The University of Alabama has become one of the newest partners of Hathitrust, a partnership of major academic and research libraries collaborating in a digital library initiative to preserve and provide access to the published record in digital form.
Today, nearly 25 years after the pioneering idea of detecting neutrinos in ice, the IceCube Collaboration, including University of Alabama researchers, announces the observation of 28 very high-energy particle events that constitute the first solid evidence for astrophysical neutrinos from cosmic accelerators.
The University of Alabama Circle K student organization will host its annual Luminaries on the Quad event from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. During this community service leadership project, Circle K members arrange thousands of luminary candles on the Quad between Denny Chimes and Gorgas Library and along University Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public.
UA receives $2.2 million grant to improve Head Start curriculum – Students plan flash mob to raise awareness of secondhand smoke dangers – Balloon musician to perform at UA – UA study looks at ‘imposter fears’ – UA expert comments on legal case – and more…
For the second straight year, The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter has won the national College Duck Tape challenge, in addition to other national awards.
A new lecture series to honor a University of Alabama emeritus professor aims to present high visibility topics in the fields of metallurgical and materials engineering and design to students and the public.
A University of Alabama physician addressed why family physicians have stopped providing maternity care and offered suggestions on how to alleviate the problem in a recent report.
Tuscaloosa mayor speaks at UA town hall – Flash mob among Great American Smokeout events – Historic doors on display – Speaker inspires STEM students – UA student blogs about working out – UA hosts avant-garde performer – and more…
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. TODAY “The Internship,” 7-9 p.m., Ferguson Center Theater THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Sigma Delta Tau information table, Nov. 20-21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ferguson Center second floor Exhibition
More than 500 Head Start pre-schoolers across nine West Alabama counties and their families will directly benefit from a $2.2 million grant awarded to a group of University of Alabama faculty members.