Celebrating Excellence – College of Arts & Sciences

McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars Achieve 100% Medical School Acceptance

August 17, 2023

Desktop News | August 2023 The McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars, endowed by Dr. Gaylon and Mrs. Susan McCollough, has become a standout in the medical education community, attracting widespread attention due to its success in cultivating aspiring physicians. The inaugural class of the program achieved an extraordinary feat, boasting a 100% acceptance rate into medical institutions nationwide. This accomplishment serves as a testament to the program’s effectiveness in producing highly qualified and well-prepared medical candidates, setting a new standard […]

UA Dance Company Set to Perform Internationally

August 8, 2023

Desktop News | August 2023 The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the Yonder Contemporary Dance Company’s captivating dance concert, “Unstuck With You,” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. The production will take place August 5th-12th, internationally showcasing the company’s artistry and creativity, and will be available for viewing in-person throughout the run, with a livestream of the final performance. “Unstuck With You” is a production that takes inspiration from the outer edges of the universe […]

UA Graduate Student Receives Scholarship to Protect America’s Everglades

December 9, 2020

Zhuoran Yu, a graduate student in The University of Alabama Department of Biological Sciences, was one of seven graduate students from four universities to receive 2020 ForEverglades Scholarships and Fellowships from the Everglades Foundation.

UA Student Publishes Book of Poetry to Provide Hope

October 1, 2020

UA political science student Brianna Byrd felt called to document her thoughts during the pandemic in hopes that they might make others feel less lonely.

Three UA Students Earn Hollings Scholarships

May 11, 2020

The scholarship provides a two-year academic award of $9,500 per year, and a 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship opportunity at any NOAA facility nationwide. Scholars also receive funding to present their NOAA research projects at two national scientific conferences.

Giving for United Way Highest in UA’s History

November 27, 2019

Faculty and staff from across campus gathered on the President’s Mansion lawn Nov. 21 to mark the conclusion of the 2019 UA United Way campaign, hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences, which set a record with a total of $483,807.

Million Dollar Band to Perform in 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

September 21, 2019

The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band has been selected to perform in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, representing the state of Alabama, marking the first appearance by the band in the Parade.

Tears Turn to Success for Graduate Student: Determination Brings NIH Fellowship

August 9, 2019

Jennie Thies, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Biological Sciences, was recently awarded an NIH Diversity Research Supplement, a highly competitive fellowship that will support her research.

UA Doctoral Student Headlining 50th International Horn Symposium

July 24, 2018

Joshua Williams, first-place winner of last year’s professional division of the International Horn Competition of America, will be a featured artist at the 50th International Horn Society Summer Symposium in Muncie, Indiana, July 30 through Aug. 5.

Anthropology Chair Elected to Prestigious Antiquarian Society

November 26, 2016

Dr. Ian Brown, professor and chair of the anthropology, has been elected into The Society of Antiquaries of London. This prestigious, 300-year old society has 3,000 fellows and only 5 per cent are from the U.S. Dr. Brown was the only American on this year’s ballot! His contributions to the field in areas such as the Lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coastal Plain and Native American prehistory and ethnohistory landed him the spot. Check out UA News for the story on Dr. Brown […]