UA in the News: August 24, 2010
FocusFirst, founded by UA’s Stephen Black, screens children for eye problems
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UA in the News: August 21-23, 2010
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Jewish student center – Team digs up 1850s Gorgas family home site – UA business faculty comment on unemployment rates, financial software – UA student wins Bridgestone’s Safety Scholars video contest – UA events – and more…
UA in the News: August 20, 2010
UA’s new nursing building opens doors to students – Former UA leader praises constitutional reform effort – SGA opens up block seating
UA in the News: August 19, 2010
UA named to U.S. News’ “Best Colleges” list – Classes start at UA – Week of Welcome helps new students get acclimated – New parking lot opens – and more…
UA in the News: August 18, 2010
UA climbs in U.S. News rankings – Osher Lifelong Learning Program receives $1 million endowment – UA hosts largest sorority rush in nation – Alabama Action students volunteer at local school – Concerts, events and more…
UA in the News: August 17, 2010
UA ranks in top 40 public universities – Students arrive on campus – UA opens new nursing school facility— UA researchers say using hands-free devices in the car just as dangerous as talking on a cell phone – and more…
UA in the News: August 14-16, 2010
UA freshmen move into residence halls – Sorority Bid Day – Alabama reform advocates to be honored at annual Bailey Thomson Awards Luncheon – UA arboretum sponsors “Birds of Prey” exhibit – UA economist comments on Alabama wages – UA MFA student’s art is cast iron – Movie about Coach Saban to open soon
UA in the News: August 13, 2010
Honors College freshmen arrive early for service-learning projects – UA study shows dangers of texting while driving – UA experts comment on pain thresholds, home sales and politics
UA in the News: August 12, 2010
UA, Auburn economists look at sales and income tax lost due to the Gulf oil spill – UA faculty comment on using metal detectors in public schools, safe driving – and more…
UA in the News: August 11, 2010
UA’s CBER releases reports on Alabama income trends and business confidence – Praise for UA’s online student ticket system – UA communication prof comments on effect of Sarah Palin on women in politics – UA grad student finalist in Ghirardelli contest