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This week at The University of Alabama: Interim classes explore detection, weaving, more – Moundville Museum turns 75 – Engineering prof receives NSF CAREER Award – UA study says small changes could save structures, lives during tornadoes – UA experts comment on preparing children for a new school year, symptoms of hypothyroidism

UA in the News: May 2, 2014

More than 4,000 UA students graduate this weekend – Former UA law school dean to speak at commencement – Scholarship fund established in memory of John Servati – UA swimmer remembered – UA expert says small changes could save structures, lives in tornado – UA prof discusses book on Anniston PCB fight

Spring 2014 Graduates Announced at UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will award some 4,410 degrees during spring commencement Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, on campus. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 239,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public university. Students listed as candidates to receive degrees include:

UA in the News: May 1, 2014

UA engineering prof’s study looks at making structures safer in tornadoes – UA offers course on zombies – Presidential Early Career Award winner comments on award – UA expert says summer travel outlook is positive – Students help with tornado clean up – and more…

UA in the News: April 30, 2014

Family, friends, teammates remember UA swimmer John Servati – UA expert comments on Gulf oil spill – UA, Institute of Real Estate Management to collaborate

UA in the News: April 29, 2014

More than 4,400 students to receive degrees at UA’s spring commencement ceremonies – UA offers summer program for gifted K-8 students

UA in the News: April 26-28, 2014

UA students picked for car design competition – WVUA moves to new media center – UA students remember 2011 tornado with documentary, website, podcast – Students named Hollings Scholars – Honors – and more…

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA celebrates spring commencement May 2-3 – UA students receive Truman, Goldwater, Hollings Scholarships – Professor’s new book details how chemical dumping affects Anniston – Students compete in national vehicle design contest – UA experts comment on NBA owner’s comments, ways to get children to eat vegetables, high school graduation gift ideas – Rural Health Conference focuses on early childhood health

UA in the News: April 25, 2014

UA students document April 27, 2011 tornado – Students help rebrand Alberta City – UA senior wins Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award – Study Week photo gallery – UA looks at ways to award credit for military training

UA in the News: April 24, 2014

Alabama Public Radio wins Murrow Awards – UA College of Communication & Information Sciences bids farewell to retiring staff members