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This week at The University of Alabama: Researcher sees leadership do’s and don’ts within toy characters – UA Launches new website – Annual faculty prediction package released – Honors College expands education outreach – Experts offer tips on improving sleep quality, stocking stuffers for children

Redesigned UA Website Unveiled

The University of Alabama launched its new website today.

Transformers Toys Provide Key Character Lessons, UA Researcher Says

Parents looking for holiday gifts that instill character should check out the Transformer toys and DVDs, a University of Alabama researcher says.

Alabama Historian to Receive UA’s 2016 Cason Award

The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences, along with the journalism department, has named award-winning author Dr. Harvey Jackson III winner of the 2016 Clarence Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing.

South African Artist Headlines 2016 Realizing the Dream Events at UA

Award-winning South African artist Jonathan Butler will be the featured performer for the 2016 Realizing the Dream Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Moody Music Concert Hall on the UA campus.

UA Holds Development Symposium for Women in STEM Areas

The University of Alabama’s Women in STEM initiative will host Building an Impact, its fourth annual symposium, on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23, on campus. Building an Impact is designed to provide an opportunity for researchers, academics and industry members from the Southeast to learn and share how to build leadership and career development skills for college women in STEM and to discuss ways to further increase the number of women in STEM initiatives.

PNC Foundation Supports UA Students, Early Childhood Education

The PNC Foundation has awarded grants totaling $45,000 to The University of Alabama to support both early childhood education in the state and UA students.

UA Students Receive Scholarships from Alabama Road Builders Association

Two students in The University of Alabama College of Engineering were selected to receive awards from the Alabama Road Builders Association.

UA Exceeds its United Way Campaign Goal

The University of Alabama has again exceeded its United Way campaign goal, pledging nearly $398,000 for the 2015 campaign.

Using the Future to Understand the Past

Using the Future to Understand the Past

From 3D imaging and printing to ground penetrating radar and photogrammetry, UA archaeologists and researchers recognize the importance of using these tools of the future to better understand the past.