Physics Teams from High Schools Take Prizes at UA Contest
More than 280 students representing 14 schools recently competed in The University of Alabama’s annual high school physics contest.
UA’s Plank Center to Host Free Webinar on Getting a Job in Public Relations
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, located at The University of Alabama, will host a free, one-hour webinar titled, “Getting a Job in Public Relations,” Monday, March 7, starting at 2 p.m.
UA’s Sigma Lambda Beta to Offer ‘Pie-a-Beta’ Fundraiser
Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity will be hosting a “Pie-a-Beta” fundraiser in the Ferguson Center. The event, which will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 24, will give people the chance to “pie” members of the fraternity for a small donation.
UA Receives Renewal of StormReady Status from National Weather Service
TUSCALOOSA – The University of Alabama has had its StormReady status renewed by the National Weather Service. “We are happy to have earned recertification as a StormReady University from the National Weather Service,” said Dr. Donald Keith, University of Alabama director of emergency preparedness. “The certification signifies that the University’s severe weather plans, procedures and resources
UA to Host Symposium on Politics of Diversity and Visibility
The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences will host the seventh annual Discerning Diverse Voices Symposium, a daylong symposium that showcases interdisciplinary scholarship and creative activity on all aspects of diversity, March 9 in Gorgas Library.
UA Staff Feature: Sheena Gregg
Sheena Gregg, Assistant Director in the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, shares what it’s like to cater nutritional and dietary information to thousands of students at the University of Alabama.
Psychologist to Discuss Predictors of Suicidal Behavior in Teens in UA Talk
Social stressors can change DNA and brain chemistry, particularly in adolescent girls, and lead to increased risk for self-harm, according to a psychologist who will discuss his research Friday, March 4, at The University of Alabama.
UA Library School Awards Record Number of Books to Black Belt Schools
The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies is awarding a record $22,552 in new, free books to elementary-, middle- and high-school libraries in the Black Belt region of the state during February and March.
UA Pediatric Cancer Study Looking for Parents to Participate
A University of Alabama professor’s new pediatric cancer study looks at ways to help parents cope with their child’s diagnosis and treatment.
UA Adapted Athletics Receives $3 Million Gift
The University of Alabama is taking a significant step forward in providing its adapted students-athletes with a world-class training facility and competition venue. UA announced a $3 million gift commitment from Michael and Kathy Mouron, of Mountain Brook, to help fund the $10 million facility, which was recently approved by the UA System Board of