Media Advisory: UA’s Spring Commencement Exercises

The University of Alabama will hold spring commencement exercises May 3 and 4. Feature story ideas include a graduation candidate who won a gold medal, one who is inspired to help veterans and a family gearing up for commencement times three.

UA to Hold Commencement Exercises May 3-4

The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement ceremonies Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Capstone Education Society Awards Announced

The Capstone Education Society of The University of Alabama College of Education awards several honors each year to outstanding alumni in the field of education.

UA Social Work Professor to Serve as Visiting Scholar in Brazil

Dr. Debra Nelson-Gardell, associate professor in The University of Alabama School of Social Work, will serve as a visiting scholar at the University of Brasilia, beginning May 1.

UA Summer Enrichment Workshop Deadline Extended

The University of Alabama’s Program for Talent Development and Gifted Studies has extended the deadline for its 2013 Summer Enrichment Workshop through Wednesday, May 15.

UA Education’s Inaugural McCrory Faculty Excellence Awards Announced

Three University of Alabama College of Education faculty were awarded the inaugural Nellie Rose McCrory Faculty Excellence Awards this spring.

UA Students Earn Language Scholarships from State Department

Two University of Alabama Honors College students have been selected to receive Critical Languages Scholarships from the U.S. State Department.

UA School of Social Work Colloquium to Focus on Motivational Interviewing

Guest speaker, Dr. Shawn Jeffries, a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of North Texas’ department of clinical health psychology, will give a talk on “Motivational Interviewing and Social Work Practice,” Monday, April 22 at noon in 104 Little Hall.

UA Social Work Professor Named 2013 Last Lecture Recipient

The University of Alabama Graduate School has announced Dr. Cassandra ” Cassie” Simon, associate professor of social work, is the recipient of the 2013 Last Lecture Award.

APA President to Speak at UA’s Annual Dinoff Lecture

Dr. Donald Bersoff, president of the American Psychological Association, will be the guest speaker for the annual Michael Dinoff Memorial Lecture on The University of Alabama campus Friday, April 19.