UA in the News: August 5, 2009

UA offers downloadable video, audio through Apple’s iTunes – Nick’s Kids gives $300,000 to charities — UA tests alert system – UA faculty and staff comment on Kindle books, the Sotomayor hearings, Jefferson County’s funding woes, and banking issues

UA in the News: August 4, 2009

UA partners on new child safety seat – UA’s new virtual tour – UA professor comments on school counselor education

A Search Renewed: De Soto, Tascalusa Battle Site Remains Elusive

A Search Renewed: De Soto, Tascalusa Battle Site Remains Elusive

Almost 500 years after Hernando De Soto explored the Americas, University of Alabama researchers are reinvigorating efforts to break one of many links between fruitless searches and the Spanish conquistador.

Maternal Stress Plays Critical Role in Whether Child’s Conduct Problems Continue, According to UA Researcher

Many children’s behavior problems fade prior to adolescence, while others do not. What differentiates these two groups? Oftentimes, it’s the moms’ prenatal anxiety.

UA in the News: August 1-3, 2009

UA Helps Parents with New “Read Tween The Lines” Web site – UA faculty and staff comment on new federal financial aid applications, social media, Alabama’s auto industry, new homebuyer tax credit – UA faculty honors – and more…

UA to Hold Summer Commencement Ceremonies Aug. 8

The University of Alabama’s summer commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA in the News: July 31, 2009

UA offers online help for ‘tweens’ – UA faculty and staff comment on applying for financial aid, unemployment rates in Tuscaloosa, and tips for college freshmen – UA events and more…

UA in the News: July 30, 2009

UA survey on Alabama’s economic outlook – UA professor discusses dangers of tanning beds – UA participates in program that aids minorities in obtaining Ph.D.s — Optimism in Mobile, Alabama – Lecture on UA’s green building practices today

UA Journalism Professor Receives Krieghbaum Under-40 Award

Dr. Kim Bissell, Southern Progress Corporation Endowed Professor in Magazine Journalism in The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences, has been selected for the 2009 Krieghbaum Under-40 Award.

UA in the News: July 29, 2009

UA journalism class analyzes CNN’s “Black in America” coverage — UA faculty comment on “Back to School” issues facing middle schoolers, and body image impact on persuasion