UA to hold commencement ceremonies
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – May 3
Expect to run into some extra traffic this weekend. The University of Alabama, Stillman College, and Shelton State are all holding commencement ceremonies. Shelton’s started earlier today. The University’s starts tomorrow. And, Stillman on Saturday. You can find out more about UA ‘s commencement, and even watch it live, online at UA.edu/commencement.
UA to make enhancements to commencement ceremonies (Live Interview)
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – May 3
Tonight, we are joined by Linda Bonnin, vice president of Strategic Communications. We did a 16-page printed guide this year. We wanted parents and our guests to know where to go to get information. So, it has maps. It has parking information. It has the schedule.
87-YEAR-OLD FINISHES DEGREE
ABC 31 (Huntsville) – May 3
A Huntsville woman is finally getting her college degree from the University of Alabama after nearly 70 years of waiting. 87-year-old Pat Cassity will be graduating with her Bachelors of Arts in Music this Friday. Cassity was one quarter away from graduating in 1950 when she left the university to work for the air force in Alaska. She says that she immediately regretted her decision not to finish her education.
WQAD-ABC (Davenport, Iowa) – May 3
WXMI-Fox (Grand Rapids, Michigan) – May 3
Sherman Williams to graduate from The University of Alabama (Live Interview)
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – May 3
One of the reasons he is here tonight is because he is receiving his degree Saturday morning at Alabama. What’s the degree in? The degree is in interdisciplinary studies, community leadership is the concentration. When I’m working with our program the Palmer-Williams group, it’s giving me a little more insight on what needs to be done.
APR wins national Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award
Alabama Public Radio – May 4
The Washington, D.C. based advocacy group “Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights” named Alabama Public Radio the winner of the national Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for radio … “ … The support of the University of Alabama and our colleagues at the College of Communication and Information Sciences and the generosity of our listeners and community leaders make it all possible.”
Delegation of Professors at the University of Alabama at AUTh
ERSA News (Greece) – May 4
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Alabama have long and close scientific cooperation. Within the framework of the existing agreement, a nine-member Delegation of Professors of the University of Alabama … Then, Professors of the Aristotle University and the University of Alabama will present current and future research-academic cooperation.
SELEO (Greece) – May 4
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Congrats … Local residents inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Anniston Star – May 4
Local residents inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi included Donald Hopper of Anniston, initiated at the University of Mississippi; Justin McCollum of Lineville and Jeffrey Moon of Jacksonville, both initiated at the University of Alabama.
Congrats … Nicholas Gangwer of Jacksonville
Anniston Star – May 4
Nicholas Gangwer of Jacksonville was recently honored for receiving the Coca-Cola Scholarship and is part of the 12th cohort of Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars at the University of Alabama. He and other recipients were honored at a luncheon in April.
Congrats … Trevor Hill of Talladega
Anniston Star – May 4
Trevor Hill of Talladega presented transformative and forward-thinking designs during the University of Alabama’s Tee Time Fashion Show held in April. Apparel and Design students from the College of Human Environmental Sciences showcased their creativity and resourcefulness in a show on the front lawn of Doster Hall.
Bellaire’s Kyle Robinson Named To Bama’s Phi Beta Kappa
Bellaire Patch (Texas) – May 3
From the University of Alabama: Kyle Robinson of Bellaire, TX (77401), has been inducted into The University of Alabama’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
The 10 Most Diverse Cities in America (and the 10 Least Diverse)
Black News Zone – May 4
If you live in one of these places, you live in three of the most diverse cities in America: Jersey City, NJ; Houston, and New York. … “Job opportunities,” was one of the benefits cited by Hilary Green, an associate professor of history in the department of gender and race studies, at the University of Alabama.