UA Names Palan Dean of Culverhouse College of Commerce
Dr. Kay M. Palan, dean of Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University, has been named dean of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce.
UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park Reschedules Knap-in
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park’s 16th Annual Knap-In, previously slated for March 11-12, has been rescheduled due to forecasts of severe weather. The event is now scheduled for Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30.
UA Announces 2016 Premier Award Winners
Recipients of the 2015 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service at The University of Alabama – were announced at a recent presentation dinner.
UA, Aristotle University Collaborate to Celebrate Aristotle’s 2,400th Birthday
The University of Alabama, in collaboration with Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, is throwing Aristotle a weeklong birthday bash with events spanning March 21-25.
UA Students Head Out to Serve Communities for Alternative Breaks
The University of Alabama’s Center for Service and Leadership is sending five teams of more than 100 UA students, as well as leaders, on “Beyond Bama: Alternative Break” from Saturday, March 12, to Sunday, March 20.
Want to Avoid a Cold? Try a Tattoo or Twenty, says UA Researcher
There’s no known cure for the common cold, but receiving multiple tattoos can strengthen your immunological responses, potentially making you heartier in fighting off common infections, according to research by a trio of University of Alabama scholars.
UA Suicide Awareness
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University to Host Civil Engineering Conference
The University of Alabama will host the American Society of Civil Engineers Southeast Student Conference on March 10-12, bringing about 1,000 students, professors and support staff to campus.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: What makes us happy at work? – Pediatric cancer study needs participants – Engineering hosts bridge, canoe contests – Annual Knap-In offers activities for all ages – Museum hosts K-2nd program – Source available for commentary on transitioning to work after baby
UA Professor to Aid Park Service in Mapping of Florida Bay
The National Parks Service commissioned a University of Alabama faculty member to create a map of Florida Bay in Everglades National Park. UA researchers are developing an accurate map of the channels and flats to help ensure the conservation of the bay.