UA Report: Education/Workforce Training Remains Top Issue in Alabama
Alabama business executives believe education and workforce training remain the top issue facing the state.
Joint Statement from the Rondini Family, UA
Michael and Cindy Rondini and The University of Alabama jointly announce the claims asserted by the Rondinis against the University have been resolved. As part of that resolution, the Rondinis will dismiss their claims against the University.
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson to speak at UA
Civil rights activist Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. will discuss the evolving cultural landscape in the Deep South Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center ballroom at The University of Alabama.
Tweaking Therapy for Disadvantaged Patients Improves Chronic Pain
Adapting cognitive behavioral therapy and group pain education for disadvantaged patients improved their chronic pain, according to a study led by psychologists at The University of Alabama.
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This week at The University of Alabama: Studying battles between bacteria, viruses to devise future treatment strategies – UA a leader in producing Fulbrights – Dr.-Seuss themed reading shared with schools – UA sweeps advertising awards — Black History Month celebration concludes – Expert commentary available on proposed budget’s impact on party identity, potential impact of proposed food stamp changes – Nazi-rise backdrop of play – Nobel-Prize winner to present – Lawyers’ roles in government – Artists featured in downtown gallery
UA Sweeps Advertising Awards
The University of Alabama swept the American Advertising Federation awards competition in Tuscaloosa last week winning 13 awards, including three Best of Show awards, eight out of nine Gold awards presented and two Silver awards.
Center to Distribute Dr. Seuss Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is promoting the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day by providing Dr. Seuss-themed reading kits to 23 schools in eight counties within the Black Belt region.
UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park Set to Host Annual Knap-In
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park welcomes the West Alabama community to learn the Native American skill of flintknapping at the 18th annual Moundville Knap-In, March 9-10.
UA Adapted Athletics Set for Collegiate Classic
The University of Alabama wheelchair basketball teams will host their final regular season games Feb. 23-24 in the New College Life Track Collegiate Classic on the UA campus.
UA Named a Top-Producing Institution for Fulbright Students
The University of Alabama is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. students recently announced by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Top-producing institutions are highlighted annually in The Chronicle of Higher Education.