NIH to Fund UA Study of Student Aggression, Teacher Biases

NIH to Fund UA Study of Student Aggression, Teacher Biases

The National Institutes of Health has awarded The University of Alabama a $2.4 million grant to create interventions to lower aggression in middle-school students and lessen disproportionalities in school discipline.

Eliza P. Culverhouse Donates $500,000 to UA Dance Program

Eliza P. Culverhouse Donates $500,000 to UA Dance Program

Eliza P. Culverhouse has donated $500,000 to The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance in the College of Arts and Science to enhance dance education and performance opportunities at the Capstone.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Researchers seek ways to lower student aggression, increase equity in discipline – Documentary shows importance of broadcasters during storms – Moundville visitors to learn about stone tool making

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Knap-In to Spotlight Native American Stone Tools, Culture

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park invites the West Alabama community to learn the Native American skill of flintknapping at the 19th annual Knap-In March 8-9.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Terrorist attacks performed by Muslims receive disproportional attention, UA study indicates – Training, education, infrastructure vital to economy, research shows – Race car driver shows off fast wheels – Students’ dance raises money for Children’s hospital — Black History Month events continue – Dance faculty’s choreography, student performances highlight annual event —  Operetta comes to UA – ‘Challenge’ urges residents to be physically active

UA Students Raise More Than $248,000 for Children’s of Alabama

UA Students Raise More Than $248,000 for Children’s of Alabama

The University of Alabama Dance Marathon raised $248,796 over the past year for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at Children’s of Alabama.

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100 Alabama Miles Challenge Inspires Alabamians to Get Outside

A statewide program encouraging all Alabamians to live a more active and healthy lifestyle begins its 2019 season with a kickoff event March 2 in Birmingham’s Railroad Park.

Researcher: Disparities Exist in News Coverage of Terror Attacks

Researcher: Disparities Exist in News Coverage of Terror Attacks

Terror attacks carried out by Muslims receive on average 357 percent more media coverage than those committed by other groups, according to a University of Alabama researcher’s newly published study.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Terrorist attacks performed by Muslims receive disproportional attention, UA study indicates – Training, education, infrastructure vital to economy, research shows – Professor explores why success of online communities varies — Black homeowners face higher foreclosure rates regardless of neighborhood’s racial makeup – Black History Month events continue     

Executives Cite Education, Workforce Training as State’s Top Issue

Executives Cite Education, Workforce Training as State’s Top Issue

Alabama business executives cite education and workforce training as the top issue facing the state, according to a survey by a University of Alabama Center.