UA to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4-6

UA to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4-6

The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises May 4-6 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Doctoral Student Empowering Older Adults Through Sex Ed

UA Doctoral Student Empowering Older Adults Through Sex Ed

Christina Pierpaoli Parker’s dissertation, “The Senior Sex Education Experience (SEXEE) Study,” currently in proposal, will design, implement and evaluate sex education for older adults, focusing on risk-reduction, improving sexual function, and increasing sexual health communication between older adults and health providers.

UA In the News — April 20

UA In the News — April 20

Autocar opens $120 million factory – Research model how deadly virus moves along Pacific salmon, trout – Are there health benefits to getting a tattoo? – and more.

Ryan Leaf to Speak at Recovery and Intervention Services Event

Ryan Leaf to Speak at Recovery and Intervention Services Event

The University of Alabama’s Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services will cap its first year in operation with a new speaker series featuring one of the more polarizing NFL Draft prospects in the Super Bowl era.

Tradition Set: First Bama Blitz Raises $1.8 Million

Tradition Set: First Bama Blitz Raises $1.8 Million

University of Alabama officials have announced that the inaugural Bama Blitz raised more than $1.8 million in gifts from 1,810 supporters.

Purple Heart Recipient to Speak at UA Veterans Association Banquet

Purple Heart Recipient to Speak at UA Veterans Association Banquet

Evan Van Nostrand, a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart, will deliver the keynote address during the Campus Veterans Association’s annual awards and scholarship banquet Friday.

UA Freshman Cadets ‘Going Non-Stop’

UA Freshman Cadets ‘Going Non-Stop’

Charlton Epperson is one of three freshmen on UA’s Ranger Challenge team, which will compete at an international military skills competition April 13-14 at the United States Military Academy.

UA’s Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Team Ready for Sandhurst

UA’s Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Team Ready for Sandhurst

The University of Alabama’s Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team will return to West Point next week a younger but equally motivated team.

UA Researchers Recruiting Participants for Autism Intervention Trial

UA Researchers Recruiting Participants for Autism Intervention Trial

The University of Alabama’s Center for the Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems is enrolling Tuscaloosa-area youth with autism spectrum disorder for a novel treatment approach that will incorporate theater and peer mediation.

New U.S. Census Estimates: Baldwin County Leads in Net Migration

New U.S. Census Estimates: Baldwin County Leads in Net Migration

Baldwin County’s rapid growth revealed in recent U.S. Census estimates is attributed to the quality of life it offers, according to a University of Alabama Center for Business and Economic Research representative.