UA in the News: May 27, 2014

Moundville program to showcase Alabama birds – UA’s Center for Advanced Public Safety reports data on Memorial Day traffic accidents – UA experts comment on impact of population declines on economic development, Common Core as a campaign issue – Governor asks UA for website for small businesses – Alabama Writers Hall of Fame expected to be housed at UA

UA Jazz Ensemble and Alabama Cavaliers Present Annual Reunion Concert

The University Jazz Ensemble and the Alabama Cavaliers are teaming up for a swinging good time at its annual reunion concert on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music concert hall.

UA in the News: May 24-26, 2014

UA Honors College students serve Perry County community – UA instructor wins first place in Alabama Media Professional competition – UA experts comment on California mass murderer, factors in human empathy and Julian Assange’s possible asylum in Brazil – UA-housed Center for the Book helps create Writers Hall of Fame – UA Library honors Kate Ragsdale with miniature book collection – and more…

Health Corner: Body Mass Index

Health Corner: Body Mass Index

Sheena Gregg Quizon explains body mass index and why it is important.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA engineering students win NASA robotic-mining contest – Boys State to meet on campus – UA start-up company ready to serve construction industry – UA experts offer tips on preparing for college, when women should get Pap smears – Events include opera workshop performance, birding program at Moundville Archaeological Park

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

UA in the News: May 23, 2014

Vikki Vandiver named dean of UA School of Social Work

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.