UA Student Chosen for National Electrical Engineering Award

A student studying electrical engineering at The University of Alabama was one of seven students in North America selected for a national scholarship.

UA’s Moundville Kicks Off its Saturday in the Park Programs

“Saturday in the Park,” a series of programs running during the warmer months at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park, kicks off Feb. 22.

UA Social Work Celebrates African-American Heritage Month with Colloquium, Film Screenings

In observance of African-American History Month, The University of Alabama School of Social Work will host a pair of noted female civil rights activists.

UA Matters: Energy Savings in the Kitchen

Because the kitchen contains many large and small appliances that are used daily, the kitchen is a good area to reduce energy. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey shares some simple ways to help cut costs of energy and water. Dishwashers use an average of 15 gallons of hot water per load, plus electricity needed

UA in the News: Feb. 7, 2014

New academic building planned at UA – Exhibit on history of slavery at UA opens – UA theatre department presents ‘Blood Wedding’ – UA hosts photo exhibit – Students compete for Miss University of Alabama crown – UA expert comments on global warming

Alabama Law Review to Host New York Times vs. Sullivan Symposium

The Alabama Law Review will host a symposium to mark the 50th anniversary of New York Times vs. Sullivan on Feb. 28 at The University of Alabama School of Law.

UA Presents Sport Management Lecture Series

The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences presents its 2014 Distinguished Lectures in Sport Management beginning Feb. 12.

UA Museum Celebrates Darwin Day

The community is invited to Darwin Day from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA Adds Architectural, Environmental Engineering Degrees

The University of Alabama College of Engineering will offer two new degrees in architectural engineering and environmental engineering, beginning this fall, to meet the growing opportunities for engineers with those specialties.

UA in the News: Feb. 6, 2014

UA research finds links between drinking patterns, alcohol cues – UA celebrates Black History Month – Exhibit on Slavery Opens – UA analysts comment on halting of tobacco sales, art therapy … and more …