‘Every River Has Its Own Story,’ Guide Edited by UA Biologist Describes More Than 200 Rivers

Ask someone about the biggest threats to the Earth’s rivers – a primary source of drinking water for its inhabitants – and pollution is likely to come to mind, possibly followed by dams. However, a University of Alabama ecologist, who recently edited a 1,168-page comprehensive guide to North America’s rivers, says introduction of non-native species is a lesser discussed but real threat to our most valuable natural resource.

Lochman Selected as Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor at UA

Dr. John E. Lochman, professor and Saxon Chair in Clinical Psychology at The University of Alabama, is the recipient of the University’s Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award. He was honored in an Oct. 23 ceremony at the UA President’s Mansion.

UA’s CBER Publication Earns Award of Excellence from Association for Business, Economic Research

For the fourth time in less than 10 years, the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama has received the Award of Excellence in Publications from the National Association for University Business and Economic Research for the Alabama Economic Outlook.

UA, DCH Form Net-Based Nursing Partnership

A new Internet-based partnership between the DCH Health System and The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing is striving to put advanced nursing degrees within easier reach of registered nurses who work at DCH’s four hospitals.

Funeral Services for Longtime UA Prof to be Held Wednesday in Moody Music Building on Campus

Funeral services for Dr. Harold Bishop, one of the first African-American faculty members at The University of Alabama, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Moody Music Building on the UA campus.

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to Speak at UA School of Law Nov. 11

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will deliver the sixth Albritton Lecture at The University of Alabama School of Law Friday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. Thomas will speak in room 287-288 of the Law School.

Secretary of State Rice, British Foreign Secretary Straw Give Frank A. Nix Lecture

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw jointly presented the Frank A. Nix Lecture at The University of Alabama on Friday, Oct. 21. The program, presented by UA’s Blackburn Institute, was held at 11 a.m. in Sellers Auditorium of the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus.

UA Holds Kickoff Events for Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive

Kickoff events for The University of Alabama’s annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food collection competition will be held Monday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on campus at the Ferguson Center Plaza and also that day from 4-6 p.m. with a community kick off at Bruno’s on McFarland Blvd.

Tuscaloosa Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 649 students enrolled during the summer 2005 term 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.

Montgomery Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 649 students enrolled during the summer 2005 term 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.