State Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2014 Class in Ceremony at UA
The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted six individuals and honored a corporation during a ceremony Feb. 15 at Bryant Conference Center at The University of Alabama.
Faculty & Staff
UA’s Graduate Parent Support Program Wins Leadership Award
The American Council on Education has named The University of Alabama’s Graduate Parent Support program as the 2014 recipient of its State Network Leadership Award for the Advancement of Women in Higher Education. The award will be presented to Dr. Cori Perdue, director of GPS and UA Graduate School programs, at the Women’s Network Leadership Council reception, part of ACE’s 96th annual meeting in March in San Diego.
UA Psychology Professor Earns Distinguished Service Award
The University of Alabama’s Dr. John Lochman is the 2014 recipient of the American Board of Professional Psychology’s Distinguished Service Award, given annually to a certified specialist who has made outstanding contributions to the science and profession of psychology throughout his or her career.
Gaskin Named Associate Vice President for Advancement at UA
Keith Gaskin has been named associate vice president for advancement at The University of Alabama. Gaskin comes to UA from Mississippi State University where he has served as senior director of development since 2005.
UA 3D Printing Lab Opens New Window into Cancer Research
The first 3D print of a G-quadruplex DNA sequence and its molecular structure was recently created at The University of Alabama in the UA 3D Printing Lab, allowing researchers a potentially valuable new tool in the fight against cancer.
UA Researcher Wins National Grant to Produce Children’s Health App
Dr. Kim Bissell received a grant from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication to create a smart app for children’s nutrition tracking.
UA Celebrates 2014 African-American Heritage Month With Tours, Events
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the UA campus and community to participate in events throughout February during African-American History Month. This year’s campus celebration promotes recognition of the contributions of African-American culture to area communities and the nation. It will highlight moments in African-American history and the ongoing impact of the African-American experience.
UA’s University Medical Center Has Second Location
The University Medical Center, which is operated by The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences, now has a second location.
UA Cooperative Education Director Honored with National Award
Roy Gregg, director of the University of Alabama Cooperative Education and Professional Practice Program, will receive national recognition for his contributions to the field.
Three Teams with UA Ties Set for Business Start-up Competition
Three companies affiliated with The University of Alabama are set to compete in a state-wide Alabama Launchpad Start-Up Competition.