Worm-like Mollusks Lost Traits Over Time, UA-led Research Confirms
A perplexing group of worm-like mollusks are not primitive ancestors of the group, rather they lost many traditional mollusk traits over time, according to new evidence.
UA In the News — May 15
Advice on Instagram — Gowns from recycled materials — Researching a dam — and more.
Section of Fourth Street East Closing Through July 31
The road closure will happen in two phases.
$1.4 Million Grant Establishes Alabama Power Innovation Fund
The University of Alabama has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to support business innovation, entrepreneurship, small business growth and talent retention in the state.
UMC-Northport Recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home
University Medical Center-Northport was recently nationally certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home in recognition of its commitment to place patients at the center of care and to advance quality in the health care it provides.
UA In the News — May 14
New Tutweiler Hall — Invest in science research — Graduation speaker — and more.
UA School of Law, ABA Journal Name Finalists for Harper Lee Prize
The Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. School of Law and the ABA Journal have announced the finalists for the 2019 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.
UA In the News — May 11-13
Paddlewheel race — Flood patterns — ROTC cadets commissioned — and more.
Higher Reach
Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama hope to combine two methods of constructing tall-wood buildings to yield a new system that could lead to wood-framed buildings reaching eight to 12 stories and that withstand earthquakes better than traditional light-frame wood structures.
Theater at the Beach: SummerTide Rolls In
For three weeks starting June 4, youth in kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to join UA’s SummerTide Theatre Camp at South Baldwin Community Theatre and learn story theater, dance and music.