Dr. Richard Friend

Friend Named Dean of UA’s College of Community Health Sciences

A physician with extensive administrative experience in family medicine at two universities and who also spent 10 years in private practice has been named dean of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.

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Expanded CFO Roles a Plus for Corporate Governance

Managers from a financial background can fulfill operational roles admirably, according to a new study of corporate governance led by a University of Alabama business professor.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Conference to provide student behavior strategies – High school students introduced to engineering concepts – Flute making opportunity at Moundville   

Professor holds southern devil scorpion in hand

Summer Bites and Stings: Alabama’s Most Dangerous Arthropods

Most of Alabama’s more than 20,000 arthropod species – invertebrates with segmented bodies and jointed limbs such as insects and spiders – don’t cause problems for people. But, some can, and summer is the most likely time for humans and arthropods to clash.

Business professors stand atop spiral staircase.

Through the Glass Ceiling

There is a wealth of research into the factors influencing the climb up the corporate ladder, but not much study of what happens after women become chief executive officers.

Building Bama: Facility Upgrades Around Campus

Building Bama: Facility Upgrades Around Campus

While it’s easy to spot the fencing, bulldozers and trucks at numerous construction sites around the Capstone, multiple interior upgrades are happening this summer that aren’t as noticeable.

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Colonial Drive and Eighth Street Road Closure July 12-13

A paving project will affect Colonial Drive, Eighth Street, and the intersection of Magnolia Drive and Judy Bonner Drive.

Interior Design Instructor Restores 1840s Mansion

Interior Design Instructor Restores 1840s Mansion

Bringing your work home with you takes on a whole new meaning with Ian Crawford, an interior design instructor in UA’s department of clothing, textiles and interior design.

A female college professor works on a computer activity with prospective students

UA Faculty, Staff Help College-Prep Campers Explore Possibilities

For the UA Early College staff members tasked with planning and operating the annual Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities camp, their first signal of success was a successful pilot 2016 and immediate addition of a second week of programs.

Independence Day Brings More Traffic Fatalities

Independence Day Brings More Traffic Fatalities

During the past five years, the five days around the Fourth of July averaged three fatal crashes a day, 29% higher than the average of fatal crashes per day the rest of the year, according to a study by UA’s Center for Advanced Public Safety.