Bomar Named Executive Director of UA Museums

Dr. William Bomar was recently appointed to executive director of The University of Alabama Museums.

UA in the News: June 5, 2014

UA doctoral student named Tillman Military Scholar – UA team wins NASA robotics competition – UA student rocketry team competes in Utah – Sen. Shelby announces funding for National Water Center located at UA – and more…

UA in the News: June 4, 2014

Two new deans appointed – Campus construction continues – UA start-up company opens for business – Camp Cash teaches financial skills to children – UA expert comments on gubernatorial race – UA golf team wins repeat championship

UA in the News: June 3, 2014

UA prof patents controller for power converters – UA College of Engineering listed among diplomas with highest pay – UA football recruit eager to major in engineering – UA expert comments on new EPA rules – and more…

UA in the News: May 31-June 2, 2014

UA student team wins NASA Robotic Mining contest – UA engineering prof develops second patent for carbon-capture technology – Boys State convenes at UA – UA experts comment on Alabama candidates’ focus on Obama, endangered species – UA ranked among best universities for social engagement – and more…

UA Doctoral Student Named Tillman Military Scholar

Michael A. LaRocca, a University of Alabama doctoral student in clinical psychology, is one of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses chosen as 2014 Tillman Military Scholars, a program of the Pat Tillman Foundation.

With Patented Technology, UA Professor Hopes to Improve Electronic Devices

Electronic devices could be made cheaper, smaller and more efficient by reducing the complexity of their internal method of converting and regulating energy, according to a patent by a University of Alabama engineering professor.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA engineering prof hopes to improve carbon-capture with patented technology – UA student team wins NASA robotic-mining contest – Boys State, Girls State meet at UA – Start-up company ready to serve construction industry – UA experts comment on EPA proposed rules for power plans to cut carbon emissions, how to take great vacation photos, why body mass index matters

UA Matters: How to Capture that Amazing Vacation through Photos

Your vacation is supposed to be fun, and you want your photos to reflect that, but sometimes getting the perfect picture can be harder than you anticipated. The University of Alabama’s Zachary Riggins offers a few tips that may help you get the shots you envisioned.