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National Science Foundation: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.  The applications for this experience are being accepted and deadlines are rapidly approaching.  Find more information here: https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp

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Want credit for your internship?

Here at the University of Alabama we offer great internship recourses for students to explore! At some point in your college career you will do an internship and wonder what the next step is. One of the options you should consider is GS 491. This is a course you can take that will allow you to receive credit for your internship experiences. As you prepare for your internship, here are some important requirements for the course that you should consider.   […]

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2017-2018 Parker Adams Registration Available Soon!

The Parker-Adams Program in Harris Hall is a living-learning community designed to integrate classroom and residential experiences. Essentially, students study and live in an environment that focuses primarily on academic achievement but also encourages leadership, service learning, and engagement in both the University and Tuscaloosa communities. Students in this program become knowledgeable about campus resources, participate in campus events, and develop successful academic competencies.  Students not only get more academic knowledge but also gain self-knowledge as we help them to be the best […]

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Advocacy Corps

The Advocacy Corps is a 9 month-long program starting in September 2017 which young adults between the ages of 19-30 get paid to organize their local community around federal legislation. This year’s class will be working on climate change legislation and will have the opportunity to work with FCNL staff to lobby their members of Congress. Applicants will also attend a 10 day-long training in August called the Washington Summer Intensive in Washington, DC. Organizers will receive a $3,000 upon […]

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What’s a History Major Going to do?

As a freshman, I’ve had extraordinary opportunities in the history department at UA. After presenting a proposal to my professor and Dr. Mixson in the fall of 2016, the head of our department, I received a guarantee of full departmental backing for my research. In the spring semester of 2017, I’ve researched lynchings and memory in the American South with Dr. Giggie’s HY 300 course. Within that course, I’ve had the opportunity to visit Montgomery and learn more about the […]

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University of Oregon PE & Rec Summer Internship Program

The University of Oregon PE & Rec summer internship program will engage and develop undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate school and/or a career in University Recreation. Interns will be immersed in a dynamic, challenging environment where they will have opportunities to explore and work in the areas of facilities management, programming, and planning. Teams of interns will be assigned projects to examine, draw conclusions and present findings. Internship dates: June 19 – July 21, 2017 Eligibility criteria: Applicants must be at […]

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