Announcements

Science of Ultra-Small Poised to Bring Gigantic Gains; UA Positions Itself as Nanotechnology Leader

It represents a potential answer for the world’s water shortage woes, it’s key in electronic and manufacturing advances, and it holds great promise for better treatments and earlier detection of diseases such as cancer, HIV and Alzheimer’s.

UA Engineers Instrumental in Moving Historic Black Warrior River Bridge to Northport

The only existing span of the 125-year-old Black Warrior Bridge will soon be moved from its current location in the north part of Tuscaloosa County to downtown Northport. Once it is moved, the bridge will be part of a recreational walking trail near the Black Warrior River.

UA Students Begin Project to Restore Grounds of Historic Gorgas House

A group of freshman at The University of Alabama aim to bring new life to the grounds of a historic campus landmark as part of a yearlong service project beginning this week.

Students Complete UA Rural Health Scholars Program

A select group of high school students from across the state recently completed the 2007 Rural Health Scholars Program at The University of Alabama.

Put Your UA IQ to the Test in New Trivia Book

Are you a tried and true Bama Fan? If so, what is your University of Alabama IQ?

UA’s Creative Campus Launches Crimson Arts Tickets

The Creative Campus Initiative at The University of Alabama is pleased to announce the launch of Crimson Arts Tickets. This cross-departmental venture will allow anyone the ability to reserve tickets to cultural arts events offered at UA with improved ease and availability.

Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 262 students enrolled during the summer 2007 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).

UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors

The University of Alabama recently selected 14 students as 2007-2008 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.

UA to Host Memorial Service for Ron Robel

A memorial service for Dr. Ronald Robel, assistant professor of history in The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences, will be Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Morgan Hall Auditorium on the UA campus.

UA Plank Center Awards More Than $17,000 in PR Leadership Grants

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama will award $17,000 to support two research projects that will enhance understanding of factors that contribute to effective and ethical leadership in public relations.