Campus & Community

Poist Represents UA at Equestrian Nationals

Poist Represents UA at Equestrian Nationals

Courtney Poist, a senior at The University of Alabama, recently became the first equestrian rider in UA history to qualify for the Cacchione Cup, which takes place at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals each year.

75-Year-Old Graduates from The University of Alabama

Glory Maples Added to Campus Forest

Glory Maples Added to Campus Forest

An oak tree on the lawn of the President’s Mansion recently came to the end of its life cycle. Replacing it are two newly planted October Glory Maples, so named for the spectacular orange and red of its fall foliage. The addition of these trees is part of The University of Alabama’s commitment to maintaining an urban forest that

UA’s Frannie James Named Buford Peace Award Winner

UA’s Frannie James Named Buford Peace Award Winner

Frannie James, a global studies instructor in the Capstone International Center at The University of Alabama, is the 2017 recipient of the Lahoma Adams Buford Peace Award.

Spring 2017 Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 5,311 degrees during spring commencement May 5-7.

UA Students Selected for National Research Experience

UA Students Selected for National Research Experience

Two juniors at The University of Alabama were selected to work this summer at one of the of the nation’s premiere research institutions for the physical and engineering sciences.

NSF Selects UA Student for Competitive Fellowship

NSF Selects UA Student for Competitive Fellowship

Megan Hathcock, a graduating senior in engineering at The University of Alabama, accepted admittance to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program to research structural dynamics .

UA Grad-to-be Scales African Mountain by Bicycle

UA Grad-to-be Scales African Mountain by Bicycle

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on foot is difficult enough. Last March, UA senior and amateur MMA fighter Tate Nelson tried it the hard way – on a mountain bike.

Celebrating Achievement: Recognizing UA Students, Faculty and Other Areas for National Achievements

“Celebrating Achievement” is being played on Denny Chimes today in honor of several University of Alabama students, faculty members and areas for national honors received during the spring semester. Faculty Dr. Michael Bruce: president for the Broadcast Education Association Dr. Kevin Corcoran: third edition of the “Social Workers Desk Reference” listed to Choice Magazine’s 2016