J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

Data on Land Use Deficient Without Accounting of Illicit Activity

Data on Land Use Deficient Without Accounting of Illicit Activity

For a full picture of how humans change land, decision-makers need to see the scope of illicit activities, according to a recently published paper that includes work from a scientist at The University of Alabama.

Dr. Nathan Loewen beside a photo of his book.

Professor, Student Pioneer Future of Religious Studies with AI

Artificial intelligence may boldly take religious studies where it hasn’t previously gone. And, at the helm, is a University of Alabama professor and a sophomore.

A forearm covered with a tattoo rests on a table on top of a design that inspired the tattoo.

Tattoos Broadcast Enhanced Immunity, Stamina, UA Study Finds

Tattoos boost the skin’s immune response to injury and convey the person’s vitality, according to a study in American Samoa.

Dr. Paul Houghtaling points during the introduction of an opera.

UA Honors Opera Director with Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Paul Houghtaling, coordinator of voice and director of opera at The University of Alabama, received the 2019 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

UA President Stuart R. Bell speaking at a commencement ceremony.

UA to Hold 2019 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 14

The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Craig Wedderspoon in the foundry

Wedderspoon Thrives When the Heat Turns Up

For Craig Wedderspoon, professor of sculpture at UA, the foundry is a second home where he not only molds countless masterpieces, but influences future generations of artists by helping them hone their craft.

A professor sits at a computer desk.

UA Researcher Awarded Time on Supercomputer

Dr. David A. Dixon will access some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to understand more about the properties of elements that power nuclear energy.

A panel of scientists sit at a table ready to talk about space.

A Different Sort of Conference

Two UA professors had a chance to attend a different sort of conference. Their aim was more outreach, to promote an interest in science outside their professional circles, perhaps even to those who come from a galaxy far, far away.

Biology Grad Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

Biology Grad Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

Nathaniel Sturm’s talk on “Species Detection in the Dark” won the 2019 Three Minute Thesis competition.