UA In the News — Feb. 23
Shakespeare documentary — Discussion of diversity — Language education award — and more.
Paul R. Jones Museum to Show Graduate Student Exhibit “Mecca”
The Paul R. Jones Museum will feature the curatorial work of seven University of Alabama graduate students from March 2 to April 27.
Kaliszak Wins SEC Scholar Award; Aquatic Center to be Renovated
Swimming and Diving was in the news this week as UA senior Luke Kaliszak brings home SEC award and UA Board of Trustees approves Aquatic Center renovation.
Center to Distribute Dr. Seuss Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is promoting the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day by providing Dr. Seuss-themed reading kits to 23 schools in eight counties within the Black Belt region.
National Group Honors Leader of Women and Gender Resource Center
Dr. Lamea “Elle” Shaaban-Magaña, director of the Women and Gender Resource Center, has been recognized for her dedication and contributions to her profession and her campus community.
Researcher: Amazon HQ2 Search Signals Shift in Site Selection Process
In a recently published white paper, a researcher at The University of Alabama examines the process Amazon used to narrow its large field of contenders for its second headquarters and its implications for other corporate relocations.
UA’s Ki Receives Grant to Study Effect of 2018 Olympics on Americans
Dr. Eyun-Jung Ki has secured two $15,000 grants from the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange.
Growing in Size
Recent advances in understanding genes in the Burmese python have led a UA biologist to focus on deciphering how the snake grows its insides after a meal, which could potentially lead to treatments of intestinal diseases.
New College Professor Fulfills Dream of Building Tiny House
The house, which sits in the rolling hills of Fayette County, was made with mostly repurposed or donated materials.
UA In the News — Feb. 22
Examining Olympics coverage — Flu season tips — On the Civil Rights Trail — and more.