UA In the News: Dec. 17, 2014

Rise School director honored for 40 years of service – UA expert comments on China’s Great Green Wall of trees – UA researcher finds a fire can relieve stress – UA prof’s book on Made In Alabama’s holiday gift guide – UA traffic study cited

UA President Judy Bonner Announces Plans to Leave Presidency

UA President Judy Bonner announced her resignation in a letter to the campus community today.

UA’s Ed Policy Center to Study Return on Investment of State’s Universities

Dr. Stephen Katsinas and The University of Alabama Education Policy Center have been commissioned by the Higher Education Partnership of Alabama to study the per-dollar return on the state’s investment in their public universities and what they contribute to their respective regions and local labor markets.

UA In the News: Dec. 16, 2014

Army veteran, 60, graduates from UA – National Water Center, located at UA, receives funding – UA researcher shows positive impact of watching crackling fire – UA expert comments on impact of winter weather advisories – Rick Bragg inducted into Alabama Writers Hall of Fame – and more…

UA StartUp Finishes Second at International Innovation Conference

A University of Alabama-based startup company that specializes in biodegradable medical implants recently placed second at the International Innovation in Materials Science Competition in Boston, Mass.

UA Biology Students Donate Toys in Tuscaloosa

More than 750 University of Alabama students in biology classes donated more than 5,100 toys to families in need in the Tuscaloosa area.

UA in the News: Dec. 13-15, 2014

More than 2,000 graduates receive degrees at UA’s winter commencement – UA Press holds holiday book sale – Nick’s Kids Foundation pays tribute to teachers – UA prof leads computer coding workshops for teachers – UA prof among first writers selected for Alabama Writers Hall of Fame – UA expert comments on recovery for victim of sexual abuse

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Watch for Educated Guesses – Student sponsors day at Soup Bowl – Lower blood pressure readings documented with fireside relaxation – UA professor selected for Writers Hall of Fame – UA experts offer tips on tracing your genealogy, impact of early education, types of food needed at food banks and protective tips while shopping online.

An Extra Edge: Simulation, UA Help Automakers Save

An Extra Edge: Simulation, UA Help Automakers Save

Two engineering professors are working with industry to solve key issues in automotive manufacturing, using computers to save the companies time and money.

UA Matters: Unearthing Your Family Roots

The University of Alabama’s Mary Bess Paluzzi offers these simple steps to help you begin building your family history.