Media Advisory: UA’s Winter Commencement Exercises

Tim Sutton’s search for a major started at “undecided.” He then tried physics, electrical engineering and computer science. “Turns out, I wasn’t very good at any of those,” said Sutton. Sutton, of Cullman, eventually found his way to the College of Communication and Information Sciences, where he found his niche in telecommunication and film.

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 14 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Matters: Easy Holiday Traditions to Start With the Family

Traditions are beliefs, customs or practices that you do again and again to signify a specific purpose. The University of Alabama’s Kelly Avery shares a few simple traditions families can start this holiday season.

UA In the News: Dec. 5, 2013

UA students film zombie comedy – UA report looks at community college budgets – UA experts comment on college credit transfer program, value in airing Newtown 911 tapes, holiday driving safety – Hilaritas set for Dec. 7, 9 – Gallery to exhibit inkjets prints – and more….

Retired UA Professor Receives Honor from Petroleum Geologists

Dr. Ernest A. Mancini, professor emeritus of geological sciences and retired distinguished research professor in petroleum geology and stratigraphy at The University of Alabama, is the 2014 recipient of the Sidney Powers Memorial Award from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.

UA Chemistry Professor’s Research Recognized in Top Two Percent by National Journal

Dr. Laura Busenlehner, assistant professor of chemistry at The University of Alabama, has received “Paper of the Week” recognition by the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a top journal in her field.

UA In the News: Dec. 4, 2013

UA biologist studies python’s genome – UA engineers’ research could lead to more reliable renewable energy systems – UA expert comments on holiday traffic dangers – Professors awarded grant to expand Head Start – ‘Collaborama’ to showcase student writers, dancers, artists’ work – UA classes film zombie comedy – Greenhouse provides space for research – and more…

UA Co-Sponsors Exhibit at Greensboro History Museum

The University of Alabama’s Honors College is co-sponsoring the opening of an exhibit at the Safe House Black History Museum at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at 2401 Davis St. in Greensboro.

Heartbeat-Like Signals from Supermassive Black Hole Provide Insight to UA Astronomers

Rare heartbeat-like pulsations detected from a supermassive black hole may grant scientists better insight into these exotic objects, according to two University of Alabama astronomers who co-authored a recent scientific article on the discovery.

UA in the News: Dec. 3, 2013

UA engineers receive patent for renewable energy conversion algorithm – UA biologist studies python’s genome – UA expert comments on holiday driving danger – UA researchers contribute to IceCube Collaboration report on neutrinos – UA prof involved in Scottsboro Boys’ pardon – and more…