Train Safety Reminder

On Friday, a video made the rounds on social media showing what appears to be students climbing over connections between rail cars and across rail cars. The train had stopped, blocking the intersection. Climbing between or over rail cars is extremely dangerous. There is not a warning when the train starts. If the train starts

Don’t Shoot: UA Combines VR, Neuroscience in Police Training Research

Don’t Shoot: UA Combines VR, Neuroscience in Police Training Research

University of Alabama researchers are using a novel approach to learn how police officers react to “shoot, don’t shoot” situations: measuring brain waves during virtual reality police training.

Teams Vie for $50k in Business Plan Competition at UA

Teams Vie for $50k in Business Plan Competition at UA

The annual Edward K. Aldag Jr. Business Plan Competition at The University of Alabama will award $50,000 to one of 40 teams that will compete Thursday, March 30, at the Bryant Conference Center.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Faculty combine Virtual Reality, neuroscience into police training – Students highlight research, creativity during conference – Entrepreneurs vie for $50,000 – Women’s health focus of rural health conference – Religious studies marks 50th anniversary – ‘Hungry’ Black Hole discovered – Student wins national travel award – Civil War lectures set for Saturday

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Civil War Maps

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Civil War Maps

The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a weekly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.

UA In the News — March 24

Groove and Grill for Secret Meals — Adapted Athletics for golf — A 3-D shoe — and more.

Psychologist to Discuss Debate Over Personality Disorder Diagnoses in UA Lecture

Psychologist to Discuss Debate Over Personality Disorder Diagnoses in UA Lecture

A psychology researcher who is advocating for changes to the American Psychology Association’s diagnostic manual will discuss the ongoing debate over how to diagnose and treat people with mental disorders during the annual Dinoff Memorial Lecture, Friday, March 31, at The University of Alabama.

Living History Festival Connects People to UA’s Past

Living History Festival Connects People to UA’s Past

The West Alabama community is invited to connect with people from history who played a role in making Tuscaloosa what it is today during The University of Alabama’s annual Living History Festival Saturday, March 25.

UA In the News — March 23

UA researchers predict population growth for state — Black Warrior Film Festival — Civil rights memorabilia sought — and more.

UA’s University Fellows Mark 10th Anniversary with Symposium

The University of Alabama’s University Fellows Experience, an elite program comprising 115 students within UA’s Honors College, is celebrating its 10th anniversary Saturday, March 25.