UA Panel to Feature Noted Social Justice Researcher

Dr. Susan R. Rankin will deliver her lecture, “Stormy Weather: The Influence of Campus Climate on Building Inclusive Communities” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in Lloyd Hall, room 222, on The University of Alabama campus.

UA Researcher Finds Gender Gap in Olympic Coverage is Narrowing

A University of Alabama researcher was part of a team who found that, in the combined 18 nights of NBC’s Sochi Olympic broadcast, male athletes received the plurality of the network’s primetime coverage, but not nearly to the extent of past Winter Olympic analyses.

UA Matters: How to File Tax Return Extensions

As the April 15 filing deadline draws near, some taxpayers may be tempted to request an automatic extension of time to file their personal federal income tax returns. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Shane Stinson offers some key points to consider before requesting such an extension. Ways to request an extension: Individuals who are unable to

UA in the News: Feb. 21, 2014

UA theatre department stages ‘Picnic’ – Fraternity holds bone marrow donor drive to help alum’s daughter – UA research updates understanding of zinc oxide nanotechnology – UA prof’s research on search for Mabila cited – UA expert comments on Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp – Warren St. John speaks to journalism students – Flash Art fundraiser to benefit Rise – UA to host wheelchair basketball tournament – Director of Documenting Justice featured

UA Student Earns Exchange Student Award from U.S. State Department

The U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs honored University of Alabama student Aaron Brazelton with the International Exchange Alumni Award for February.

UA Sports Communication Symposium Set for Feb. 28

The Alabama Program in Sports Communication’s second annual symposium will be Feb. 28 at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: Feb. 20, 2014

UA grad, author of ‘The Help’ to speak on campus – UA students’ films premiere at International Documenting Justice program – UA researcher studies broadcast coverage of the Olympics – College of Engineering adds two degrees – UA experts comment on proposed abortion legislation, weather – UA president, vp for student affairs join students for lunch – and more…

UA’s Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Hosts Bone-Marrow Registration

The University of Alabama’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is sponsoring a “Be the Match on Campus” bone-marrow registration drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the fraternity house, 202 University Blvd. on campus.

State Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2014 Class in Ceremony at UA

The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted six individuals and honored a corporation during a ceremony Feb. 15 at Bryant Conference Center at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: Feb. 19, 2014

UA prof’s research says photos of alcohol can narrow attention – UA grad, author of ‘The Help’ to speak – ‘Unchaining Alabama’ slavery exhibit on display – Warren St. John to speak on journalism – Physics competition brings high school students to campus – UA grad student teaches creative writing in schools – UA student’s dog wins ‘Best of Breed’ – Events – and more…