UA in the News: April 17, 2013

Forensics team places 5th in national tournament – Engineering students compete in aircraft contest – UA Greek Relief builds Habitat homes – UA expert comments on terrorism – and more…

UA Enactus Team Wins U.S. Regional Competition

The University of Alabama Enactus team was named a regional champion at the Enactus United States Regional Competition held in Atlanta, one of the organization’s 10 regional competitions being held across the United States in March and April.

Birmingham Broadcaster to Discuss Journalism Ethics in UA’s Mills Lecture

Sherri Jackson, an award-winning broadcaster and news anchor for CBS 42 in Birmingham, will present a lecture Friday, April 26 at 11 a.m. in room 120 of Farrah Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

SEC MBA Case Competition Comes to Tuscaloosa Next Year

The SEC MBA Case Competition will be held at The University of Alabama next year.

Borrowing for Health

Borrowing for Health

There is limited research on whether families use unsecured debt to finance health care expenses. Dr. Patryk Babiarz hopes to change that.

UA Advertising Students’ Work to be Showcased in New York City Show

Student work from University of Alabama advertising classes will be featured in a Creative Week New York City exhibit that will be viewed by hundreds of industry professionals.

UA in the News: April 16, 2013

Crimson Tide football team visits the White House – UA students show off fashion designs – UA Greek Relief builds Habitat homes – Greek Week raises $100,000 for local organizations – UA student places first in interior design competition – UA experts comment on Alabama governor’s race, changes in Pell Grant eligibility – UA to host personal safety forum – Events – and more…

UA Junior Wins Regional Advertising Scholarship

Katie Bontrager, an advertising and public relations major at The University of Alabama, has been awarded the American Advertising Federation’s District 7 Jan Gardner Scholarship.

UA Students to Share Finance Tips with Brookwood High-Schoolers

Financial decisions made at a young age could have a significant impact on the future. That is the message members of a University of Alabama student financial and consumer education group hope to share with Brookwood High School students April 24.

UA Student Wins National Poetry Interpretation Championship

Senior Thaddeus Fitzpatrick led The University of Alabama’s speech and debate team to its first top-five national finish since 2006.