UA Anthropology Student Wins NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant

UA Anthropology Student Wins NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant

With the help of a $9,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, University of Alabama doctoral student Erik Porth and his dissertation adviser, Dr. John Blitz, are hoping to uncover some of the secrets of Moundville’s long ago decline.

UA In the News — March 10

New dean of Culverhouse College of Commerce — Alternative spring break — Diversity symposium — and more.

Researchers at UA Museums Seek Citizen Scientists to Aid in Observations

Staff members of The University of Alabama’s Museums hope to use the observances of everyday people to learn more about its parks and surrounding areas with online biodiversity surveys through iNaturalist.

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 In the News — March 9

Multiple tattoos may keep the common cold away — Mapping the Everglades — Finances for rural community colleges worsen — and more.

UA Student News for March 8, 2016

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 Center for Service and Leadership’s leadership team applications, March 9, 5 p.m. Honors College Medicine and Community applications, March 9 UA’s Strategic Plan Survey, March 15 Buford Peace Award nominations,

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 In the News — March 8

Finding role models in Transformers — Fraternity helps foundation — Issues surrounding body image — and more.

UA Announces 2016 Premier Award Winners

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

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.