More than 80 trained, IRS-certified undergraduate, graduate and law students from The University of Alabama are providing free income tax preparation services and financial literacy information to low-income families in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham this tax season.
Determining a 2,900-year-old artifact contained the oldest writing ever known in the Americas is one of the top science findings of 2006, according to two prominent science publications which cite the earlier discovery by a group of archaeologists, including a University of Alabama researcher, in their current issues.
The University of Alabama’s department of political science was recently ranked seventh in the nation on research in the area of armed conflict by Essential Science Indicators and its ESI Special Topics Web site, a national in-depth analytical tool that offers data for ranking scientists, institutions, countries and journals.
Birmingham-based Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF), one of the nation’s Top 10 financial services providers, has again given $1 million to The University of Alabama’s “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign, establishing the Regions Endowed Scholarship.
Nick Saban, head coach of the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins for the past two seasons, has been named the 27th head football coach of The University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Saban has compiled a record of 106-59-1 (.642) in 13 seasons as a head coach, having also led programs at Louisiana State (LSU), Michigan State and Toledo.
Another phase in The University of Alabama’s planned, steady growth is under way, as the University seeks Board approval for a series of land purchases in areas adjacent to the campus. The executive committee of the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama will convene on Thursday to discuss the recommendations.
Stephanie Shelton of Tuscaloosa has been named the 2007 Miss University of Alabama.
The University of Alabama awarded some 1,300 degrees during winter commencement held Saturday, Dec. 16 in Coleman Coliseum on campus.
900 graduates participated in today’s commencement exercises at the University of Alabama – a record number for UA’s winter ceremonies.
The University of Alabama has launched a new institutional Web site at http://www.ua.edu. The redesigned site features a clean, easy-to-navigate interface, enhanced content and improved organization, making it easier to locate and use UA’s many online resources. The site provides quick and easy access to information about admissions, academics, athletics, life at UA, the latest news from the University and much more.