Students

UA Engineering Student Awarded UNCF/Merck Scholarship

Aeriel Murphy, a junior from Wetumpka majoring in metallurgical and materials engineering at The University of Alabama, recently received a 2011 United Negro College Fund and Merck Foundation Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Award.

UA Students Collaborate to Create ‘New Normal’ Tornado Video, Encourage Donations

A group of students from The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences has created a video designed to increase awareness of the lasting impact of natural disasters.

UA, Auburn Students Join Forces in Storm Relief through House United Habitat Project

Students from The University of Alabama and Auburn University are joining forces to help storm relief efforts in Tuscaloosa by working on Habitat for Humanity’s House United building project July 18-22 to help a family return home.

UA Student Wins $5,000 Scholarship for 3D Tornado Film

Xavier Burgin, a University of Alabama senior from Columbus, Miss., was awarded a $5,000 scholarship as winner of the inaugural 3D Movie Award at the Campus MovieFest International Grand Finale, held June 23-26 in Hollywood, Calif.

UA Student Video Wins GoAbroad Innovation Award

A student video for The University of Alabama’s Capstone International Center has been named the winner of a GoAbroad Innovation Award.

Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring Term

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 7,006 students enrolled during the 2011 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 As). The UA Dean’s and President’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students.

Co-Op Students Announced at UA

The University of Alabama Cooperative Education Program has announced students who are participating in the program that lets them alternate semesters of full-time study and full-time employment.

Parents Invited to Campus for UA Family Weekend Sept. 16-18

The University of Alabama Office of Parent Programs invites families of UA students to come visit campus during this year’s annual Family Weekend, Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 18.

UA Advertising and Public Relations Students Win National Award

A team of 15 University of Alabama students won an Award of Excellence at the 2011 Silver Anvil Awards as one of the top three campaigns nationally for their subcategory.

UA Partners with VA to Provide Services, Support for Student Veterans

The University of Alabama School of Social Work is partnering with the Birmingham Vet Center to provide services and support for student veterans in Tuscaloosa every Friday at the Canterbury Episcopal Chapel.