UA In the News — Oct. 26
Fall break helping in Houston — Importance of prenatal care — Comment on voter law — and more.
UA Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Year
Thanks to the generosity of more than 58,000 donors, The University of Alabama set a new record for gifts and pledges received during a single fiscal year, raising more than $120 million in the 2016-17 fiscal year.
UA studies new technology that could program vehicles to self-drive
Symposium Celebrates 500th Anniversary of Protestant Reformation
Several departments within The University of Alabama will present a symposium celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation Monday, Oct. 30, a half century after Martin Luther originally nailed his 95 theses to the doors of a Roman Catholic church.
UA Named Regional Autism Network Site
The Alabama Department of Mental Health recently named The University of Alabama a Regional Autism Network site.
Shelter from the Storm
Could homeowners have protection from high winds at a more affordable price than traditional storm shelters provide? Answering that question is the goal of research inside an innovative University of Alabama lab designed to help the construction and insurance industries.
Mental Illness Hits Closer to Home Than You Might Think
Access to mental health care and being able to afford care are the two biggest challenges people face, says one University of Alabama psychologist.
Acclaimed Author Margaret Atwood to Present Lecture Nov. 14
Margaret Atwood, award-winning author of The Handmaid’s Tale and other literary works, will present a lecture at the Bama Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m.
Statement Regarding Racist Graffiti
The University of Alabama police department was notified Saturday morning about racist graffiti written on a student’s door in a campus residence hall. UAPD has an active investigation into the incident and will do all it can to identify any suspects. To be clear: there is no place at UA for racism or bigoted behavior. It is reprehensible and unacceptable.