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This week at The University of Alabama: Human-computer interaction research gets boost – Law School honors federal judge’s legacy – Drive seeks books for Black Belt students

UA Drive Gathers Books for Students in Black Belt

UA Drive Gathers Books for Students in Black Belt

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development will hold its 14th Books for the Alabama Black Belt drive from Monday, Jan. 21, to Monday, Feb. 18.

UA Observatory Open Jan. 20 for Total Lunar Eclipse

UA Observatory Open Jan. 20 for Total Lunar Eclipse

The University of Alabama department of physics and astronomy will host a free public viewing session for the super wolf blood moon total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 20, at the observatory atop Gallalee Hall.

Delta Xi Wins Two National Eta Sigma Gamma Awards

Delta Xi Wins Two National Eta Sigma Gamma Awards

The University of Alabama’s Delta Xi chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health education honorary, recently won two awards for its work during the 2017-18 year.

Art, Kiwanis, Murder and More in Alabama Heritage Magazine

Art, Kiwanis, Murder and More in Alabama Heritage Magazine

The Winter 2019 issue of Alabama Heritage magazine covers everything from sketchbook art to a murder mystery, the 1919 Kiwanis Convention and the history of Mon Louis Island.

Mumper Ready to Empower More Research at UA

Mumper Ready to Empower More Research at UA

Dr. Russell J. Mumper wants to foster a sustainable environment that empowers research across campus to perform even more transformative work.

I-59/20 Construction to Detour Birmingham Airport Traffic Flow

I-59/20 Construction to Detour Birmingham Airport Traffic Flow

A portion of Interstate 59/20 through downtown Birmingham will close due to construction on Jan. 21. The closure will affect traffic flow to several landmarks the UA community uses, including Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. 

OIT Offers LastPass Password Manager

OIT Offers LastPass Password Manager

Have trouble keeping track of all of your passwords? OIT is now offering a solution to UA students, faculty and staff – LastPass password management tool.

UA Law to Host Symposium Honoring Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr.

UA Law to Host Symposium Honoring Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr.

The Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. School of Law at The University of Alabama is planning a symposium to honor the life and legacy of Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr.

All 14 SEC Universities Achieve Elite Carnegie Research Status

All 14 SEC Universities Achieve Elite Carnegie Research Status

For the first time in the history of the Southeastern Conference, all 14-member universities have been designated as doctoral universities with the highest level of research activity by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.