Announcements

UA Offers Toll-Free Number to Answer Student Questions About Off-Campus Living

The University of Alabama Office of Student Development has implemented a new toll-free telephone number for individuals to call and get questions answered regarding off-campus life in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Student-Athletes Post 2.914 Fall GPA; 195 Named to Athletics Honor Roll

The University of Alabama’s student-athletes combined to post a 2.914 grade point average for the fall 2005 semester according to a recent release by Jon Dever, UA’s Assistant AD for Student Services.

UA Star Scholar-Athlete to Keep Eye on Hometown From Sky

DeMeco Ryans, the most decorated student-athlete in The University of Alabama’s football history, may soon depart his home state, but he’ll be keeping an eye on his hometown from high in the sky.

INFORMATION RELEASE: Wesley Foundation Fire

At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2006, Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue, TPD, and UAPD responded to the Wesley Foundation at 505 9th Street on a fire call.

Dates Set for Spring Semester University Days

University Days are excellent opportunities for prospective students and their families to tour The University of Alabama campus and meet faculty, staff and current students. Two programs are offered this spring semester for high school juniors and seniors on March 13.

Post-Civil War Building at UA Gains New Life for the Arts

After starting out its life as a post-Civil War military laundry facility, a former maintenance building on The University of Alabama campus is being revived in service to the arts.

UA Libraries to Receive One of the Original Letters Sent by Martin Luther King Jr. from the Birmingham Jail

The University Libraries at The University of Alabama announced today they will receive a rare and important document relating to the civil rights struggle in Alabama — one of the original letters sent by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from the Birmingham Jail.

UA Engineering Appoints Jackson as Electrical and Computer Engineering Head

Dr. Jeff Jackson, associate professor and interim head of electrical and computer engineering, has been named head of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Alabama College of Engineering.

Private Giving to UA Tops $100 Million

The University of Alabama received a record $106 million in private gifts and pledges for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2005. The total marks the first time the University has raised more than $100 million in one year, and reflects a 40 percent increase over the previous year.

UA Car Tags Raise Almost $2 Million for Scholarships

The University of Alabama’s collegiate license tag program raised almost $2 million for scholarships during the 2005 fiscal year. Funds raised through the statewide program are used for scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students.