UA in the News: Oct. 24-26, 2015

Astronomer co-authors paper on black hole – Researcher studies fossilized fragments of dinosaur eggshells – Economist discusses tax measures for school support – Criminal justice professor quoted on study of mass shootings – Realizing the Dream lecture – Geographer discusses hurricane – Researchers synthesize chemicals from wood-based sources … and more …

UA Conference Explores Holography and Universe After the Big Bang

An international research workshop and “summer school” on the wide field of holography will run through Friday, Oct. 30, on The University of Alabama campus.

Attorney Chosen as ‘Realizing the Dream’ Lecturer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Attorney and author Bryan Stevenson will deliver the 2015-2016 Realizing the Dream Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Embassy Suites Hotel. This year’s program, which is hosted by Stillman College, is open to the public. Stevenson, a native of Milton, Delaware, is founder and executive director of the Equal

UA Trick or Treat on Sorority Row Canceled

Because of predictions of rain for Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association is canceling Trick or Treat on Sorority Row on Monday night. The event will not be rescheduled.

UA Matters: Ordering Healthier Options at Restaurants

The University of Alabama’s Sheena Quizon Gregg offers a few strategies for ordering healthier restaurant options to accommodate your dietary restrictions.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Crossing Points to help 10 more students via $2.5 million grant – Student’s composition to be performed at Carnegie Hall – Astronomers gain insight into black holes – Sorority Row hosts Trick-or-Treat – Ghost tour provides Halloween Fun – UA experts offer safe trick or treating tips, ways to eat healthier at restaurants

UA in the News: Oct. 23, 2015

Law professor comments on shift in Department of Justice – Political commentator discusses dispute over voter IDs – Law professor reacts to criticism of EPA – Student writes of college experiences – Wheelchair tennis wins title – Speaker discusses sexual assault awareness … and more …

Dr. Stuart Bell delivers the 2015 Fall Faculty/Staff Address

Dr. Stuart Bell delivers the 2015 Fall Faculty/Staff Address

On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, UA President, Dr. Stuart Bell, spoke to faculty and staff at the Fall Faculty/Staff Meeting.

UA Music Student’s Composition to be Performed at Carnegie Hall

A composition by Tyler Grant, a student in The University of Alabama’s School of Music, has been selected to be showcased at Carnegie Hall in New York City in April. “Panoramic Landscapes” will be performed by the Scarsdale, New York, High School wind ensemble under the direction of Jason Noble. It is Grant’s first work to be played at Carnegie Hall.

Crowe-White Receives CHES Research Award

Dr. Kristi Crowe-White, assistant professor in The University of Alabama’s College of Human and Environmental Sciences, has been selected as the 2015 recipient of the HES Leadership Board Excellence in Scholarly Research Award.