UA Education Professor Named University Distinguished Research Professor

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has named Dr. Stephen Thoma, professor of educational psychology at The University of Alabama, a University Distinguished Research Professor.

UA Astronomers’ Work Begins where Alice in Wonderland Meets Einstein

Research results from the “Cheshire Cat” group of galaxies show how manifestations of Einstein’s 100-year-old theory can lead to new discoveries today. The research was co-authored by University of Alabama astronomers.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Astronomer works where Alice in Wonderland meets Albert Einstein — UA physicists receive recognition – Thoma named ‘University Research Professor’ — Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – Is Thanksgiving turkey making you tired? — Holiday shopping – CISA bill a good first step, but ambiguity must be addressed — Experts offer tips on stocking first-aid kits

UA Wraps Up 2015 ‘Beat Auburn Beat Hunger’ Food Drive

The University of Alabama finished the 2015 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive by collecting 116,370 pounds of food.

UA Physicists Share in Breakthrough Prize for Neutrino Research

A team of University of Alabama physicists has received recognition for making key contributions to a landmark study of neutrinos that won the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics recently in California.

UA Announces Next Steps in Diversity Initiative

University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell announced today that he has directed the University’s Strategic Planning Council to include the addition of a central diversity officer and the development of a new diversity plan as part of its work.

UA’s Veteran, Military Affairs Offers Emergency Scholarships

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at The University of Alabama now is offering emergency scholarships for veterans.

UA Student News for Nov. 17, 2015

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/category/ua-student-news/ to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. Submit your news at http://uanews.ua.edu/submit-student. DEADLINES Premier Awards applications, Nov. 20 Beyond Bama alternative break for winter (Greensboro, Alabama) applications, Nov. 24 Higher Education Administration program open house registration, Nov. 30 Beyond Bama alternative break for

Heart Touch Program

Heart Touch Program

The Heart Touch Program is an initiative started by University of Alabama student Fan Yang, a native of China. Yang is a PhD student in social work at UA, who noticed a cultural disconnect between international students and the American elementary students they were teaching. She started Heart Touch, a Chinese and Japanese cultural enrichment

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s Fashion For Life features senior apparel design collections – The fast and the scholarly – International Education Week slated for Nov. 16 to 20 — UA researcher hopes to change health outcomes – Thoma named ‘University Research Professor’ — Social Work to begin veterans’ needs assessment – Building taller, sturdier wood buildings – Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – CISA bill a good first step, but ambiguity must be addressed — Is Thanksgiving turkey making you tired? — Holiday shopping – Experts offer tips on stocking first-aid kits and avoiding colds, flu