J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

UA Grad Student Channels Love of Mysteries into Cyber Future

UA Grad Student Channels Love of Mysteries into Cyber Future

Sherlock Holmes’ witticisms, sharp intellect and investigative prowess have spawned many incarnations of the iconic fictional character. With each story, viewers and readers are immersed in the intricacies of detective work. For children like Kevin Poorman, the fantasies were endless.

UA Astronomer Offers Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse

UA Astronomer Offers Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse

Astronomers at The University of Alabama urge people to view the phases of the Aug. 21 solar eclipse safely by not looking directly at the sun.

Devotion to National, Religious Symbol Alleviates Stress of Immigration

Devotion to National, Religious Symbol Alleviates Stress of Immigration

Mexican immigrants living in a rural Mississippi county and who are highly devoted to the Virgin of Guadalupe coped better with immigration-related stress than those less devoted to the religious, Mexican symbol, according to a study by anthropologists at The University of Alabama.

UA Clinic Provides Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders

UA Clinic Provides Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Monica Finch checked every web site and read every book to prepare for a diagnosis she knew was coming.

Roederick Vines, "Evening Stroll", acrylic on board.

Paul R. Jones Gallery Opens Exhibition on Memory

The Paul R. Jones Gallery in downtown Tuscaloosa will open a new exhibition, “Collected Memory,” Friday, July 7.

UA Professor, Students Create Media Camp for Underrepresented Girls

UA Professor, Students Create Media Camp for Underrepresented Girls

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A group of University of Alabama students from various majors have developed a media summer camp for young girls in Tuscaloosa County.

The Druid City Girls Media Camp will be held on UA’s campus from June 26th to June 30th.

UA Professor’s ‘PhotoVoices’ Project Receives $25,000 NEA Grant

A project by a University of Alabama professor has received a $25,000 “Our Town” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

UA Alumna Creates ‘Artificial Pancreas,’ Open-Source Blueprint

UA Alumna Creates ‘Artificial Pancreas,’ Open-Source Blueprint

A drop in blood glucose levels in the middle of the night can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, which can cause a range of symptoms that can linger throughout an entire morning.

Ancient Clam Species Named for Emeritus Geology Professor

Ancient Clam Species Named for Emeritus Geology Professor

Two European scientists recently named an ancient chemosynthetic clam after Dr. Paul Aharon, professor emeritus of geological sciences.