New Mothers, Affluent Areas Drive ‘Anti-Vaccine’ Sentiment on Twitter

New Mothers, Affluent Areas Drive ‘Anti-Vaccine’ Sentiment on Twitter

The anti-vaccination crowd is thriving on Twitter, where the negative sentiment clusters geographically across the United States, according to a recent study by an autism researcher at The University of Alabama.

UA Researcher: Changes Needed to News Coverage of Mass Shooters

UA Researcher: Changes Needed to News Coverage of Mass Shooters

Reducing news coverage of rampage shooters’ personal information, like their names and photos, could be a deterrent to future mass shooters, according to a researcher at The University of Alabama.

UA In the News – Sept. 30-Oct. 2

UA In the News – Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger — Girl with cancer meets Nick Saban — Jewells shines for UA Wheelchair Basketball — and more.

UA In the News – Sept. 29

UA In the News – Sept. 29

UA among partners to assist entrepreneurs – Student cites scholarship, internship for professional boost – Autism researcher discusses Twitter’s influence on vaccine attitudes – Political scientist comments on Republicans’ momentum loss – UA recruits within Oklahoma – Diverse Reverse career fair held

‘Bama Salute’: AFROTC Swears In New Group of Cadets at Soccer Match

‘Bama Salute’: AFROTC Swears In New Group of Cadets at Soccer Match

ROTC contracting ceremonies are typically low-key: an oath taken as a group in front of fellow cadets, cadre and family.

UA Creates Accelerated Master’s Program for Math Education

UA Creates Accelerated Master’s Program for Math Education

The University of Alabama has created a new pathway to get the best and brightest minds into secondary mathematics teacher education.

Adapted Athletics Facility Named after Program’s Founders

Adapted Athletics Facility Named after Program’s Founders

Margaret Stran and Brent Hardin, pioneers of the University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics program, were recently surprised to learn the new UA Adapted Athletics multipurpose facility will be named after them.

Selma Icon among Inductees for Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame

Selma Icon among Inductees for Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame

Patricia Swift Blalock, who integrated Selma’s public library in the 1960s, will be posthumously inducted into the Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame Friday, Sept. 22.

Albright Named to Governor’s Council on Opioid Overdoses, Addiction

Albright Named to Governor’s Council on Opioid Overdoses, Addiction

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Dr. David L. Albright, associate professor and Hill Crest Foundation Endowed Chair in Mental Health in The University of Alabama School of Social Work, to serve on the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council.

Art That Impacts the Human Condition

Art That Impacts the Human Condition

University of Alabama junior art major Camille Mancuso will soon begin a new creative direction.