UA’s University Fellows Mark 10th Anniversary with Symposium

The University of Alabama’s University Fellows Experience, an elite program comprising 115 students within UA’s Honors College, is celebrating its 10th anniversary Saturday, March 25.

UA In the News — March 22

UA history professor helps out an actor — Art professor’s work reaches Lake Tahoe — The art of the book in Cuba — and more.

UA In the News — March 21

A five-minute warmup — Religion scholar to speak — UA official involved in playground fund-raiser — and more.

UA Announces 2017 Premier Awards

The University of Alabama Division of Student Life has announced the recipients of the 2017 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service.
The 2017 UA Premier Award recipients will be recognized at a dinner Thursday, March 23, as well as during Honors Week.

UA In the News — March 12-20

UA students offer a valuable civics lesson to kids in high school — Moundville Archaeological Park named top destination — UA student raises money for diabetic alert dog — and more.

UA Researcher Helps Identify Massive Black Hole, Tidal Disruption

Astronomers have predicted that big black holes sit at the center of all galaxies. A University of Alabama professor has contributed to a study that found one such black hole a million times as massive as our sun in the middle of eating a large star with a mass twice that of our sun.

Sophomores in High School Participate in UA’s Capstone Leadership Academy

Outstanding high school sophomores who have shown an interest in leadership through service were selected to participate in the Capstone Leadership Academy at The University of Alabama.

UA In the News — March 10

New investment center opens in Culverhouse — Over-the-counter medications — Helping vets finish college — and more.

UA In the News — March 9

Re-creating a sword — UA foodies on Instagram — Grant to study traffic safety — and more.

UA In the News — March 8

Finalists for diversity position — Art lecture — A rule of thumb on “sketchy” honor societies — and more.