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This week at The University of Alabama: NASA, UA to work on in-space manufacturing – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger results to be announced Friday –  UA analysis of traffic records show differences between holiday crash causes –Local entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas for cash prizes   

A panel of scientists sit at a table ready to talk about space.

A Different Sort of Conference

Two UA professors had a chance to attend a different sort of conference. Their aim was more outreach, to promote an interest in science outside their professional circles, perhaps even to those who come from a galaxy far, far away.

Crimson Tide Football Earns 2019 AFCA Academic Achievement Award

Crimson Tide Football Earns 2019 AFCA Academic Achievement Award

The University of Alabama is one of six programs with 100% graduation rate for 2017-18.

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UA In the News — Nov. 15

Economist discusses tariffs – Law professor opines on impeachment – Nursing professor talks about cognitive training for HIV-associated disorder – UA to present opera – Students work to build a better car … and more …

Biology Grad Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

Biology Grad Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

Nathaniel Sturm’s talk on “Species Detection in the Dark” won the 2019 Three Minute Thesis competition.

New UA Center Aims to Improve Behavior, Mental Health in Schools

New UA Center Aims to Improve Behavior, Mental Health in Schools

UA has strengthened its role as the leader in the state for improving education for primary and secondary education students through encouraging alternative discipline methods and supporting students with mental health issues.

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UA In the News — Nov. 14

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger — Corporate collaboration — Comment on insurance — and more.

Go Global with International Education Week

Go Global with International Education Week

Fostering intercultural understanding and promoting awareness of diverse cultures on campus and beyond are the goals for UA’s International Education Week, Nov. 18-22.

Defining Work-Life Balance is up to You

Defining Work-Life Balance is up to You

UA has a new work-life manager and a clearinghouse of resources to help employees create the work-life balance that’s right for them.

UA's mascot, Big Al, looks into recycling bins

UA’s Recycling Efforts See Significant Increases, Positive Impact

In the fiscal year 2019, one ton of recycling materials brought in an average of $261, a 30% increase over the previous year.