Dr. Louis Burgio, distinguished research professor in psychology and director of the Center for Mental Health and Aging at The University of Alabama, has been named the 2005 recipient of the “Outstanding Contributions to Psychology in Long Term Care” award by the Psychologists in Long Term Care organization.
Three students at UA have received the prestigious and highly competitive National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
Dr. Ernest A. Mancini, Distinguished Research Professor at The University of Alabama, will be inducted as president of the American Geological Institute during the Friends of AGI Reception on Oct. 18 in Salt Lake City.
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the four recipients of its 2005 Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award (OCTA), the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching.
Holly Eriksen, a sophomore majoring in civil and environmental engineering, recently received the Dorothy Lemke Howarth Memorial Scholarship from the Society of Women Engineers.
Lauren Hall, a junior majoring in chemical and biological engineering, recently received the American Nuclear Society Undergraduate Award for an undergraduate student pursuing nuclear science and engineering studies.
The American Bus Association has named the Moundville Native American Festival at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2006.
Seven University of Alabama football players have already completed all requirements to earn their academic degrees and at least that many more are on track to earn their degrees by the post-season bowl games.
Sonya Batchelor Odell, a graduate of The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences from Winston County, will be inducted into the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers early next year.
Six health care leaders, including one who revolutionized home health care, pioneers in nursing education and one who helped write what would become the Medicare standards, will soon be inducted into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame, established by The University of Alabama.