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Most Events Go Virtual for The Fall, Alumnus Visits

During the fall 2020 semester, most all meetings and events happened virtually through video conferencing. All incoming students were invited to attend two introductory meetings hosted by Mentor UPP and…


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: January 14, 2021    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Events   

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The 20th Annual Capstone Engineering Golf Tournament

As we all know, this year was challenging in many ways. There were days when we questioned whether it was a good idea to proceed with an in-person golf tournament….


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: January 12, 2021    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Awards and Honors, Events   

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19th Annual CES Golf Tournament raises more than $53,000

The 19th Annual Capstone Engineering Society Golf Tournament was held Sept. 16, 2019, at Old Overton Country Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Thanks to generous contributions from sponsors and teams,…


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: July 1, 2020    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Events   

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UA to offer summer course about COVID-19    /  ABC 33/40

This summer The University of Alabama will be offering a class that students can take to learn more about the COVID-19 virus and its long-lasting impacts. The class is called “Catalysts for Change: Creative Solutions for Fighting Coronavirus”….


Source: ABC 33/40    /    Published: May 9, 2020    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Students    /    Features:   ,   

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UA Offering Courses on Coronavirus    /  UA News

Three courses offered this summer at The University of Alabama will allow students to understand issues stemming from the coronavirus pandemic while exploring solutions to a PPE shortage.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: May 8, 2020    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Students, UA News    /    Features:   ,   

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State Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2020 Class

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted six new members during a recent ceremony at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa. These six individuals joined the 192…


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: March 10, 2020    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Alumni, Awards and Honors, Events, Mechanical Engineering   

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UA to Hold Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 14    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.


Author: Melissa Parker    /    Published: December 9, 2019    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Events, Students, UA News   

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UA holds E-Day    /  WVUA

Prospective engineering students visited The University of Alabama earlier today. Students from all over came to participate in E-Day. It was hosted by The University of Alabama’s College of Engineering….


Source: WVUA    /    Published: October 4, 2019    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Students    /    Features:     

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SCHOOL NEWS: September 29, 2019    /  The Tuscaloosa News

During the summer, Kaylin Hughes, a junior from Central High School, was one of 40 girls in the state of Alabama who participated in the 2019 National Science Foundation LEGACY…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: October 1, 2019    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach    /    Features:     

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UA Engineering Hosts Annual E-Day    /  UA News

The University of Alabama College of Engineering will soon host E-Day, an open house for prospective students that explores the many opportunities the College has to offer.


Author: Alana Norris and Brooklyn Pfanstiel    /    Published: September 19, 2019    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, Students, UA News   

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In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.