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
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.
UA Alumni among Social Work Hall of Fame Honorees
The University of Alabama School of Social Work will induct three new members into its Hall of Fame Oct. 2.
Former SEC Commissioner Mike Slive to speak at UA
Former Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in Graves Hall 118 on The University of Alabama campus. The talk is free and open to the public. Slive will discuss his tenure as SEC commissioner, specifically addressing the evolving role of the media during his time.
UA Research Finds Similar Neural Reactions among Drinkers, Abstainers
College students who are light alcohol drinkers or abstainers react the same when they see alcohol as those who drink regularly or binge drink, according to a researcher at The University of Alabama.