History Professor to Deliver UA’s ‘Last Lecture’
Dr. Lawrence F. Kohl, associate professor of history and Blount Senior Fellow at The University of Alabama, has won the 2010 Last Lecture award from the UA Graduate School.
Faculty & Staff
Campus Scholars, Leaders Recognized at UA Honors Day
The University of Alabama honored its top students of 2009-2010 for their academic achievement and leadership Friday, April 9, during the Tappings and Awards Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week, April 5-9.
Two UA Professors Win NSF CAREER Awards
The National Science Foundation selected two University of Alabama professors for CAREER Awards totaling more than $890,000 for research projects related to improving future electronics and for investigating terahertz technology, respectively.
ThyssenKrupp Executive to Speak at UA Sales Banquet
Bob Holt, vice president of sales and marketing for ThyssenKrupp Steel USA LLC, will deliver the keynote address at the 2010 Spring Sales Banquet April 23 at NorthRiver Yacht Club.
Guest Artist at UA will Play the Veena, Ancient Musical Instrument
Vidvan D. Balakrishna of India will be on campus April 13-15 for a lecture demonstration and concert on the veena, one of the most ancient musical instruments of India.
UA Conference Explores Latino Children’s Literature
Experts in Latino literature for young people will gather at The University of Alabama Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, for the National Celebration of Latino Children’s Literature Conference.
UA Political Scientist Recognized with Buford Peace Award
Dr. J. Norman Baldwin, associate professor and director of the master of public administration program in the political science department at The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the 2010 recipient of the Lahoma Buford Peace Award.
UA Press Awards Manuscript Prizes
A University of Alabama archaeologist won one of two prizes awarded by the UA Press for best manuscripts submitted in 2009.
Crossroads Community Center at UA Presents Unity through Diversity Week
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center will celebrate Unity through Diversity Week beginning Tuesday, April 6.
Long-time UA Professor, Administrator Douglas E. Jones Dies
Dr. Douglas E. Jones, professor emeritus of geological sciences at The University of Alabama and curator of invertebrate paleontology at the Alabama Museum of Natural History, died April 2, 2010 after a brief illness. He was 79.