UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Basket Star
The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a weekly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.
UA Researcher Helps Identify Massive Black Hole, Tidal Disruption
Astronomers have predicted that big black holes sit at the center of all galaxies. A University of Alabama professor has contributed to a study that found one such black hole a million times as massive as our sun in the middle of eating a large star with a mass twice that of our sun.
Latest Version of Firefox Not Supportive of Banner INB
The latest version of Firefox (version 52) disables Java plugins, which correspondingly means that Intenet Native Banner will no longer be functional with version 52 of Firefox. Many users have set internet browsers, like Firefox, to auto-update, which is causing users not to be able to access INB. If you have updated to latest version
UA School of Social Work Accepts Nominations for Buford Peace Award
Nominations for the annual Lahoma Adams Buford Peace Award can now be submitted online.
Sophomores in High School Participate in UA’s Capstone Leadership Academy
Outstanding high school sophomores who have shown an interest in leadership through service were selected to participate in the Capstone Leadership Academy at The University of Alabama.
OIT Encourages Students to be Mindful of Phishing Scams
As the end of spring semester approaches, many students are applying for internships and jobs. The Office of Information Technology encourages students to be mindful of potential phishing scams, and to recognize the red flags of phishing when checking their Crimson email. “Hackers know exactly what to say to get the attention of students,” said
UA Graduate Student Wins 2017 Scholars for the Dream Travel Award
University of Alabama graduate student Candace Chamber’s will receive the 2017 Scholars for the Dream Travel Award from the National Council of Teachers of English.
The Scholars for the Dream Travel Award is a national award given to emerging scholars of color – graduate students – who are embarking on scholarship that is promising, said Dr. Michelle Robinson, an assistant professor of English at UA.
UA Beats UT-Arlington, Wins Wheelchair Basketball National Title
The University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team won its fifth national championship today.
UA In the News — March 10
New investment center opens in Culverhouse — Over-the-counter medications — Helping vets finish college — and more.
UA Social Work Students To Advocate for Policies in D.C.
There won’t be a post-spring break re-acclimation for a small group of social work students at The University of Alabama.