UA in the News: July 31, 2009

UA offers online help for ‘tweens’ – UA faculty and staff comment on applying for financial aid, unemployment rates in Tuscaloosa, and tips for college freshmen – UA events and more…

UA in the News: July 30, 2009

UA survey on Alabama’s economic outlook – UA professor discusses dangers of tanning beds – UA participates in program that aids minorities in obtaining Ph.D.s — Optimism in Mobile, Alabama – Lecture on UA’s green building practices today

UA Journalism Professor Receives Krieghbaum Under-40 Award

Dr. Kim Bissell, Southern Progress Corporation Endowed Professor in Magazine Journalism in The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences, has been selected for the 2009 Krieghbaum Under-40 Award.

UA in the News: July 29, 2009

UA journalism class analyzes CNN’s “Black in America” coverage — UA faculty comment on “Back to School” issues facing middle schoolers, and body image impact on persuasion

UA Files Appeal with NCAA on Textbook Case

The University of Alabama has filed an appeal with the NCAA over the vacation of wins penalty in the case involving violation of the NCAA’s rules on textbooks for student-athletes.

UA in the News: July 28, 2009

New UA dorm nearly ready — Crimson Choice Program Helps With Off Campus Housing — UA promotes Gilbert to associate AD – and more …

UA in the News: July 25-27, 2009

UA faculty comment on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Alabama’s unemployment rate, foreclosures, and the auto industry – UA engineering professor receives honor

Outstanding Science Students at UA Chosen as Dystonia, Parkinson’s Scholars

Five leading undergraduate science students at The University of Alabama have been named 2009-2010 Alabama Dystonia Scholars and Parkinson’s Association of Alabama Scholars.

UA in the News: July 24, 2009

Campers learn science of gardening at UA arboretum – UA faculty comment on Alabama construction statistics, minimum wage increase

UA in the News: July 23, 2009

UA’s Center for Business and Economic Research releases mid-year economic outlook report for Alabama