UA in the News: Nov. 13, 2015

Research strives for taller, sturdier buildings – Study shows it’s dangerous time for young drivers – Students prepare for fashion show – Center of Economic Development promotes tourism – Law professor discusses free speech issues – Law professor analyzes legal system’s approach to juveniles … and more …

UA in the News: Nov. 12, 2015

UA researchers seek to build taller, sturdier buildings – Theatre, dance produce “Young Frankenstein” – Research on fireplaces reducing blood pressure cited – School of Medicine researcher publishes paper on college mental health services and ”sentinel event” – Students seek to send veterans on Honor Flight – UA school bus seat belt study cited — Law professor comments on legal system’s approach to juvenile offenders – Students celebrate Veteran’s Day … and more …

UA in the News: Nov. 11, 2015

Social work professor discusses why Tuscaloosa is tops for veterans – Student groups honor veterans – School of Medicine researcher publishes paper on college mental health services and ”sentinel event” — UA school bus seat belt study referenced

UA International Education Week Highlights Global Educational Opportunities

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Capstone International Center is sponsoring International Education Week from Monday, Nov. 16, to Friday, Nov. 20, to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The initiative, which is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, is designed to

UA Offers Three Minute Thesis Competition

The University of Alabama Graduate School will host the third annual Three Minute Thesis competition, which challenges graduate students to demonstrate their research and presentation skills concisely for cash prizes and travel grants.

UA Honors College Students to Perform Service Projects in Marion

About 35 students and 10 student leaders from The University of Alabama’s Honors College will perform hands-on service projects in downtown Marion from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 14. Projects include painting and gardening as well as general maintenance. Once the students finish their work, the student leaders will lead discussion about the day’s events in small groups.

UA’s Fashion For Life Features Senior Apparel Design Collections

University of Alabama apparel design students will have an opportunity to showcase their talent during the sixth annual Fashion for Life, which is slated for Nov. 22.

UA Names Director of Undergraduate Advising, Student Success

The University of Alabama Office for Academic Affairs has appointed Adam A. Smith as the director of undergraduate academic advising and student success.

UA in the News: Nov. 10, 2015

UA unveils painting – School bus seat belt study cited – Tuscaloosa top spot for veterans – Basowitz lecture scheduled – C&IS receives diversity award … and more …

UA Professors to Begin Veterans Needs Study in South Alabama

The University of Alabama School of Social Work has partnered with The Community Foundation of South Alabama (CFSA) to assess the needs of military veterans in the southern region of the state.