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UA’s Nursing School Grant Helps Prepare Nurse Educators

The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing has a new funding program that will make doctoral nursing education more affordable for currently practicing or teaching nurses who are committed to educating the next generation of nurses.

Abstract Landscapes on Display at UA Gallery

Abstract landscapes by husband and wife duo Josh and Heather Whidden are on exhibit at The University of Alabama Gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA Doctoral Student Earns Tillman Scholarship

Sharon Height, a University of Alabama student in the executive doctoral program for higher education administration, is one of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses chosen as 2015 Tillman Scholars, a program of the Pat Tillman Foundation.

UA Alumna’s Gift to Establish UA Away Global Leadership Endowment

Sara Finley, a 1982 University of Alabama graduate, has made a $250,000 gift to UA to establish the Sara J. Finley UA Away Global Leadership Endowment.

Strong Showing for UA Students in First Year of National Vehicle Contest

A team of University of Alabama students that is part of a national competition to design an advanced, energy-efficient vehicle was recognized as the “Team to Watch” after completing the first year of the four-year competition, one of several honors for the EcoCAR 3 team.

UA Engineering Students Win National Contest

A team of students from The University of Alabama won NASA’s Robotic Mining Contest against teams from across the country.

UA Class to Prepare High-School Students for Fall’s New Dual Credit Opportunity

The Alabama State Board of Education has announced a new 1:1 dual credit policy that allows one college class to equal one high-school graduation credit. High- school students can now obtain high school and college credit simultaneously.

UA Students Learn First-Hand in Co-op during Summer 2015

More than 210 University of Alabama students during summer 2015 are receiving a hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA’s Cooperative Education Program.

UA Offers Creative Writing Camp for Students in High School

The University of Alabama invites local high-school students — incoming freshman through graduating seniors — to sign up for the Summer 2015 Creative Writing Camp.

Behind the Torch: A New Love for ‘The Games’

Read More Behind the TorchMargaret-Anne Dyson, Aaron Williams, and Brea Armstrong Graduate Students in Sport Management Margaret-Anne Dyson Well, the final day has come. We are all sitting in the