UA In the News: Aug. 29-31, 2015

UA prof’s research looks at reasons for mass shootings in U.S. – UA experts comment on leaving New Orleans after Katrina, relationship between Trump and Cruz, proposed development plan for Ghana – Lilly Ledbetter speaks on campus – Bill Nye to give Blount Undergraduate Initiative lecture – Greek organizations plan philanthropic events – and more…

UA’s Dance Program Ranked 15th in the Nation

A new ranking of college and university dance programs ranks The University of Alabama 15th in the nation among public and private universities.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Sports management, PR students to work at college football opener – UA researcher finds drinkers, abstainers react similarly to alcohol cues – UA’s secondary math ed program earns national recognition – Wetland flooding research takes new approach – UA professor comments on mass shootings – Experts offer tips on watching weight during tailgating season, planning a wedding on a tight budget

“Year of Utopia” Kicks Off at UA

The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate the 500th anniversary of Thomas More’s book “Utopia,” which told the tale of an ideal island of the same name, with a yearlong series of events that will include themed lectures and courses.

Bill Nye the “Science Guy” to Speak at UA

Bill Nye, a popular scientist, engineer, author, inventor and comedian, will speak at The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Concert Hall Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

UA Matters: Watching your Weight while Enjoying a Football Tailgate

Football season is a time for friends, family, football and, maybe most importantly, food. However, this popular season may be troublesome for those trying to watch their weight while participating in food and drink-focused tailgates. Here are my top tips for making good choices at a football tailgate gathering. Do NOT show up to the

UA in the News: Aug. 28, 2015

Bill Nye to speak at UA – UA researcher finds similar neural reactions among drinkers, abstainers – UA experts comment on mass shootings, Cruz and Trump teaming up to host rally

UA in the News: Aug. 27, 2015

UA researcher analyses link between gun ownership rate and mass shootings – UA experts comment on journalist shootings – UA prof studies reactions to alcohol cues – UA doctor comments on rural health care funding – UMC opens Northport location – Bama Dining cuts ribbon on Greens to Go location – UA students’ documentary on the Coast Guard’s response to Katrina airs – and more…

Late Night at the Ferg: ONYX ’15

Late Night at the Ferg: ONYX ’15

As part of UA’s 2015 Week of Welcome, students took part in Onyx ’15, an event that showcased cultural and Greek organizations, and featured a fashion show, Step show and performance by the Afro-American Gospel Choir.

UA Research Reveals U.S. Has Disproportionate Amount of World’s Mass Shootings

A country’s civilian gun ownership rate is the strongest predictor of its rate of public mass shootings, a correlation that is reflected in the United States’ disproportionate percentage of public mass shootings relative to its population, according to new research at The University of Alabama.