UA In the News — June 24
UA team wins honors in NASA robotics competition — Professor’s play hits stage in NYC — Alum reads to children — and more.
UA In the News — June 23
UA pipeline for rural doctors — UA professor’s play goes to Manhattan — Recipient of a Plank Center fellowship — and more.
UA In the News — June 22
UA professor’s film tops festival — Helping Olympic athletes with their brands — Coach is an Everyday Hero — and more.
Identifying a Fast Flier
Can you imagine a dragonfly eating a hummingbird? Spend a few minutes with Dr. John Abbott, who has studied the fast flying insects for nearly 30 years, and you’ll see why he calls them “amazing.”
UA In the News — June 21
New UA center focuses on athletics and techology — Team takes fourth place in EcoCar competition — UA professor’s film wins award — and more.
UA In the News — June 18-20
Highlighting Chancellor Witt’s achievements — Dealing with tragedy — Dean’s List — and more.
UA Professor’s Work Wins ‘Best Film’ at Black Film Festival
University of Alabama theatre professor Seth Panitch’s first full, feature-length film, “Service to Man,” was awarded the grand jury prize for best film at the 20th American Black Film Festival Sunday.
The film was one of 25 selected to be showcased at the festival, which is the largest of its kind in the country. The festival is dedicated to bringing awareness of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent to a worldwide audience. The festival was held in Miami June 15-19.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: Branding course created for Olympic athletes – Researchers study intersection of sports and technology in new center – Robotics team advances in NASA challenge – Special ed majors learn alongside students with intellectual disabilities – Program prepare West Alabama teachers for new science standards – Experts share benefits of eating carbs, explain technique for reducing stress
UA Undergraduate Student Earns Parkinson’s Research Fellowship
A senior microbiology major at The University of Alabama has been awarded a summer fellowship by the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation and American Parkinson Disease Association.
UA Matters: Benefits of Eating Carbohydrates
When eaten strategically in amount and type, carbohydrates can serve as a key player in not only losing weight but maintaining weight loss, says a University of Alabama nutritionist.