August Graduates Announced at UA
The University of Alabama awarded some 1,300 degrees during summer commencement held Saturday, Aug. 9 on campus.
Announcements
UA Receives $580,000 from Former Cherokee County Teacher
The University of Alabama has received a gift of more than $580,000 from the estate of G. Louise Green, a former Cherokee County teacher. The gift will be used to endow the M. Jack Green and G. Louise Green Scholarship Fund in memory of Louise Green and her brother, also a former educator.
Media Advisory: UA’s Summer Commencement Exercises
SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 2008, 9 a.m.
COLEMAN COLISEUM
UA’s “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign Reaches Milestone, Presses Forward to Meet Scholarship Needs
The University of Alabama announced today that it has raised $512 million in its “Our Students. Our Future.” capital campaign.
UA, UAH Launch Huntsville Executive MBA Program
The University of Alabama, in conjunction with the University of Alabama in Huntsville, officially launched the new Huntsville Executive MBA program with an orientation this week.
Dean’s List Students Named at UA
A total of 4,793 students enrolled during the spring 2008 semester at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all As).
John McGowan Named Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer at UA
Dr. John P. McGowan has been named vice provost and chief information officer at The University of Alabama, effective July 14.
UA Leadership Academy Inducts New Members
Six fellows have been selected for The University of Alabama Leadership Academy class of 2009.
Parental Alienation Day Declared; UA Staffer, ALFRA Offering Educational Awareness Seminars
The Alabama Family Rights Association, or ALFRA, helps those experiencing alienation from their children and grandchildren by encouraging non-custodial fathers and non-custodial mothers to stay involved with their children and by providing social events, moral support, group sessions, and education about divorce and its impact on families.
Interim Term Courses at UA Cover the Mob to ‘The Office’
The University of Alabama is offering its 2008 Interim Program May 12-30, giving UA students an opportunity to experience a creative and innovative approach to learning.