UA to Hold Summer Commencement Exercise Aug. 2
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement ceremony Aug. 2 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
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Tri Delta at UA Sets Fundraising Record for Children’s Hospital
The University of Alabama’s Delta Mu chapter of the Delta Delta Delta national sorority has been recognized as this year’s top fundraiser for Tri Delta’s philanthropic partner, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During the 2013-2014 fundraising campaign, Delta Mu raised $204,414.79 for St. Jude, making it the first chapter to donate more than $200,000 in a single year. The contribution was part of some $6.1 million raised this year by Tri Delta chapters nationwide.
UA Students Participate in Co-op Program in Summer 2014
More than 180 University of Alabama students during the summer 2014 semester are receiving a hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA’s Cooperative Education Program. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student. The experience enhances the students’ employment prospects after graduation.
UA Graduate Student to Attend National Research Symposium
Ashley Jolly, a University of Alabama doctoral student studying organic chemistry, is one of approximately 75 graduate students who will present their research at a national research symposium this month.
UA Students Win ‘Best Film’ at International Student Film Festival
A team of seven University of Alabama students and recent graduates produced a winning short film, “Wieder ‘Zam.”
UA Advertising Student Wins Student of the Year Honor
Brenna Horrocks, a 2014 University of Alabama graduate, was honored by the Birmingham chapter of the American Advertising Federation.
Hood Named Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at UA
University of Alabama President Judy Bonner has named Dr. Steven Hood as interim vice president for student affairs.
UA, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Partnership Hopes to Shed Light on Past
The University of Alabama and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Cultural Preservation Office are teaming up in an effort to find evidence that links prehistoric Muscogee people within different geographic regions.
UA Student Selected to Attend Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany
Brandon Hill, a University of Alabama doctoral student, is one of 600 students from around the world selected to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting June 29-July 4.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring Term
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 8,388 students enrolled during the 2014 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students.