Cuba’s University of Havana presented a special award to The University of Alabama in honor of its 280th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Alabama-Cuba Initiative, which has brought UA and Cuban educators together to establish collaborative opportunities.
UA President Robert Witt named chancellor of UA System – Provost Judy Bonner to serve as interim president – Conference lets undergraduates showcase research, creative projects – Railsback named Career Center director – UA professor’s documentary to premiere at SXSW – Selma native’s artwork on display at UA gallery – Former Tuskegee Airman to speak at UA – and more…
Noted investment writer Jim Rogers sends student to Dreamland – Speaker discusses book about Titanic – Professor awarded 2012 Eugene Current-Garcia Award – UA experts comment on religious diversity, proposed anti-abortion legislation, impact of immigration law – and more…
The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System has named UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt as the new chancellor of the System’s three campuses and the health system. Witt replaces Dr. Malcolm Portera, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Judy Bonner will serve as UA’s interim president.
A select group of high school sophomores invited from across the state will be attending the fifth annual Capstone Leadership Academy at The University of Alabama on March 8-9.
UA library showcases miniature books – Crimson Ride orders new buses – UA experts comment on immigration laws, community colleges and primaries – UA musical comedy reviewed – Former professor shares family’s Titanic survival story – and more…
The University of Alabama Community Service Center is sponsoring a hunger banquet on Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Heritage Room. The event will give diners a first-hand look at food inequality worldwide.
UA plans additional commencement ceremony to accommodate May graduates – UA professor finds possible link in children with autism – Premier Awards honor students, faculty – UA offers scholarships to National Merit finalists – Investment expert speaks to business students – Frye Gaillard to receive Clarence Cason Award – Creative Campus produces video promo for arts festival – and more…
Within The University of Alabama’s South Engineering Research Center, professors are leading international efforts aimed at improving building codes and retrofitting existing buildings to reduce earthquake risks.
Railsback named executive director of UA Career Center – Male nursing group works to break stereotypes – UA program geared toward future rural doctors – UA interim dean focuses on quality health care in rural areas – Events – and more…