Business Plan Competition for African-American Students.

UA, Four Other Universities Join EDPA in Business Plan Competition to Promote Business, Entrepreneurship

The University of Alabama, along with four other state universities and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, have joined forces to create a new business plan competition to fuel development of high-growth companies in Alabama and promote a climate of entrepreneurship.