UA in the News: January 15, 2013

UA students find ‘extraordinary’ stories of ordinary people – UA’s automotive engineering program grows along with Alabama’s automotive industry – UA partners with city, county for recycling grant – Parade planned to celebrate national championship – New department head joins College of Engineering – UA grad student’s commercial is finalist for Super Bowl – UA PR department nominated for award – Events – and more…

UA in the News: January 12-14, 2013

National championship parade planned – Obama congratulates Saban – National championship trophy on display – Geography prof receives national honor – UA partners with city on recycling grant – UA Education Policy Center studies impact of Pell grants – and more…

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: 2013 Economic Outlook Conference – Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream concert – “The Freese Collection” concert to mark Holtkamp organ’s 25th birthday

UA in the News: January 11, 2013

UA doctoral student starts business thanks to Innovation Corps Program grant – UA programs receive grants to help fight child abuse – BCS rivals teamed up for service project before game – Opinion: Bama win good for state – Law professor comments on ethanol – Events – and more…

UA in the News: January 10, 2013

BCS title good for local business – UA students win national award for Duck Tape PR campaign – New Twitter chat features UA student – UA Education Policy Center research looks at Pell grants – UA astronomer views transits of Venus – Student recitals feature voice majors – and more…

UA in the News: January 9, 2013

Crowds cheer UA football team’s return from Miami – Fans can see Coaches’ Trophy this weekend – UA experts comment on Pell Grants, payroll taxes, beta blockers impact on dementia, sportscaster’s comments

What Are the Significant Economic Issues Facing Businesses in 2013? Conference Presented by UA to Address

Gain insight into what to expect this year at the 2013 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research. The conference takes place Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center.

UA in the News: January 8, 2013

Crimson Tide wins BCS National Championship – UA students give back through gameday community service – BCS championship stories – Photography by UA’s Chip Cooper on display – UA researcher looks at link between housing equity and wages – and more…

UA Center to Present Alabama Commercial Real Estate Conference Feb. 1

K.C. Conway, executive managing director, market analytics, for Colliers International Valuation and Advisory Services in Atlanta, will deliver the keynote address for the 2013 Annual Alabama Commercial Real Estate Conference, presented by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama, Friday, Feb. 1 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham.

UA Philosophy Lecturer to Discuss Einstein’s Contributions, Jewish Perspectives

Elements of Jewish intellectual thought may have influenced Einstein’s development of the theory of relativity and Nazi attempts to discredit it. A University of Alabama guest lecturer is scheduled to explain how Jan. 24.