Incarceration of Family during Childhood Linked with Diabetes in Men
A new study finds strong association for men, but not for women, for getting diabetes in later adulthood if a family member is incarcerated.
Birmingham Couple Makes Transformational Gift to UA
A $20 million comprehensive gift from C.T. and Kelley Fitzpatrick will significantly enhance the Culverhouse College of Business and intercollegiate athletics at The University of Alabama.
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This week at The University of Alabama: – Cyber security scholarships available for UA students – UA collections participate in worldwide social media initiative – Interactive fun, learning, food part of UA Museum’s Family night – Commentary on coronavirus
Alabama Transportation Institute Names New Director
Dr. Allen Parrish is returning to The University of Alabama as executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute.
Experience All Four Seasons at Family Night at the Museum
The weather outside won’t matter when the campus and local communities get a taste of all four seasons at the 10th annual Family Night at the Museum Feb. 8.
UA Students to Perform Field Research at Iowa Caucus
Five students from The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences will soon travel to Iowa to participate in a unique field research experience ahead of the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Fall 2019 Semester
A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
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This week at The University of Alabama: Films’ frequent depiction of torture could influence views, researchers say – Member of Exonerated Five to give MLK lecture – UA among best employers for diversity — Register now for free job skills training – Expert commentary available on Super Bowl ads, Iowa Caucus, new coronavirus and hit TV show’s portrayal of dementia
UA Among Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity
The University of Alabama was recently recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, the only institution of higher education in the state of Alabama to receive the honor.
Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds
The majority of popular films, including those for children, have at least one torture scene, and the scenes are usually depicted as achieving the torturer’s goal, according to a study involving a researcher at The University of Alabama.