Campus & Community

UA Student News for Aug. 20, 2013

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. Roll Tide and welcome to all new and returning students for the Fall 2013 semester.  View the welcome video at https://vimeo.com/72760648.  DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Registration for Get on Board Day, Aug. 23, 5 p.m. Student-organization seating application,

UA Student News for Aug. 13, 2013

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER University Supply Store special hours, Aug. 13-25 Check-in and orientation for new international students, Aug. 14, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Russell Hall auditorium Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market, Aug. 15, 3-6 p.m., Canterbury

Dr Bonner Welcomes Students and Their Families to UA

Dr Bonner Welcomes Students and Their Families to UA

Dr. Judy Bonner, President of The University of Alabama, welcomed new students and their families to campus as the students moved into their residence halls on August 8, 2013.

UA Student News for Aug. 7, 2013

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS In order to better serve students during the campus move-in period, the Action Card Office and Transportation Services will both be open special weekend hours on Aug. 10-11 and Aug. 17-18. The offices will be

UA Takes Collaborative Approach to Help Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions

The Capstone College of Nursing received a $997,173 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to implement a collaborative, team-based approach to working with patients who have multiple chronic conditions.

UA Researchers Find Rare Fossil

University of Alabama scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of a large marine reptile that once ruled the open seas 80 million years ago.

UA Student Filmmakers Win Top National Awards

Two telecommunication and film students from The University of Alabama recently won best director, best film and best editor at the 2013 Campus MovieFest.

UA MIS Program Ranked Fourth Among Public Institutions

The Management Information Systems program at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is ranked No. 4 among public universities and No. 8 among all universities, according to the 2013 Bloomberg Businessweek rankings.

Carl Pinkert Named UA Vice President for Research

Dr. Carl A. Pinkert has been named vice president for research at The University of Alabama. Pinkert comes to UA from Auburn University where he has served as associate vice president for research since 2009. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.

Champions for Change: Leadership Academy

Champions for Change: Leadership Academy

On June 10, 2013, The University of Alabama and the UA College of Education co-hosted a daylong, interactive conference for selected high school students from Alabama.  The conference focused on the role the students can play in their schools and communities now and in the years to come.  Speakers included Dr. Kelvin Croom, a UA