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This week at The University of Alabama: Election experts – Bama & Aggies for Vets – Expanding physics, computer science education – Rural Health Heroes Awards seeking nominations – Events
Fashion for Life to Feature UA Student Designs
Senior apparel design students at The University of Alabama will showcase their final collections in the Fashion for Life show Sunday, Nov. 11, in the Ferguson Center ballroom.
UA in the News: November 2, 2012
Dr. Judy Bonner named UA’s first woman president – Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart at ceremony on UA campus – UA musical theatre production reviewed – UA to co-host 2014 NCAA gymnastics championship – and more…
UA in the News: November 1, 2012
Dr. Judy Bonner named UA president – Dr. Guy Bailey steps down – Student fulfills dream as UA football player – UA biologist researches the disgestive system of snakes – Student activities and events
UA Hosting Campus Events for Veterans Week
The University of Alabama Office of Veteran and Military Affairs is hosting a series of events across campus Nov. 7-16 in recognition of Veterans Week.
CHES Professor at UA Receives Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Tyra W. Hilliard, associate professor in The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences, has received the 2012 Educator of the Year Award from the Professional Convention Management Association.
UA in the News: October 31, 2012
UA receives National Science Foundation grant for physics education – UA prof wins award for mental health research – UA expert comments on Superstorm Sandy – UA students receive scholarships from best-selling author – and more…
Announcement from University of Alabama President Guy Bailey
University of Alabama President Guy Bailey’s statement:
Today I have notified Chancellor Witt that I am stepping down as President of The University of Alabama. This is a decision my wife Jan and I made together after much discussion about how we can best address her health, which is the most important priority in our lives. By announcing this decision today, I hope the Board of Trustees will be in a position to take the next appropriate steps during its meeting in Tuscaloosa this week. We want to thank the faculty, staff, students, alumni and our many friends for your warm welcome. My family and I appreciate your understanding and your prayers.
UA in the News: October 30, 2012
UA’s Management Information Systems program ranked 16th nationally – UA School of Law, ABA award Harper Lee Prize – Philosopher Frank Jackson, author Winston Groom speak on campus – UA experts comment on Alabama’s economy, Hurricane Sandy, state chief justice race – Events – and more…
UA to Welcome Top Students to Campus for Alabama Girls State
The University of Alabama will welcome more than 300 of the state’s top high school students to campus to attend Alabama Girls State next year.