UA in the News: June 25, 2013

Suzanne Prevost named dean of UA College of Nursing – UA researchers conduct transportation survey in Birmingham – Foster youth learn about college life at UA summer program – UA prof featured in engineering journal – UA prof to speak in Korea – UA student crowned Miss Michigan

Suzanne Prevost Named Dean of UA College of Nursing

Dr. Suzanne S. Prevost has been named the dean of The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, succeeding Dr. Sara Barger, who is stepping down in August.

UA Physician Offers Tips on Sun Safety

The long, lazy days of summer are finally here, and while it’s the perfect time to have some fun in the sun, one University of Alabama professor stressed the importance of being smart while enjoying those golden rays.

UA in the News: June 22-24, 2013

Alabama-Cuba Initiative brings new play to New York, Havana – UA staff member receives NBCC fellowship – UA community journalism students at Anniston Star win award – Student wins scholarship from LIN Media

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Two UA students head to Germany to meet Nobel Prize winners – Professor takes play to New York, Havana – Students living in foster care attend college prep program at UA – UA expert offers advice on preparing for kindergarten – Camps and activities

UA in the News: June 21, 2013

UA grad students to meet Nobel laureates – UA Campus Veteran’s Association leads Habitat project – UA economist comments on impact of new businesses – Grad student receives scholarship from professional women’s group

Through the Doors:  Courage. Change. Progress. A Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Desegregation of UA

Through the Doors: Courage. Change. Progress. A Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Desegregation of UA

On June 11, 2013, The University of Alabama held an event inside historic Foster Auditorium to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the University, which happened on June 11, 1963.

UA in the News: June 20, 2013

UA grad students attend conference with Nobel Laureates – Mike Hardin named to GMAC board – Alabama REACH assists students coming from foster care – UA education dean comments on ‘failing schools’ listings – Civil rights era photos on display – and more…

UA in the News: June 19, 2013

UA chemistry prof awarded $1 million grant – UA faculty win Southeast Region Emmys – UA takes first step toward adding two degree programs – UA experts comment on list of failing schools, movie portrayal of zombies – High school students participate in UA’s multicultural journalism workshop – Boys Staters refurbish park – UA student interns at Baseball Hall of Fame – and more…

UA Nutrition Experts Offer Tips on Healthy Summer Eating for Kids

Summer time can often be a free-for-all when it comes to children and their eating habits, said one University of Alabama nutrition expert. There are, however, several things parents can do to help make meal times fun — and nutritious.