UA Matters: College Prep Tips for High-School Freshmen

Whether you’re an incoming high-school freshman or senior, there are a multitude of things you can do to prepare for college. The University of Alabama’s admissions office offers a few suggestions on how students can better plan for their college futures. Freshmen: As you are preparing your four-year plan with your counselor, include classes to

ExxonMobil Foundation Presents UA With Matching Donations Check

The ExxonMobil Foundation recently gave more than $52,000 to The University of Alabama.

Google Grant Helps UA Professor Offer Online Training to Teachers Nationwide

Dr. Jeff Gray, professor of computer science at The University of Alabama, will lead a free, online course this summer to train high-school teachers in a new computer-science course and future College Board AP exam.

UA Health Corner: Pap Smears

UA Health Corner: Pap Smears

Dr. Kristie Graettinger discusses why women should have a Pap smear and how often they should have the screening done.

Vandiver Named Dean of UA School of Social Work

Dr. Vikki Vandiver has been named dean of The University of Alabama School of Social Work, said Dr. Joe Benson, UA’s interim provost.

Scientists Demonstrate Improved Catalyst Control, Energy Savings Could Result

Inspired by how enzymes work in nature’s biological processes, researchers have demonstrated a way to improve control of synthetic catalysts, according to a paper co-authored by a University of Alabama computational chemist.

Alabama’s Native Birds Focus of UA’s Moundville Park Program

The West Alabama community is invited to learn about Alabama’s native bird population during the May 31 Saturday in the Park program at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park.

Druid City Opera Workshop Set for May 29

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre is hitting the high notes—and the low ones, too—when it hosts the fifth annual performance of the Druid City Opera Workshop Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in Bryant-Jordan Hall on UA’s campus.

UA Student News for May 19, 2014

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS Law enforcement officers will conduct multiple training sessions in and around Palmer Hall May 20-22. Loud noises, including flash bangs, simulated gunfire and reports from training weapons, may be heard in the area during the

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Photography exhibit opens in the Black Belt – UA start-up company ready to serve construction industry – Interim classes continue through May 23 – Engineering prof receives NSF CAREER Award – UA expert offers advice for preparing children for a new school year