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The U.S. News and World Report's 2009 edition of its annual "Best Graduate Schools" publication ranked the UA School of Law and School of Social Work at their highest rankings ever. The law school is ranked 11th among public law schools and 32nd among all law schools in the nation, and the School of Social Work is ranked 28th among social work programs at public universities and 42nd when including both public and private institutions.… Post the First Comment

Highly-acclaimed and world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman has canceled his upcoming concert at the Moody Music Building as part of UA's Celebrity Series on Friday, April 12, due to an ongoing shoulder injury. Perlman also canceled a performance last month at the University of Missouri because of a shoulder injury, said Sarah Colwell, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Sciences.… 2 Comments

A recent survey indicates college students would support stronger regulation of credit card companies' marketing practices on campus. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group surveyed more than 1,500 students from 40 schools in 14 states for its "Campus Credit Card Trap Report.… Post the First Comment

Students ate, music played, friends chatted and members of Omega Psi Phi stepped. For the first time, the National Pan-Hellenic Council joined with the Alabama Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council for Greek Week, and the members of a traditionally black fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, entered the Greek Week Block Party cookout Sunday evening with a short step.… Post the First Comment

Files and boxes line the dark, wooden desk, and the plaques that once lined the walls sit in an unorganized pile waiting to be taken out. R.B. Walker leaves his position as SGA president carrying the awards from his wall but leaving behind the holes where they hung.… Post the First Comment

Tuscaloosa is "cool," according to the Sierra Club. Cities that have committed to stop global warming and signed the United States Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement are called "cool" cities. As part of the Cool Cities campaign, Tuscaloosa has implemented environmental initiatives to become cleaner and safer in the future.… Post the First Comment

Britney Mitchell, the 2007-08 SGA vice president for External Affairs, said she was able to complete her entire platform by December 2007. Mitchell, a senior majoring in public relations and political science, said she was proud of several accomplishments, including drawing the highest turnout for Higher Ed Day from the University ever, starting a campuswide recycling program, winning Beat Auburn/Beat Hunger for the first time in seven years and instituting the Crimson Watch program.… Post the First Comment

Crime Report March 30 • Public intoxication at 12:30 a.m. at Gallette's Bar • Public intoxication at 4:15 a.m. on Fraternity Lane • Possession of a controlled substance between 2:45 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Paul Bryant Drive • Public intoxication at 4 a.m. on Fraternity Lane • Unlawful breaking and entering of an automobile between 12 a.… Post the First Comment

Engineering entrepreneur to speak at UA Jim Neidhoefer, founder and chief executive officer of Aerotonomy, Inc., will speak with students at the Capstone Wednesday. Neidhoefer's presentation will continue the College of Engineering's Dean's Leadership Series, which brings prominent business leaders and engineering entrepreneurs to speak with students at the University.… Post the First Comment