Students’ Knowledge of Black History to be Tested in Inaugural Scholar Bowl
UA’s Black Faculty and Staff Association will host the intercollegiate competition on Feb. 27.
UA Research to Help Rural Residents with Hearing Loss
A more than $2 million NIH grant will further work at The University of Alabama to improve the lives of those suffering from hearing loss in rural areas of the state.
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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers discover a compound that exhibits neuroprotective effects against Parkinson’s disease; residents of rural Alabama who suffer with hearing loss may benefit from $2 million grant; UMC opens new prenatal clinic to combat infant mortality in Fayette.
UA’s North Campus Way Renamed to Honor Randall Family Legacy
In recognition of Pettus and Cathy Randall’s substantial generosity and commitment to UA, North Campus Way was renamed Randall Way by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
Early Promise for Natural Compound in Combatting Parkinson’s
A lab at The University of Alabama has shown a compound found in a common shrub in India exhibits neuroprotective effects against Parkinson’s disease characteristics induced by an herbicide in fruit flies.
UMC-Fayette to Offer Prenatal Care
UMC will open a location in Fayette, Alabama, Feb. 5 that will provide prenatal care services to expectant mothers in a county that has a high infant mortality rate.
Education Outside the Classroom: Diversity in Performance Art
The conversations on the world of performing arts are held virtually every other Monday.
Enrollment Management Evolves through Pandemic
UA’s enrollment initiatives continue to roll along during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to innovative efforts.
Pandemic’s Effects Will Linger on State’s Growing Economy
The state’s economy could grow by 2.6% in 2021, a good clip that will not pull the state out of the hole created in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report published today by economists at The University of Alabama.
UA Celebrates 95th Black History Month with Diverse Offerings
UA celebrates the 95th anniversary of Black History Month with fun, educational events throughout the month of February.