Yes, A Box Encourages a Child’s Imagination, Research Confirms

Yes, A Box Encourages a Child’s Imagination, Research Confirms

Researchers conclude that children’s play spaces can benefit from the inclusion of generic objects with few details as tools to promote object substitution and creative play.

UA College of Engineering to Host Robotic Mining Challenge

UA College of Engineering to Host Robotic Mining Challenge

The five-time NASA Robotic Mining Competition champions from The University of Alabama will take over hosting duties this year.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Spring commencement exercises ahead – Trio selected as Goldwater Scholars – Coca-Cola extends first generation program

UA to Hold 2019 Spring Commencement Exercises May 3-5

UA to Hold 2019 Spring Commencement Exercises May 3-5

The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises beginning Friday, May 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

A gallery of University students who received Goldwater scholarships.

3 UA Students Land Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected three University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2019-2020.

World-Renowned Statistics Professor Wins Burnum Award

World-Renowned Statistics Professor Wins Burnum Award

Chakraborti’s contributions to the field in his 35-year career have earned him many prestigious awards, recognitions and elite organization invitations, and now, it’s earned him one more: the Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award.

Halbesleben Named Dean of UA’s Continuing Studies

Halbesleben Named Dean of UA’s Continuing Studies

A University Alabama scholar and administrator with expertise in employee well-being and human resource management has been named dean of UA’s College of Continuing Studies.

Coca-Cola Renews First Generation Program with $1 Million Grant

Coca-Cola Renews First Generation Program with $1 Million Grant

The Coca-Cola Foundation is continuing its support for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars program at The University of Alabama with a new four-year grant award of $1 million.

UA Student Receives Critical Language Scholarship

UA Student Receives Critical Language Scholarship

Erin Behland, a University of Alabama graduating senior from Chicago, has received a Critical Language Scholarship to study Mandarin in China.

Business Executives Express Confidence in Second Quarter Growth

Business Executives Express Confidence in Second Quarter Growth

Read details from UA’s CBER.