Contrary to popular notions, people at the high end of the autism spectrum disorder continuum suffer most from an inability to model “self” rather than impaired ability to respond to others, said researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Alabama in a report appearing in the journal Neuron.
Former UA football players on NBC’s “Biggest Loser” — UA’s Cuba Initiative leaders expect little change with Castro stepping down – UA trustees join Auburn in budget battle – “Inner Fish” author to speak at UA – and more…
DATES TO REMEMBER Feb. 19 Moody Music Lot will be closed Hunger and Homelessness Week underway Dance Alabama! opens Feb. 22 College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors applications due at 4 p.m. Feb. 25 Presentation on Wallace Rayfield, Alabama’s pioneer black architect Throughout February African-American Heritage Month Events STUDENT AFFAIRS • Moody Music Lot to
Marketing icon Morris Mayer dies – UA hosts “Hunger and Homelessness Week” – Academic all-star recognized – Expert commentary
On Friday, Feb. 29, The Alabama Wind Ensemble and The University of Alabama Singers will offer the newly commissioned composition “Enterprise” to the people of the southeast Alabama town on the first anniversary of the tornado that destroyed Enterprise High School and killed eight students.
The University of Alabama Career Center will be hosting a dinner reception with Derica Rice, senior vice president and CFO of Eli Lilly and Co., on Wednesday, Feb.27 at 7 p.m. in the Alabama Museum of Natural History located in Smith Hall.
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center is under the direction of two new leaders this academic year with Dr. Beverly Hawk named director and Brice Miller as assistant director.
Beloved professor Morris Mayer dies at age 82 – UA research could offer hope for families dealing with autism – UA leads national academic competition – College of Education enrollment increases – UA events – and more…
UA again leads All-USA Academic Team – UA helps devise test for autism – Inscribed books by Helen Keller on display – and more…
A key Alzheimer’s disease study group, co-chaired by former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey, is tapping the expertise of a University of Alabama researcher to brief its members on caregiver support.