UA in the News: April 30, 2014
Family, friends, teammates remember UA swimmer John Servati – UA expert comments on Gulf oil spill – UA, Institute of Real Estate Management to collaborate
Small Changes Could Save Structures, Lives During Tornadoes, Reports UA-Involved Study
Surviving a tornado in a wood-frame residential home is enhanced by an intact roof and standing walls, but light-weight garage doors can be the weak link to allowing high winds and pressure changes into a home that can lead to the removal of the roof and collapsed walls, according to a study of damage left behind by a powerful tornado in Moore, Okla., in 2013 by researchers at The University of Alabama and other institutions.
UA’s College of Arts and Sciences Selects Ambassadors
The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences has announced its student Ambassadors for the 2014-15 academic year.
UA’s Interim Classes Explore Detection, Games, Forests, Weaving
Professors at The University of Alabama are offering a number of thought-provoking, unusual and challenging classes during UA’s May Interim session from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 23. Classes range from the Science and Anthropology of Detection to Introduction to Weaving.
UA in the News: April 29, 2014
More than 4,400 students to receive degrees at UA’s spring commencement ceremonies – UA offers summer program for gifted K-8 students
Media Advisory: UA’s Spring Commencement Exercises
The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises May 2-3 at Coleman Coliseum.
UA in the News: April 26-28, 2014
UA students picked for car design competition – WVUA moves to new media center – UA students remember 2011 tornado with documentary, website, podcast – Students named Hollings Scholars – Honors – and more…
UA Selected for National Vehicle Contest
Students from several disciplines across The University of Alabama will compete nationally over the next four years to design an advanced, energy-efficient vehicle. The contest, called EcoCAR 3, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Co.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: UA celebrates spring commencement May 2-3 – UA students receive Truman, Goldwater, Hollings Scholarships – Professor’s new book details how chemical dumping affects Anniston – Students compete in national vehicle design contest – UA experts comment on NBA owner’s comments, ways to get children to eat vegetables, high school graduation gift ideas – Rural Health Conference focuses on early childhood health
Student Art Work on Display at UA’s Museum of Natural History
The Alabama Museum of Natural History recently began displaying images of creatures from the Dinosaur Age rendered by a University of Alabama senior.