UA in the News: August 21, 2012

More than 1,600 UA women pledge sororities – Local store hosts late-night shopping event for UA students

UA in the News: August 18-20, 2012

Seven UA athletes to compete in Paralympics – UA athletics has record-breaking year in classroom – Author receives prize sponsored by UA School of Law – WVUA director named Broadcaster of the Year – Southern Living names UA one of top 20 schools with the best tailgates – and more…

UA’s Paul Jones Gallery of Art Unveils ‘Depicting Portraits’ Exhibit

The Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa will unveil its next exhibit, “Depicting Portraits” with an opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23.

WVUA’s Roy Clem Named ABA Broadcaster of the Year

Roy Clem, director of Commercial Broadcast Operations and general manager for WVUA/WUOA, housed in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, has been named 2012 Broadcaster of the Year by the Alabama Broadcasters Association.

UA Nursing Professor to Serve on National Association of Hispanic Nurses’ Board

Dr. Norma Cuellar, professor in The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, was appointed to serve on the board of directors for the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for the 2012-2014 term.

UA-Housed Alabama Public Radio Wins National Award

Pat Duggins, news director at Alabama Public Radio, housed in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, has won a national PRNDI award from Public Radio News Directors Inc.

UA Names Hill Alabama Productivity Center’s Executive Director

Thomas A. Hill has been named the new executive director of the Alabama Productivity Center at The University of Alabama.

UA’s Plank Center Elects Leaders

The board of advisors for The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has elected a chair, a vice chair and a member-at-large to its executive committee.

UA in the News: August 3, 2012

Couple marries after meeting in UA online class – Tornado survivor to receive doctorate at UA summer commencement – Nick’s Kids distributes funds – UA experts comment on home sales, coal industry and Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas

UA in the News: August 2, 2012

UA to build new athletic strength and conditioning facility – Engineering student compete in Texas Instruments design contest – UA’s Plank Center honors public relations mentors – and more…