Young Writers Camp Aims to Broaden Youths’ Writing Abilities
The University of Alabama’s English department and Creative Writing Program are offering a Young Writers Camp June 17-21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Bryant Conference Center.
J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences
Worm-like Mollusks Lost Traits Over Time, UA-led Research Confirms
A perplexing group of worm-like mollusks are not primitive ancestors of the group, rather they lost many traditional mollusk traits over time, according to new evidence.
Theater at the Beach: SummerTide Rolls In
For three weeks starting June 4, youth in kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to join UA’s SummerTide Theatre Camp at South Baldwin Community Theatre and learn story theater, dance and music.
Not the Usual Lecture Hall: Spain is the Art Students’ Classroom
This month, 20 students are traveling from Madrid to Barcelona touring the famous art collections, sculptures, museums, architecture and buildings of Spain as they’re taught its art style and history by department of art and art history faculty.
Researchers Quicken Drug Discovery Method via Zombie-Like Cells
Researchers are using zombie-like cells that behave normally on the outside, but are filled with magnetic particles inside, to screen potential drugs from natural products.
12 UA Students, Graduates Chosen for Fulbright Awards
Ten University of Alabama students were chosen as Fulbright Student Award Winners for 2019–2020.
UA Professors Chosen for Fulbrights
Three members of The University of Alabama’s faculty will receive Fulbright Scholar Grants for the upcoming year.
UA to Hold 2019 Spring Commencement Exercises May 3-5
The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises beginning Friday, May 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
3 UA Students Land Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected three University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2019-2020.
Three Students, Six Degrees, One Company
A trio of students formed Ortho Screws, a start-up company based on a sensor designed to alert patients and health providers if orthopedic screws are loosening.