Bradt Named Life Member of Ceramic Society
Dr. Richard C. Bradt, metallurgical and materials engineering professor emeritus at UA, has been named a Distinguished Life Member of the American Ceramic Society.
Announcements
UA Statement in Response to Recent Media Reports
The University of Alabama has been deeply saddened by the death of Megan Rondini, and we continue to offer our sympathy to her friends and family. Information published by news outlets this week has unfortunately ignored some significant facts. When Megan went to the hospital, a University advocate met her at the hospital to provide support and stayed with her throughout the examination process. Megan also received information from University representatives regarding services available to her on campus, including counseling through the University’s Women & Gender Resource Center. …
Roy Selected by U.S. Air Force for Scientific Role
Dr. Samit Roy in aerospace engineering and mechanics was competitively selected to serve a two-year rotation as a program officer in the Air Force Office of Scientific Research in Arlington, Virginia.
‘Saturday in the Park’ is Back at Moundville Archaeological Park
Moundville Archaeological Park resumes its Saturday in the Park programs this weekend.
UA Economic Development Program Graduates First Class
The University of Alabama Economic Development Academy recently completed its first Applied Economic Development Honors class with 18 young professionals from across the state participating.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring 2017 Term
A total of 11,101 students enrolled during the 2017 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
UA Appoints Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
The University of Alabama has named Dr. Luoheng Han as associate provost for academic affairs. Han is a professor of geography at UA and senior associate dean of The College of Arts and Sciences.
Taylor Named UA’s Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dr. G. Christine Taylor will join The University of Alabama as vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion beginning Aug. 1, pending approval by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
OIT to Require DUO for VPN Access
Beginning Monday, Aug. 21, the Office of Information Technology will require DUO two-factor authentication to connect to UA’s VPN.
UA Engineering Students Awarded Scholarships, Fellowships by NASA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Space Grant Consortium has given seven University of Alabama engineering students $42,000 in graduate fellowship and undergraduate scholarship money. Fellowships were given to Nicholas Jose Benenati, a graduate student in aerospace engineering and mechanics from Lilburn, Georgia; and Dylan Christian Ullery, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering from