2 UA Professors Earn Fulbrights for International Research
Two University of Alabama professors — Dr. Samantha Hansen and Dr. Gregory Starr — will pursue work and research through the U.S. Fulbright Scholars Program in 2017 and 2018.
J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences
UA Political Science PhD Student Wins 1 of 23 National Fellowships
University of Alabama political science PhD candidate Cameryn Blackmore was named a 2017-18 APSA Minority Fellowship Program Fellow for the spring cycle by the American Political Science Association.
UA to Hold Commencement Exercise Aug. 5
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Aug. 5 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
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
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
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
Monica Finch checked every web site and read every book to prepare for a diagnosis she knew was coming.
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
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.