Two UA Professors Selected for Research Leadership Roles

Two University of Alabama professors will soon add research leadership responsibilities to their campus roles.

UA in the News: Jan. 23, 2015

UA students to pitch business at Alabama Launchpad competition – SAS to donate software to UA analytics lab – UA experts comment on earthquake, unemployment rate – Druid City Garden Project, with UA class partners, seeks new schools – UA ranked third most efficient university – and more…

Best-selling Author to Deliver Dinoff Lecture at UA

Dr. Steven C. Hayes, professor and director of clinical training at the University of Nevada, will deliver the 2014 Michael Dinoff Memorial Lecture Jan. 30 at The University of Alabama.

UA’s Program in Sports Communication Will Host SEC Network Speaker

Ben May will discuss his role as senior director of sports management for the network.

UA Social Work to Host Drug-Use, Addiction Symposium

The Phi Alpha Honor Society of The University of Alabama School of Social Work will host a symposium titled “What’s the Problem? A Dialogue about Drugs” Friday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. in Room 223 of Little Hall on the UA campus.

UA in the News: Jan. 22, 2015

UA library school donates books to Black Belt schools – UA experts comment on proposal to make community college free, ways companies influence you, how Charlie Brown relates to Charlie Hebdo – UA students comment on State of the Union address – State senator speaks to students – Birmingham Art Music Alliance presents concert – and more…

UA Announces SAS as Software Provider for Business Analytics Lab

The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, a leader in business analytics education, announced an agreement today with SAS, the leader in business analytics software.

UA in the News: Jan. 21, 2015

UA expert comments on President Obama’s plan for free tuition to community colleges – UA prof’s research shows campfires aid blood pressure – Engineering prof also a musician – Visits to University Rec Center increase – UA student speaks at MLK Unity Day event – and more…

Hough Named Assistant Director of UA’s Technology Transfer Office

Dr. Whitney L. Hough, a venture development associate in The University of Alabama’s Office for Technology Transfer, has been named the office’s assistant director.

UA UnlockED Offers Forum on Race in Public Schools With Noted Journalist

UA UnlockED, a student-run organization at The University of Alabama, will offer a forum titled “Confronting Reality: Race in our Public Schools,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in room 1093 of Shelby Hall.