Announcements

UA Fulbright Scholars to Share Overseas Experiences, Application Tips

Recent Fulbright Scholarship winners from The University of Alabama will participate in a discussion panel to share their experiences and offer scholarship application tips at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Center for Community-Based Partnerships. The event is at 900 Anna Ave. behind Arby’s on University Boulevard.

UA’s Plank Center Adds Member, Re-Elects Leaders

The board of advisers for The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has re-elected six members and added one new adviser, bringing the group to 22.

UA Administrator Elected Chair of Federal Demonstration Partnership 

Members of a national initiative designed to reduce administrative burdens associated with federal research grants and contracts elected a University of Alabama administrator as its chair in results announced last week.

Summer 2014 Graduates Announced at UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will award some 1,703 degrees during spring commencement Saturday, Aug. 2, on campus. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than

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 Cooperative Education Program Names Director

Naomi Powell was named director of The University of Alabama Cooperative Education and Professional Practice Program.

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.

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

International Programs at UA Receive Honor

The Capstone International Academic Programs at The University of Alabama recently received recognition for excellence by CISabroad at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference in San Diego.