Lecture Offers UA Students, Community ‘A Taste of the Rich Tradition of Embroidery’

Alastair Macleod, chairman of a premier supplier of embroidery, Hand and Lock School of Embroidery, will lead a public lecture for The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences and its apparel design program.

UA Nursing Lecture Addresses Cultural Transformation

The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing will host The Donna Cox Bridger Endowed Lectureship in Nursing and Health Care on Friday, March 5 in the Bryant Conference Center.

UA Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

The University of Alabama has scheduled activities for the observance of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Feb. 22-28, celebrating the heritage of entrepreneurship in America and underscoring opportunities for new entrepreneurs.

Goodbye Fashionista, Hello Recessionista

The rise of the “recessionista” will continue in 2010, according to Brian Taylor, instructor of clothing, textiles & interior design at The University of Alabama.

More talk of obesity, but little action

According to Rebecca Kelly, director of health promotion and wellness at The University of Alabama, the added attention to the issue of obesity will inspire some to make better food choices, but others—not so much.

UA Researchers Receive Grant to Study Stigma of AIDS in Rural America

Dr. Susan Gaskins and Dr. Pam Foster of The University of Alabama will investigate the impact of disclosing an AIDS diagnosis on rural African-American men under a $100,000 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research.

UA College of Human Environmental Sciences Presents Alumni Awards

The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences presented the Jack Davis Professional Achievement Award during recent homecoming activities on campus.

UA-Sponsored Nursing Hall of Fame to Induct Health Care Pioneers

Six health care workers will be honored Thursday, Oct. 15 during ceremonies at the NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa.

Original Big Al Costume Moved to UA’s Bryant Museum

If the old maxim rings true, beloved University of Alabama elephant mascot Big Al will never forget the many footsteps taken to bring him — the original Big Al costume, that is — to a comfortable resting spot amongst the memorabilia in UA’s Paul W. Bryant Museum.

UA Professor Helps Middle-Schoolers Become Financially Savvy

The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences will host Camp Cash, a unique and timely summer camp for 20 Alabama middle school students, June 15-26.