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UA Enrollment Tops 37,000

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Enrollment at The University of Alabama reached a record 37,100 students this fall, and it includes another academically talented freshman class. Total enrollment is up by 945 students, a 2.6 percent increase from fall 2014. “The University continues to attract talented students,” said UA President Stuart R. Bell. “We are pleased they selected

Mortar Board at UA Named Gold Torch Award Recipient

The Hypatia chapter of Mortar Board at The University of Alabama was among the outstanding Mortar Board chapters to be recognized at the 2015 Mortar Board National Conference.

Costume Design Process Depicted in Exhibit at UA Gallery

Research, sketches, mock-ups, photographs and actual costumes curated by The University of Alabama’s Donna Meester will be displayed Sept. 4-25 at UA’s gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA Civil Engineering Student Awarded Eisenhower Fellowship

The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded an Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship to Nathan Klenke, a University of Alabama graduate student in civil engineering, as part of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program.

UA’s Global Cafe to Host Fulbright Scholarship Discussion

Recent Fulbright Scholarship winners from The University of Alabama will participate in a discussion panel to share their experiences and offer scholarship application tips at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Center for Community-Based Partnerships, 900 Anna Ave.

Successful UA Fall Sorority Recruitment Concludes

Of the 2,442 young women who registered for Fall 2015 formal recruitment at The University of Alabama, 93 percent (2,261 women) received bids from the 16 Panhellenic sororities on the UA campus. The number of women who initially registered increased by more than 7 percent, and the total who received bids increased by 10 percent over last year.

‘Ripple Effect’ Sends UA Students into Community for Service

The University of Alabama’s Center for Service and Leadership is giving students a chance to meet fellow students before classes start while giving back to the community.

UA’s Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop Set for Aug. 13-14

The University of Alabama’s 29th Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop is set for Aug. 13-14, and approximately 350 TAs are expected to participate.

UA’s Computer-Based Honors Program Announces Freshmen

The University of Alabama’s Computer-Based Honors Program announces its selections for the 2015 freshman class.

UA Honors College Freshmen Arrive Early for Week of Service

More than 250 University of Alabama Honors College freshmen and upper-class leaders will begin the fall semester with community service projects through Alabama Action, Outdoor Action and Black Belt Action.