Capstone e-Letter

From UA President Robert E. Witt

Feb. 3, 2010
Volume IX, Number 3

The University of Alabama has increased its international exchange opportunities this year by adding several new international study programs. Jane Stanfield, UA associate provost for international education, and Angela Channell, director of overseas study, said more students are interested in studying abroad these days.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100131/NEWS/100139980/1007/NEWS02?Title=UA-expands-overseas-study-opportunities

UA OFFERS EARLY COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS – UA is offering high school students an opportunity to get a head start on college under a new program piloted in the fall.
http://uanews.ua.edu/2010/01/ua-offers-early-college-for-high-school-students/

UA, IMPACT ALABAMA OFFER FREE TAX PREP SERVICES FOR WORKING FAMILIES – More than 140 students from the UA Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility and Impact Alabama are providing free tax preparation services to working families across the state.
http://uanews.ua.edu/2010/01/ua-impact-alabama-offer-free-tax-prep-services-for-working-families/

PR PROGRAM RANKED AMONG TOP FIVE – For the second straight year, UA’s public relations program is among the top five PR Education Programs in the United States, according to national rankings produced and published in PRWeek magazine.
http://uanews.ua.edu/2010/01/for-second-straight-year-uas-pr-program-ranked-among-top-five-by-prweek-magazine/

SAVING LIVES? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! – UA-developed software enhances highway safety for law enforcement officers and other motorists while increasing administrative efficiency.
http://research.ua.edu/2009/12/saving-lives-theres-an-app-for-that/

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