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Dr. Nick Tew at Moraine Lake

UA Professor Receives Highest Award in Geosciences

The American Geosciences Institute recently announced that Dr. Berry H. “Nick” Tew Jr., the state geologist of Alabama and the director of The University of Alabama’s Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies, has received the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences, the institute’s highest award.

5 Elected to UA Homecoming Queen Court

The 2016 University of Alabama Homecoming Court was selected in a Sept. 27 student election. A total of 11,736 votes were cast.

Welcome to my UA World: Chef Tom Hadden

Welcome to my UA World: Chef Tom Hadden

  “Welcome to my UA World ” is a series of stories about people who have atypical roles at The University of Alabama. 

UA Launches 2016 Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Drive

UA Launches 2016 Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Drive

The University of Alabama’s 2016 Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger drive launches Saturday, Oct. 1. The drive, which benefits the West Alabama Food Bank, has collected more than 2 million pounds of food over 20 years for those in need.

Welcome to my UA World: Student the Melody behind Chimes’ Music

Welcome to my UA World: Student the Melody behind Chimes’ Music

University of Alabama graduate student Tyler Canonico has played the Denny Chimes modified organ for three years. He began playing while pursuing his master’s in music and organ performance.

Former Psychology Faculty to Discuss Desegregation at UA

The University of Alabama psychology department will celebrate its influential role in desegregation Friday, Sept. 30 at its first desegregation symposium. The event will begin at 3 p.m. in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall on the UA campus.

Dr. Pepper Education Abroad Winners Named

Two UA students are among 14 from Southeastern Conference schools who will be studying abroad thanks to the SECU and a major soft drink maker. Christopher Chirino, a doctoral student in the counselor education and supervision program, will travel to Europe. A native of Miami, Florida, Chirino has worked at UA nearly four years and is currently

UA Alumnus Leaves $5.3 Million Bequest

The University of Alabama recently received a bequest of $5.3 million from the estate of John Deramus, a 1956 graduate of The University of Alabama.

UA Program Continues Distributing New York Times on Campus

The University of Alabama’s Collegiate Readership Program, which provides copies of newspapers and digital news access for use in the classroom, has undergone changes for students and faculty for the 2016-2017 school year.

OCTSA Announces Plans for 2016-2017

OCTSA Announces Plans for 2016-2017

Comprised of representatives from across campus, the Office, Clerical and Technical Staff Assembly meets monthly to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, a resource for evaluating proposals, and a mechanism for expressing suggestions and concerns of the OCT staff employees of The University of Alabama. In 2016-2017 the OCTSA will focus on the