Dr. Richard Newton, assistant professor of religious studies, finds the impact on human life that both “Roots” and the Bible have engendered to be fascinating — so much so that he’s writing a book, “Identifying Roots: Alex Haley and the Anthropology of Scripture.”
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.
UA researcher comments on climate change — UA archaeologist helps save Cahawba artifacts — UA Transportation Research Center report cited — and more.
Dr. Claire H. Major, professor of higher education administration at UA, hopes the launch of a recent service project will help fill a void in teaching practice by providing quick and easy web access to emerging, evidence-based teaching and learning methods.
University of Alabama Police Officers recently were honored for their outstanding commitment and work to build trust with the campus community.
A College of Engineering student is among the top 20 science, technology, engineering and math students in their 20s across the country and internationally.
A common trait found in health care professionals is a willingness to go above and beyond to care for their patients. While some may find this a challenge when dealing with a high volume of potential patients, Amelia de los Reyes strives to be a mother figure to all UA students.
The fifth annual Brussels Sprout Challenge, hosted by University Medical Center as part of the American Heart Association’s West Alabama Heart Walk, will be held Saturday, March 2.
For five straight days — Feb. 26 to March 2 — a masterful showcase of dance, art, music and more will collide in the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre.
Organized by the Office of Annual Giving, the We Are UA giving campaign will provide faculty and staff with an opportunity to financially support UA’s mission of advancing teaching, research and service at the highest level.