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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

UA Away offers students opportunity to go abroad

Jessica Ruffin March 8, 2012

Although they may be intelligent, hardworking and motivated, for some students the option to study abroad just doesn’t exist – they can’t afford the expensive venture. Vice president of Student Affairs...

Dean Francko oversees growth in grad school

Dean Francko oversees growth in grad school

Ashanka Kumari March 8, 2012

David A. Francko, associate provost and dean of the graduate school, said that having the power to make a positive difference to the lives of many graduate students and faculty is immensely gratifying....

No deadline set in search for president

Taylor Holland March 8, 2012

There has not yet been any discussion about the search for Robert Witt’s permanent successor, said Kellee Reinhart, spokeswoman for the Board of Trustees. “Each process is tailored to the needs of...

Freshman earns scholarship sponsored by Elevator Conference

Adam Greene March 7, 2012

The Elevator Conference of New York recently awarded Charlie Faruolo, a freshman majoring in communications and economics, a scholarship in honor of his father, Carl, and his dedicated and passionate work...

Student media names leaders

Student media names leaders

Brett Saunders March 7, 2012

Cassidy White named editor-in-chief for the Corolla Yearbook   Cassidy White, a sophomore majoring in food and nutrition, has been elected to be the new editor-in-chief for the Corolla – the University...

Big Brothers Big Sisters seek new volunteers

Ashanka Kumari March 7, 2012

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama, an organization that works to change the way susceptible children see and interact with the world, is looking for volunteers. “We have an especially big...

City Council holds community meeting for Tuscaloosa Forward

Ashanka Kumari March 7, 2012

To gather citizen input regarding the Tuscaloosa Forward Generational Master Plan and the new mixed residential districts for areas impacted by the April 27 tornado, an open house was held at City Hall...

Media center offers place to record

Media center offers place to record

Judah Martin March 5, 2012

UA students don’t have to travel to Los Angeles or New York City to lay down tracks in a recording studio. Students can access a recording studio in the Sanford Media Center, located on the second floor...

Campaign violations undisclosed

Taylor Holland March 5, 2012

Amid an election season filled with allegations of campaign violations, the University of Alabama Elections Board has denied The Crimson White an open records request to obtain information regarding election...

VP candidates debate policy

Jordan Cissell March 5, 2012

The Student Government Association vice presidential debate was held last night in the Ferguson Center ballroom, sponsored by the Student Leadership Council and UA Chapter of the NAACP and moderated by...

Tryouts for Big Al mascot to begin in March

Tryouts for Big Al mascot to begin in March

Adrienne Burch March 1, 2012

The back of junior Justin Sullivan’s car contains a long, gray, tube-like structure that is clumsily draped over the back seat. Against it lies a massive head with large, oversized ears propped up against...

Medical program geared toward future rural doctors

Maura Bochte February 29, 2012

The Rural Medical Scholars Program, established at UA in 1996, offers students an opportunity to learn about rural practice in the medical field. The program is open to college seniors and graduate students...