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’s Moundville Archaeological Park Set to Host Annual Knap-In
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park welcomes the West Alabama community to learn the Native American skill of flintknapping at the 18th annual Moundville Knap-In, March 9-10.
UA Adapted Athletics Set for Collegiate Classic
The University of Alabama wheelchair basketball teams will host their final regular season games Feb. 23-24 in the New College Life Track Collegiate Classic on the UA campus.
UADM Raises More Than $340,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
The University of Alabama Dance Marathon raised $341,000 over the past year for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at Children’s of Alabama.
Showcase to Feature Simulation Technology, Jazz Documentary
Faculty from across campus will showcase their teaching and research at this year’s Faculty Technology Showcase Friday, Feb. 23.
UA Named a Top-Producing Institution for Fulbright Students
The University of Alabama is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. students recently announced by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Top-producing institutions are highlighted annually in The Chronicle of Higher Education.