UA Research Seeks to Reduce Literacy Barriers in Treating, Managing Pain

The University of Alabama has been approved for a $1.27 million research award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to study different psychosocial treatments for the management of chronic pain.

UA Professor Merges Mexican, Alabaman Symbols on Quest for Distinctive Paper

A piece of handmade and hand-cut paper, made from the bark of a Tuscaloosa paper mulberry tree, unites through art the symbolic protector of a remote Mexican village with Big Al, thanks to an intrepid University of Alabama professor’s creative research.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA, VA partner to meet needs of rural veterans – Psychology department receives $1.27 million grant for pain research – UA researchers awarded NIH grant – Honors Week activities planned April 1-9 – Engineering students prepare for robotics competition – All-City Orchestra debuts on campus – Southern Living editor to speak – ESPN anchor to headline sports communication research symposium

UA in the News: March 15, 2013

UA graduate programs ranked among best – Sky viewing to focus on Pan-STARRS comet – Reporter, author speaks about Civil Rights Movement – ‘Migration’ exhibit on display at Paul R. Jones Gallery – UA Program in Sports Communication hosts first symposium – UA law prof comments on taxing financial transactions – and more…

2013 Honors Week Events at UA Highlight Scholarship, Leadership

The University of Alabama will recognize the achievement of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week activities on campus from Monday, April 1, to Tuesday, April 9. The Tapping on the Mound ceremony, a tradition since the early 1900s, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, on the Mound at the west side of the UA Quad (rain location will be Moody Music Building Concert Hall).

UA’s Honors College Selects University Fellows for Freshman Class

The University Fellows Experience, housed in the Honors College at The University of Alabama, has selected 37 prospective freshmen members.

UA in the News: March 14, 2013

UA programs ranked among U.S. News’ “Best Graduate Schools” – SGA officers elected – Baker named head of aerospace engineering department – ‘The Help’ actor to speak to film students – Faculty, students use new 3-D printers – Sky viewing focuses on Pan-STARRS comet – UA to screen 1963 documentary – Visiting writers program hosts authors – UA experts comment on Alabama Accountability Act, retirement age, taxing financial transactions – and more…

ESPN Anchor to Headline UA’s First Sports Communication Symposium

The Alabama Program in Sports Communication at The University of Alabama will host its inaugural research event, which will involve students, faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines across campus.

UA’s Forensic Council Members to Showcase Speaking Skills

The University of Alabama speech and debate team will hold four showcases this week to prepare for its national tournament in April.

UA in the News: March 13, 2013

Wade honored as UA’s first black faculty member – UA hosts Alabama Technology Student Association conference – UA School of Law ranked 21st nationally – UA music students win scholarships in competition – UA to host comet viewing – Town hall focuses on mental health system – College of Communication holds diversity seminar – UA events celebrate first generation students – Experts comment on economic impact of government furloughs, what drives mass murderers – and more…