UA to Hold Summer Commencement Ceremonies Saturday, Aug. 11
The University of Alabama’s summer commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Announcements
High School Journalism Students Invited to Register for Regional ASPA Workshops
The Alabama Scholastic Press Association is seeking participants for their fall regional workshops to be held Aug. 27-29.
ILA Named Executive Director of Alabama EPSCoR
Dr. Daryush ILA, adjunct professor at The University of Alabama and a long-time faculty member and administrator at Alabama A&M University, has been named executive director of the Alabama Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research program, known as EPSCoR.
UA Receives $2 Million Gift from EBSCO Industries Inc.
Birmingham-based EBSCO Industries Inc. has made a $2 million gift to The University of Alabama’s “Our Students. Our Future.” capital campaign. The gift will be divided between UA’s Libraries and the Honors College.
Miller Named Executive Director of UA Crimson Care
Melanie Miller, a staff member and administrator with a background in counseling and social work, has been named executive director of Crimson Care in the Division of Student Affairs at The University of Alabama.
Jason Hatter Named to UA Productivity Center’s Manufacturing Outreach Position
Jason Hatter, a 1998 graduate of The University of Alabama, has been named the manufacturing outreach coordinator for the Alabama Productivity Center at UA.
UA Wheelchair Basketball Players Chosen for Pan Am Games
Five wheelchair basketball players from The University of Alabama will be heading to Brazil for the 2007 Pan Am Games.
Benson Named Interim Vice President for Research at UA
Dr. Joe Benson, a long-time faculty member and administrator at The University of Alabama, has been named interim vice president for research and vice provost at UA.
Dean’s List Students Named at UA
A total of 4,316 students enrolled during the spring 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 Alumnus Finds International Success, Maintains Close Ties with Alma Mater
India. Singapore. California. Alabama?
What on earth do these places have in common?